The Reluctant Romeo

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 1966 - 1967
  • 8 episodes (1 series)

Sitcom starring Leslie Crowther as the engaged and unwillingly irresistible-to-women advertising executive Tom Jones. Also features Amanda Barrie, Margo Jenkins, Geoffrey Sumner and Keith Pyott.

Key details

Genre
Sitcom
Broadcast
1966 - 1967
Channel
BBC One
Episodes
8 (1 pilot + 1 series)
Stars
Leslie Crowther, Amanda Barrie, Margo Jenkins, Geoffrey Sumner and Keith Pyott
Writers
George Evans and Derek Collyer
Director
Eric Fawcett
Producer
Eric Fawcett
Company

Thomas Jones finds himself irresistible to women but, as a bright young executive, he must try to fight them off in order to pursue his career. However, his chief pursuer is Geraldine, who just happens to be the daughter of a very important client.

Additional details

Part of

Comedy Playhouse

Production
Studio
Camera set-up
Multi-camera
Picture
Black and white

Website links

Broadcast details

First broadcast
Tuesday 2nd August 1966 at 7:30pm on BBC One

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