Variations On A Theme. Image shows from L to R: Man 1 (John Bird), Helen (Frances de la Tour). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

Key details

Genre
Sitcom
Broadcast
1977
Channel
ITV1
Episodes
1
Stars
John Bird, Frances de la Tour and Norman Chappell
Writers
Ray Galton and Alan Simpson
Director
Ronnie Baxter
Producers
Ronnie Baxter, Duncan Wood, Ray Galton and Alan Simpson
Company

In this two-piece play, Frances De La Tour and John Bird play Helen and an un-named man, meeting on a park bench and beginning each of the two exchanges with the immortal words: "Robert's found out." It is here that the two pieces diverge, with their relationship and the character of Robert switched in each.

Additional details

Part of

The Galton & Simpson Playhouse

Also known as
  • The Galton & Simpson Playhouse - Variations On A Theme
Production
Studio
Picture
Colour

Website links

Broadcast details

First broadcast
Thursday 17th March 1977 at 9pm on ITV1
Episode length
30 minutes

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