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 5 - The Inauguration Of The Outer Inner Relief Ring Road
Rita must face open hostility due to the unpopular ring road and also has to cope with the knowledge that her son Paul will be sent to prison for six months.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 17th 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 |
| Bernard Gallagher | Councillor Mirfield |
| Deborah Fairfax | Barbara |
| Gareth Jefferson | Lager Lout |
| David Nobbs | Writer |
| David Reynolds | Director |
| David Reynolds | Producer |
| Vernon Lawrence | Executive Producer |
| Lance Tattersall | Editor |
| Ray Russell | Composer |
| Teresa Clayton | Production Designer |