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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 4 - Christmas Special

With bread and cheese as his prospective Christmas dinner, Alf decides to take the advice of the Church when they say, "the Lord helps those who help themselves".

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 25th December 1989
Time
9:40pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Warren Mitchell Alf Garnett
Carmel McSharry Mrs. Hollingbery
Ken Campbell Fred Johnson
Guest cast
Tricia Kelly Mrs. Johnson
Bill Maynard Bert Luscombe
Philip Fox Vicar
Tamara Steele Salvation Army Officer
Writing team
Johnny Speight Writer
Production team
Richard Boden Director
Richard Boden Producer
Andy Quested Editor
Christian Dyall Costume Designer
Henry Barber Lighting Designer
Chas 'n' Dave (as Chas & Dave) Composer
Simon Kimmel Production Designer
Christine Greenwood Make-up Designer

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