My Old Man. Sam Cobbett (Clive Dunn). Copyright: Yorkshire Television
My Old Man

My Old Man

  • TV sitcom
  • ITV1 / BBC Two
  • 1973 - 1975
  • 14 episodes (2 series)

Sam Cobbett, an Army veteran, is moved out of his condemned home in Ironmonger Row and relocated in his daughter and son-in-law's new flat. Stars Clive Dunn, Priscilla Morgan, Edward Hardwicke, Peter Mayock, Jon Laurimore and George Tovey

Episode menu

Series 1, Episode 1

As Sam moves in with his daughter and son-in-law, he is immediately beset with contradictions. Why can't he put his old furniture in his new bedroom? Why will it spoil the decor? Central heating is not as good as a fire - not that Sam is complaining!

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 3rd May 1974
Time
8:30pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Clive Dunn Sam Cobbett
Priscilla Morgan Doris
Edward Hardwicke Arthur
Peter Mayock Cyril
Jon Laurimore Andrew
George Tovey Willy
Guest cast
Keith Chegwin Ron
Writing team
Gerald Frow Writer
Production team
Paddy Russell Director
John Duncan Producer
Tudor Lloyd Editor
Colin Pigott Production Designer
Christopher Sandford (as Chris Sandford) Composer
Stan Ellison Sound Designer
Charles B. Wilson (as Brian Wilson) Camera

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