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 5 - The Crowning Of Miss Frozen Chicken (U.K.)
Tensions run high among the group for a variety of reasons. Rodney has purchased Ted's foundry which causes no small degree of acrimony, Paul confesses to Jenny about his dalliance with Carol and protesters interrupt the beauty pageant. The evening climaxes with Neville and Liz agreeing to marry; much to the shock of Rita and Laurence.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 10th February 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 |
| Karen Drury | Carol Fordingbridge |
| Malcolm Hebden | Eric (Barman) |
| Sarah-Jane Holm | Jenny Simcock |
| Chrissie Cotterill | Debbie Saltmarsh |
| David Nobbs | Writer |
| Ronnie Baxter | Director |
| David Reynolds | Producer |
| Vernon Lawrence | Executive Producer |
| Mick Miller | Editor |
| Ian Fisher | Production Designer |
| Ray Russell | Composer |