My Good Friend

  • TV sitcom
  • ITV1
  • 1995 - 1996
  • 14 episodes (2 series)

Forced into an early retirement, widower Peter befriends retired librarian Harry, moving in with him, his young landlady, Ellie, and spinster Miss Byron. Stars George Cole, Richard Pearson, Minnie Driver, Lesley Vickerage, Matilda Ziegler and more.

All cast & crew

Cast
Person Role Episode count
Annabelle Apsion Betty
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Forgetfulness Leads Harry Into Trouble
  2. Series 2, Episode 2 - A Day at the Seaside
  3. Series 2, Episode 3 - Laser Warfare
  4. Series 2, Episode 4 - Ellis Has a Nasty Virus
  5. Series 2, Episode 5 - Brian Dreams He Has Slept with Ellie
  6. Series 2, Episode 6 - Singing in a Wine Bar
  7. Series 2, Episode 7 - Pickles Should go to a Home?
 7
Flaminia Cinque Waitress
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Peter Meets Harry
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Will Miss Byron Leave?
  3. Series 1, Episode 4 - Ellie's Boyfriend Backs Off
  4. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Reunion Dinner Dance
 4
George Cole Peter Banks
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Peter Meets Harry
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Will Miss Byron Leave?
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Family Planning Advice
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Ellie's Boyfriend Backs Off
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Reunion Dinner Dance
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Opera Trip
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Betty Meddles
  8. Series 2, Episode 1 - Forgetfulness Leads Harry Into Trouble
  9. Series 2, Episode 2 - A Day at the Seaside
  10. Series 2, Episode 3 - Laser Warfare
  11. Series 2, Episode 4 - Ellis Has a Nasty Virus
  12. Series 2, Episode 5 - Brian Dreams He Has Slept with Ellie
  13. Series 2, Episode 6 - Singing in a Wine Bar
  14. Series 2, Episode 7 - Pickles Should go to a Home?
 14
Minnie Driver Ellie
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Peter Meets Harry
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Will Miss Byron Leave?
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Family Planning Advice
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Ellie's Boyfriend Backs Off
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Reunion Dinner Dance
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Opera Trip
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Betty Meddles
 7
Caleb Lloyd Neil
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Peter Meets Harry
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Will Miss Byron Leave?
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Family Planning Advice
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Ellie's Boyfriend Backs Off
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Reunion Dinner Dance
  6. Series 1, Episode 7 - Betty Meddles
 6
Michael Lumsden Brian
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Peter Meets Harry
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Will Miss Byron Leave?
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Family Planning Advice
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Ellie's Boyfriend Backs Off
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Reunion Dinner Dance
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Opera Trip
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Betty Meddles
  8. Series 2, Episode 1 - Forgetfulness Leads Harry Into Trouble
  9. Series 2, Episode 2 - A Day at the Seaside
  10. Series 2, Episode 3 - Laser Warfare
  11. Series 2, Episode 4 - Ellis Has a Nasty Virus
  12. Series 2, Episode 5 - Brian Dreams He Has Slept with Ellie
  13. Series 2, Episode 6 - Singing in a Wine Bar
  14. Series 2, Episode 7 - Pickles Should go to a Home?
 14
Nimmy March Maria
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Forgetfulness Leads Harry Into Trouble
  2. Series 2, Episode 3 - Laser Warfare
  3. Series 2, Episode 5 - Brian Dreams He Has Slept with Ellie
  4. Series 2, Episode 6 - Singing in a Wine Bar
  5. Series 2, Episode 7 - Pickles Should go to a Home?
 5
Jamie O'Brien Neil
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  1. Series 2, Episode 2 - A Day at the Seaside
  2. Series 2, Episode 3 - Laser Warfare
  3. Series 2, Episode 4 - Ellis Has a Nasty Virus
  4. Series 2, Episode 6 - Singing in a Wine Bar
  5. Series 2, Episode 7 - Pickles Should go to a Home?
 5
Richard Pearson Harry King
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Peter Meets Harry
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Will Miss Byron Leave?
