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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.
Episode menu
Series 4, Episode 5 - The Merry Widow
In the run up to Christmas, Freddie catches a terrible cold from a neighbour. When she pays a visit to advise on his recovery, Thora's terribly suspicious, untrusting mind begins to run away with her once more.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Monday 20th December 1965
- Time
- 7:30pm
- Channel
- BBC One
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
Thora Hird | Thora Blacklock |
Freddie Frinton | Freddie Blacklock |
Arthur Howard | The Vicar |
Avis Bunnage | Mrs. Jackson |
Jon Laurimore | Bill |
Ronald Wolfe | Writer |
Ronald Chesney | Writer |
Robin Nash | Director |
Robin Nash | Producer |
Chris Pemsel | Production Designer |
Russ Conway | Composer |
Dennis Wilson | Composer |