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Mr Digby, Darling. Image shows from L to R: Roland Digby (Peter Jones), Thelma Teesdale (Sheila Hancock). Copyright: Yorkshire Television.

Mr Digby, Darling

ITV sitcom. 19 episodes (3 series), 1969 - 1971. Stars Peter Jones and Sheila Hancock.

Mr Digby, Darling. Image shows from L to R: Roland Digby (Peter Jones), Thelma Teesdale (Sheila Hancock), Roland Digby (Peter Jones), Thelma Teesdale (Sheila Hancock). Copyright: Yorkshire Television.

Mr Digby, Darling

Pesticide company boss Roland Digby finds relaxation not at home but in the office, not least thanks to his dedicated PA, Thelma

Genre
Sitcom
Broadcast
1969 - 1971
Channel
ITV
Episodes
19   (3 series)
Starring
Peter Jones and Sheila Hancock
Writers
Ken Hoare and Mike Sharland

Roland Digby has a life that has been turned on it's head. For him, the home is where the wife and children are, while the office is the place where he comes for peace and quiet. This dichotomy has much to do with his remarkable secretary, Thelma.

Production Details

Production company
Laugh track
Live audience

Broadcast details

First broadcast
Monday 6th January 1969 on ITV at 9:30pm
Last new broadcast
Monday 25th January 1971 on ITV at 9:30pm

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