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 3 - The Angling Club Christmas Party
Ted and Liz attend the party as a couple which causes awkwardness amongst their family and friends. This is heightened when Laurence and Rita also put in an appearance. Ted is also blackmailed due to having cheated in a fishing tournament and shamefacedly resigns.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 27th 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 |
| Sarah-Jane Holm | Jenny Simcock |
| David Roper | Kevin Loudwater |
| Richard Beale | Lester Griddle |
| Peter Martin | Pete |
| Ruth Holden | Mavis Griddle |
| Mike Timoney | Norman Penfold |
| David Nobbs | Writer |
| David Reynolds | Director |
| David Reynolds | Producer |
| Vernon Lawrence | Executive Producer |
| John Allen | Editor |
| Ian Fisher | Production Designer |
| Ray Russell | Composer |