You're Only Young Twice. Image shows from L to R: Benny (Anthony Jackson), Matron (Adrienne Corri), Peter (Peter Copley), Reg (Leslie Dwyer), Giulio (Vic Wise). Copyright: Associated Television
You're Only Young Twice

You're Only Young Twice (1971)

  • TV sitcom
  • ITV1
  • 1971
  • 6 episodes (1 series)

The residents of Twilight Lodge are full of practical jokes and determined to grow old disgracefully - even if matron does try to spoil their fun. Stars Liam Redmond, Adrienne Corri, Peter Copley, George Woodbridge, Leslie Dwyer and more.

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