A Bit Of A Do
- TV sitcom / comedy drama
- ITV1
- 1989
- 13 episodes (2 series)
A David Nobbs-penned comedy about class and how it affects people's actions and opinions. Also features David Jason, Gwen Taylor, Nicola Pagett, Paul Chapman, Stephanie Cole and more.
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 2 - The Dentist's Dinner Dance
Laurence and Liz do not want Ted and Rita to attend the dance but feel compelled to invite them. Ted and Rita do not want to go but feel unable to decline. The event sees Liz confessing to Ted that she is pregnant with his child and Laurence and Rita becoming more aware of their affair.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 20th January 1989
- Time
- 9pm
- Channel
- ITV1
- Length
- 60 minutes
Cast & crew
| David Jason | Ted Simcock |
| Gwen Taylor | Rita Simcock |
| Nicola Pagett | Liz Rodenhurst |
| Paul Chapman | Laurence Rodenhurst |
| Stephanie Cole | Betty Sillitoe |
| Tim Wylton | Rodney Sillitoe |
| Michael Jayston | Neville Badger |
| David Thewlis | Paul Simcock |
| Wayne Foskett | Elvis Simcock |
| Nigel Hastings | Simon Rodenhurst |
| Malcolm Hebden | Eric (Barman) |
| Sarah-Jane Holm | Jenny Simcock |
| Keith Marsh | Percy Spragg |
| William Simons | Dale Monsal |
| John Jardine | Larry Benson |
| David Nobbs | Writer |
| Les Chatfield | Director |
| David Reynolds | Producer |
| Vernon Lawrence | Executive Producer |
| Lance Tattersall | Editor |
| Ian Fisher | Production Designer |
| Ray Russell | Composer |