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Family Planning Advice
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Ellie's Boyfriend Backs Off
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Reunion Dinner Dance
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Opera Trip
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Betty Meddles
  8. Series 2, Episode 1 - Forgetfulness Leads Harry Into Trouble
  9. Series 2, Episode 2 - A Day at the Seaside
  10. Series 2, Episode 3 - Laser Warfare
  11. Series 2, Episode 4 - Ellis Has a Nasty Virus
  12. Series 2, Episode 5 - Brian Dreams He Has Slept with Ellie
  13. Series 2, Episode 6 - Singing in a Wine Bar
 13
Lesley Vickerage Ellie
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Forgetfulness Leads Harry Into Trouble
  2. Series 2, Episode 2 - A Day at the Seaside
  3. Series 2, Episode 3 - Laser Warfare
  4. Series 2, Episode 4 - Ellis Has a Nasty Virus
  5. Series 2, Episode 5 - Brian Dreams He Has Slept with Ellie
  6. Series 2, Episode 6 - Singing in a Wine Bar
  7. Series 2, Episode 7 - Pickles Should go to a Home?
 7
Matilda Ziegler Betty
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Peter Meets Harry
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Will Miss Byron Leave?
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Family Planning Advice
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Ellie's Boyfriend Backs Off
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Reunion Dinner Dance
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Opera Trip
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Betty Meddles
 7
Guest cast
Person Role Episode count
Roger Avon Man on Bench
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Family Planning Advice
 1
Rosalind Boxall Mimsie
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 5 - Brian Dreams He Has Slept with Ellie
 1
Sarah Carpenter Doctor
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - Ellis Has a Nasty Virus
 1
Peter Corey Drunk Man
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 6 - Singing in a Wine Bar
 1
Kate Corkery Nurse
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Family Planning Advice
 1
Hazel Douglas Helen
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 5 - Brian Dreams He Has Slept with Ellie
 1
Rex Doyle Man on Bench
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Family Planning Advice
  2. Series 1, Episode 7 - Betty Meddles
 2
Yvonne Edgell (as Yvonne Edgill) Cleaning Lady
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 6 - Singing in a Wine Bar
 1
Aden Gillett Roy
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 2 - A Day at the Seaside
 1
Ian Keith David
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Ellie's Boyfriend Backs Off
  2. Series 1, Episode 7 - Betty Meddles
 2
Rosalind Knight Nora
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 3 - Laser Warfare
 1
Matthew Lloyd Davies Tim
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Ellie's Boyfriend Backs Off
 1
Jonathan McGuinness Ticket Seller
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 3 - Laser Warfare
 1
Liam McKenna Hare Krishna
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Will Miss Byron Leave?
 1
Harry Miller Neighbour
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 7 - Pickles Should go to a Home?
 1
John Rutland Man on Bench
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Family Planning Advice
  2. Series 1, Episode 7 - Betty Meddles
 2
John Rutland Old Gent
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Forgetfulness Leads Harry Into Trouble
 1
Joan Sims Miss Byron
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Will Miss Byron Leave?
  2. Series 2, Episode 7 - Pickles Should go to a Home?
 2
Michael Troughton Mr. Moss
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Forgetfulness Leads Harry Into Trouble
 1
Rene Zagger Engineer
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 6 - Singing in a Wine Bar
 1
Writing team
Person Role Episode count
Bob Larbey Writer
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Peter Meets Harry
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Will Miss Byron Leave?
