The Galton & Simpson Comedy. Copyright: London Weekend Television / ITV
The Galton & Simpson Comedy
- TV sitcom
- ITV1
- 1969
- 6 episodes (1 series)
Series of one-off comedy plays written by Ray Galton & Alan Simpson, with A-list casts. Also features Leslie Phillips, Jennie Linden, Jan Holden, Bob Monkhouse, Patricia Hayes and more.
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 4 - Don't Dilly Dally On The Way
After 23 years in the same bungalow, a couple prepares to move house.
Further details
The Galton & Simpson Comedy. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Croucher (Jimmy Edwards), Avril (Jacki Piper), Gordon (David Jason). Copyright: London Weekend Television
It's moving day. After 23 years, Joyce and Arthur Croucher are packed, their old home is now all but empty, and the newly-wed new owners are expected imminently. Unfortunately for Arthur, Joyce suddenly decides that her memories of the "early modern" period bungalow are just too strong - she can't bring herself to leave. Locking herself in the toilet, a battle of wills commences.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 9th May 1969
- Time
- 9:20pm
- Channel
- ITV1
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| Jimmy Edwards | Arthur Croucher |
| Pat Coombs | Joyce Croucher |
| Daphne Anderson | Mother |
| Charles Morgan | Father |
| David Jason | Gordon |
| Jacki Piper | Avril |
| Ray Galton | Writer |
| Alan Simpson | Writer |
| David Askey | Director |
| David Askey | Producer |
| Barbara Bates | Production Designer |