Series 1, Episode 1 - Wide Open House
Ada insists on throwing a lavish party, no matter the cost, in celebration of Eddie's leaving the army after his National Service comes to an end. But half way through the night, the Military Police knock on the front door...
Further details
Alf becomes a tad skittish when he discovers that Ada's laying on a far-too-expensive party for Eddie's demob from his National Service. After all, it's hardly hail, hail the conquering hero - he's been working at the War Office for two years and comes home at weekends!
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 19th September 1958
- Time
- 10:15pm
- Channel
- ITV
- Length
- 45 minutes
Cast & crew
Regular cast | |
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Peggy Mount | Ada Larkins |
David Kossoff | Alf Larkins |
Ronan O'Casey | Jeff Rogers |
Ruth Trouncer | Joyce Rogers |
Shaun O'Riordan | Eddie Larkins |
Guest cast | |
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Hilary Bamberger | Myrtle Prout |
Frank Williams | Artist |
Frank Pendlebury | Harry |
Tom Payne | Little Man |
Fred McNaughton | Military Policeman |
Peter Hughes | Military Policeman |
Writing team | |
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Fred Robinson | Writer |
Production team | |
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Bill Ward | Director |
Bill Ward | Producer |

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