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Family Planning Advice
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Ellie's Boyfriend Backs Off
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Reunion Dinner Dance
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Opera Trip
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Betty Meddles
  8. Series 2, Episode 1 - Forgetfulness Leads Harry Into Trouble
  9. Series 2, Episode 2 - A Day at the Seaside
  10. Series 2, Episode 3 - Laser Warfare
  11. Series 2, Episode 4 - Ellis Has a Nasty Virus
  12. Series 2, Episode 5 - Brian Dreams He Has Slept with Ellie
  13. Series 2, Episode 6 - Singing in a Wine Bar
  14. Series 2, Episode 7 - Pickles Should go to a Home?
 14
Production team
Person Role Episode count
Jeremy Ancock Director
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Forgetfulness Leads Harry Into Trouble
  2. Series 2, Episode 2 - A Day at the Seaside
  3. Series 2, Episode 3 - Laser Warfare
  4. Series 2, Episode 4 - Ellis Has a Nasty Virus
  5. Series 2, Episode 5 - Brian Dreams He Has Slept with Ellie
  6. Series 2, Episode 6 - Singing in a Wine Bar
  7. Series 2, Episode 7 - Pickles Should go to a Home?
 7
Martin Dennis Director
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Peter Meets Harry
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Will Miss Byron Leave?
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Family Planning Advice
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Ellie's Boyfriend Backs Off
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Reunion Dinner Dance
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Opera Trip
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Betty Meddles
 7
Beryl Vertue Producer
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Peter Meets Harry
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Will Miss Byron Leave?
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Family Planning Advice
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Ellie's Boyfriend Backs Off
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Reunion Dinner Dance
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Opera Trip
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Betty Meddles
  8. Series 2, Episode 1 - Forgetfulness Leads Harry Into Trouble
  9. Series 2, Episode 2 - A Day at the Seaside
  10. Series 2, Episode 3 - Laser Warfare
  11. Series 2, Episode 4 - Ellis Has a Nasty Virus
  12. Series 2, Episode 5 - Brian Dreams He Has Slept with Ellie
  13. Series 2, Episode 6 - Singing in a Wine Bar
  14. Series 2, Episode 7 - Pickles Should go to a Home?
 14
Brian Freemantle Editor
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Forgetfulness Leads Harry Into Trouble
  2. Series 2, Episode 2 - A Day at the Seaside
  3. Series 2, Episode 3 - Laser Warfare
  4. Series 2, Episode 4 - Ellis Has a Nasty Virus
  5. Series 2, Episode 5 - Brian Dreams He Has Slept with Ellie
  6. Series 2, Episode 6 - Singing in a Wine Bar
  7. Series 2, Episode 7 - Pickles Should go to a Home?
 7
Michael John Bateman (as Michael Bateman) Editor
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Peter Meets Harry
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Will Miss Byron Leave?
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Family Planning Advice
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Ellie's Boyfriend Backs Off
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Reunion Dinner Dance
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Opera Trip
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Betty Meddles
 7
Kenneth Sharp Production Designer
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Peter Meets Harry
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Will Miss Byron Leave?
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Family Planning Advice
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Ellie's Boyfriend Backs Off
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Reunion Dinner Dance
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Opera Trip
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Betty Meddles
  8. Series 2, Episode 1 - Forgetfulness Leads Harry Into Trouble
  9. Series 2, Episode 2 - A Day at the Seaside
  10. Series 2, Episode 3 - Laser Warfare
  11. Series 2, Episode 4 - Ellis Has a Nasty Virus
  12. Series 2, Episode 5 - Brian Dreams He Has Slept with Ellie
  13. Series 2, Episode 6 - Singing in a Wine Bar
  14. Series 2, Episode 7 - Pickles Should go to a Home?
 14
Michelle Guish Casting Director
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Peter Meets Harry
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Will Miss Byron Leave?
