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 2, Episode 4 - The Farewell Party
It is Ted's farewell do and all of his family and friends attend in fancy dress. But the night is a disaster as Ted learns that Corinna is a con-woman, and news arrives that Paul has been arrested for throwing an egg at the Prime Minister.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 10th November 1989
- Time
- 9pm
- Channel
- ITV1
- Length
- 60 minutes
Cast & crew
| David Jason | Ted Simcock |
| Gwen Taylor | Rita Simcock |
| Nicola Pagett | Liz Rodenhurst |
| Stephanie Cole | Betty Sillitoe |
| Tim Wylton | Rodney Sillitoe |
| Michael Jayston | Neville Badger |
| Wayne Foskett | Elvis Simcock |
| Nigel Hastings | Simon Rodenhurst |
| Karen Drury | Carol Fordingbridge |
| Tracy Brabin | Sandra Pickersgill |
| Malcolm Hebden | Eric (Barman) |
| Sarah-Jane Holm | Jenny Simcock |
| Amanda Wenban | Lucinda Shellmarsh |
| Malcolm Tierney | Geoffrey Ellsworth-Smythe |
| William Simons | Dale Monsal |
| Maggie Ollerenshaw | Mrs Chadwick |
| Alexander Wilson | Sergeant Mallet |
| David Fleeshman | Sergeant Purkiss |
| David Nobbs | Writer |
| David Reynolds | Director |
| David Reynolds | Producer |
| Vernon Lawrence | Executive Producer |
| Lance Tattersall | Editor |
| Ian Fisher | Production Designer |
| Ray Russell | Composer |