The Best Things In Life. Image shows from L to R: Mabel Pollard (June Whitfield), Alfred Wilcox (Harry H. Corbett). Copyright: Associated Television
The Best Things In Life

The Best Things In Life

  • TV sitcom
  • ITV1
  • 1969 - 1970
  • 13 episodes (2 series)

The best things in life for Alfred Wilcox are money, wealth and prosperity and not getting married to his fiancee of 11 years, Mabel Pollard. Stars Harry H. Corbett, June Whitfield, Pat Heywood, Bob Todd, Pearl Hackney and more.

Episode menu

Series 2, Episode 6 - The Expense Account

Alfred has a problem - he wants to paint the town red but stay in the black - the whole scenario is giving him the blues!

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 6th July 1970
Time
9:30pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
25 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Harry H. Corbett Alfred Wilcox
June Whitfield Mabel Pollard
Bob Todd Mr Pollard
Pearl Hackney Mrs Pollard
Carmel McSharry Pauline
Guest cast
Aubrey Morris Minelli
David Healy Mort Finnegan
Nicolette McKenzie Vera
John J. Carney Waiter
Sheila Sands Elsie
Writing team
Dave Freeman Writer
Production team
John Robins Director
Shaun O'Riordan Producer
Trevor Patterson Production Designer

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