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Family Planning Advice
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Ellie's Boyfriend Backs Off
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Reunion Dinner Dance
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Opera Trip
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Betty Meddles
  8. Series 2, Episode 1 - Forgetfulness Leads Harry Into Trouble
  9. Series 2, Episode 2 - A Day at the Seaside
  10. Series 2, Episode 3 - Laser Warfare
  11. Series 2, Episode 4 - Ellis Has a Nasty Virus
  12. Series 2, Episode 5 - Brian Dreams He Has Slept with Ellie
  13. Series 2, Episode 6 - Singing in a Wine Bar
  14. Series 2, Episode 7 - Pickles Should go to a Home?
 14
Gwenda Evans Costume Designer
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Forgetfulness Leads Harry Into Trouble
  2. Series 2, Episode 2 - A Day at the Seaside
  3. Series 2, Episode 3 - Laser Warfare
  4. Series 2, Episode 4 - Ellis Has a Nasty Virus
  5. Series 2, Episode 5 - Brian Dreams He Has Slept with Ellie
  6. Series 2, Episode 6 - Singing in a Wine Bar
  7. Series 2, Episode 7 - Pickles Should go to a Home?
 7
John Rhodes Director of Photography
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Forgetfulness Leads Harry Into Trouble
  2. Series 2, Episode 2 - A Day at the Seaside
  3. Series 2, Episode 3 - Laser Warfare
  4. Series 2, Episode 4 - Ellis Has a Nasty Virus
  5. Series 2, Episode 5 - Brian Dreams He Has Slept with Ellie
  6. Series 2, Episode 6 - Singing in a Wine Bar
  7. Series 2, Episode 7 - Pickles Should go to a Home?
 7
Amy Roberts Costume Designer
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Peter Meets Harry
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Will Miss Byron Leave?
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Family Planning Advice
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Ellie's Boyfriend Backs Off
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Reunion Dinner Dance
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Opera Trip
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Betty Meddles
 7
Robin Vidgeon Director of Photography
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Peter Meets Harry
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Will Miss Byron Leave?
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Family Planning Advice
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Ellie's Boyfriend Backs Off
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Reunion Dinner Dance
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Opera Trip
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Betty Meddles
 7
Daemion Barry Composer
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Peter Meets Harry
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Will Miss Byron Leave?
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Family Planning Advice
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Ellie's Boyfriend Backs Off
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Reunion Dinner Dance
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Opera Trip
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Betty Meddles
  8. Series 2, Episode 1 - Forgetfulness Leads Harry Into Trouble
  9. Series 2, Episode 2 - A Day at the Seaside
  10. Series 2, Episode 3 - Laser Warfare
  11. Series 2, Episode 4 - Ellis Has a Nasty Virus
  12. Series 2, Episode 5 - Brian Dreams He Has Slept with Ellie
  13. Series 2, Episode 6 - Singing in a Wine Bar
  14. Series 2, Episode 7 - Pickles Should go to a Home?
 14
Debbie Wiseman Composer
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Forgetfulness Leads Harry Into Trouble
  2. Series 2, Episode 2 - A Day at the Seaside
  3. Series 2, Episode 3 - Laser Warfare
  4. Series 2, Episode 4 - Ellis Has a Nasty Virus
  5. Series 2, Episode 5 - Brian Dreams He Has Slept with Ellie
  6. Series 2, Episode 6 - Singing in a Wine Bar
  7. Series 2, Episode 7 - Pickles Should go to a Home?
 7
Simon Hinkly 1st Assistant Director
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Peter Meets Harry
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Will Miss Byron Leave?
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Family Planning Advice
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Ellie's Boyfriend Backs Off
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Reunion Dinner Dance
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Opera Trip
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Betty Meddles
 7
Tristram Shapeero 1st Assistant Director
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Forgetfulness Leads Harry Into Trouble
  2. Series 2, Episode 2 - A Day at the Seaside
  3. Series 2, Episode 3 - Laser Warfare
  4. Series 2, Episode 4 - Ellis Has a Nasty Virus
  5. Series 2, Episode 5 - Brian Dreams He Has Slept with Ellie
  6. Series 2, Episode 6 - Singing in a Wine Bar
  7. Series 2, Episode 7 - Pickles Should go to a Home?
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