1996 Christmas Trilogy - Modern Men
Further details
Del is reading a book called 'Modern Man'.
Despite being convinced he is the dictionary definition of debonair masculinity, the book is making him behave irrationally and rashly.
Rodney is concerned about this. Cassandra is expecting, and he wants more responsibility and a better job to provide for his family. He unwittingly replies for a job advertisement, posted by Del to alleviate Rodney's workload.
Del, meanwhile, has decided to take his manhood into his own hands and get a vasectomy. Doctor Singh is hounding him regarding dodgy paint, and the nightmare of him getting revenge on Del's crown jewels puts him off the idea.
Cassandra is rushed into hospital, suffering a miscarriage. Rodney breaks down, and it's Del who tells him he has to be strong for his wife. Del then blubs his eyes out, as Rodney supports his wife.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 27th December 1996
- Time
- 8pm
- Channel
- BBC One
- Length
- 60 minutes
Cast & crew
| Regular cast | |
|---|---|
| David Jason | Del |
| Nicholas Lyndhurst | Rodney |
| Buster Merryfield | Uncle Albert |
| Roger Lloyd-Pack | Trigger |
| Patrick Murray | Mickey Pearce |
| Paul Barber | Denzil |
| John Challis | Boycie |
| Sue Holderness | Marlene |
| Tessa Peake-Jones | Raquel |
| Gwyneth Strong | Cassandra |
| Kenneth MacDonald | Mike |
| Guest cast | |
|---|---|
| Roy Heather | Sid |
| Jamie Smith | Damien |
| Bhasker Patel | Dr Singh |
| Phil Cornwell | Man in hospital |
| Beverley Hills | Sister |
| James Oliver | Doctor |
| Corinne Britton | Nurse |
| Lorraine Ashley | Receptionist |
| Writing team | |
|---|---|
| John Sullivan | Writer |
| Production team | |
|---|---|
| Tony Dow | Director |
| Gareth Gwenlan | Producer |
| John Sullivan | Executive Producer |
| Donal Woods | Production Designer |
Supporters and subscribers get more
Additional content and tools are available across the site for Supporters and BCG Pro subscribers. On this page you can:
- Broadcast details of 150 further repeats of this episode
- This episode's inital overnight ratings
Already a donor or Pro user? Sign in