British Comedy Guide
No Place Like Home. Image shows from L to R: Nigel Crabtree (Martin Clunes), Arthur Crabtree (William Gaunt), Tracy Crabtree (Dee Sadler), Beryl Crabtree (Patricia Garwood), Lorraine Codd (Beverly Adams), Paul Crabtree (Stephen Watson). Copyright: BBC
No Place Like Home

No Place Like Home

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 1983 - 1987
  • 43 episodes (5 series)

Arthur and Beryl Crabtree are looking forward to a quiet life. However, one by one, each of their grown-up children return home. Stars William Gaunt, Patricia Garwood, Michael Sharvell-Martin, Marcia Warren, Ann Penfold and more.

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Series 3, Episode 4 - The Summons

Vera from next door is issued with a summons because of her noisy animals and decides to defend herself in court.

Broadcast details

Date
Wednesday 29th January 1986
Time
7:40pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
William Gaunt Arthur Crabtree
Patricia Garwood Beryl Crabtree
Michael Sharvell-Martin Trevor Botting
Marcia Warren Vera Botting
Martin Clunes Nigel Crabtree
Beverly Adams Lorraine Codd
Daniel Hill Raymond Codd
Guest cast
Erica Lynley Nadia
George Waring Noel Duff
Madeleine Newbury Mrs. Smythe-Brown
David Hatton Mr. Dobbs
Helen Dorward Mrs. Pugh
David Killick Clerk of the Court
Michael Stroud Mr. Finlay
John Woodnutt Judge
Writing team
Jon Watkins Writer
Production team
Robin Nash Director
Martin Shardlow Director
Robin Nash Producer
John Wilkinson Editor
Dave Hambelton Editor
Bob Cove Production Designer
Judy Pepperdine Costume Designer
Christine Greenwood Make-up Designer
Henry Barber Lighting Designer

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