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A Fine Romance. Image shows from L to R: Laura Dalton (Judi Dench), Mike Selway (Michael Williams). Copyright: London Weekend Television
A Fine Romance

A Fine Romance

  • TV sitcom
  • ITV1
  • 1981 - 1984
  • 26 episodes (4 series)

Gentle sitcom about the begrudging and at times difficult romance between two individuals; a translator and a gardener. Stars Judi Dench, Michael Williams, Susan Penhaligon and Richard Warwick.

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Solo. Gemma Palmer (Felicity Kendal). Copyright: BBC TV

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As Time Goes By. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Judi Dench), Lionel (Geoffrey Palmer). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. TV

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The Big One. Image shows from L to R: Deirdre 'Deddie' Tobert (Sandi Toksvig), James Howard (Mike McShane). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions TV

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BBC One. Copyright: BBC TV

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