Two's Company. Image shows from L to R: Robert Hiller (Donald Sinden), Dorothy McNab (Elaine Stritch). Copyright: London Weekend Television
Two's Company

Two's Company (1975)

  • TV sitcom
  • ITV1
  • 1975 - 1979
  • 29 episodes (4 series)

When American writer Dorothy McNab advertises for a butler to run her Chelsea home, the call is answered by stiff-upper-lip Englishman Robert Hiller. Stars Elaine Stritch and Donald Sinden.

Episode menu

Series 4, Episode 5 - The Silence

Having disagreed in strong terms about new tiling for the kitchen in Robert's flat, Dorothy and he both engage in the silent treatment. However, with his duties as a butler still to perform, and her due to host a reception later that evening, it's not long before they're struggling to maintain a frosty distance.

Broadcast details

Date
Sunday 11th February 1979
Time
9:15pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Elaine Stritch Dorothy McNab
Donald Sinden Robert Hiller
Guest cast
Alison Steadman Pamela
Richard O'Callaghan Richard
George Tovey Fred
Writing team
Bill MacIlwraith Writer
Production team
John Reardon Director
Humphrey Barclay Producer
Geoff Beames Editor
Michael Yates Production Designer
Sammy Cahn Composer
Denis King Composer

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