Meet The Wife. Image shows from L to R: Thora Blacklock (Thora Hird), Freddie Blacklock (Freddie Frinton). Copyright: BBC
Meet The Wife

Meet The Wife

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 1963 - 1966
  • 39 episodes (5 series)

Domestic sitcom following working-class northern couple Freddie and Thora Blacklock, a plumber and proud housewife. Stars Thora Hird and Freddie Frinton.

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Series 4, Episode 4 - The Hotel

The Blacklocks head to London for the night, but after the car breaks down en-route they can only find accommodation in an expensive, upmarket hotel.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 13th December 1965
Time
7:30pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Thora Hird Thora Blacklock
Freddie Frinton Freddie Blacklock
Guest cast
George Betton Taxi Driver
David Morton Reception Clerk
Antony Viccars Hotel Porter
Veronica Forbes Chambermaid
Writing team
Ronald Wolfe Writer
Ronald Chesney Writer
Production team
Robin Nash Director
Robin Nash Producer
Chris Pemsel Production Designer
Russ Conway Composer
Dennis Wilson Composer

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