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In Sickness & In Health. Image shows from L to R: Alf Garnett (Warren Mitchell), Mrs Hollingbery (Carmel McSharry). Copyright: BBC
In Sickness & In Health

In Sickness & In Health

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 1985 - 1992
  • 47 episodes (6 series)

In this sequel to Till Death Us Do Part, Alf is rather put out by Elsie's confinement to a wheelchair, and eventual death. Stars Warren Mitchell, Carmel McSharry, Dandy Nichols, Arthur English, Eamonn Walker and more.

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Series 2, Episode 4

After discussing the free society with Arthur over a pint, Alf decides he's totally in favour of it - as long as there's control and discipline. He then makes his first attempt to shop and cook for himself.

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 25th September 1986
Time
9:30pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Warren Mitchell Alf Garnett
Carmel McSharry Mrs. Hollingbery
Arthur English Arthur
Eamonn Walker Winston
Ken Campbell Fred Johnson
Eileen Kennally Mrs. Johnson
Guest cast
Richard Speight Goldie (Winston's Friend)
Julia Wallace Woman Neighbour
Sally Cranfield Woman on Checkout
Leo Dolan Supermarket Manager
Una Stubbs Rita (Voice)
Tricia Kelly Woman on Phone (Voice)
Wendy Macadam Woman on Phone (Voice)
Writing team
Johnny Speight Writer
Production team
Richard Boden Director
Roger Race Producer
Andy Quested Editor
Mike Robotham Editor
Paul Allen Production Designer
Dinah Collin Costume Designer
Cheryl Wright Make-up Designer
Chas 'n' Dave (as Chas & Dave) Composer
Odette Barrow Costume Designer
Fred Wright Lighting Designer

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