British Comedy Guide

Abigail And Roger

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 1956
  • 9 episodes (1 series)

1950s sitcom about a young engaged couple who love to explore life in the city of London from their flats in bedsitter-land. Stars Julie Webb, David Drummond, John Stone, Rosina Enright, Maud Long and more.

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Key details

Genre
Sitcom
Broadcast
1956
Channel
BBC Television Service
Episodes
9 (1 series)
Stars
Julie Webb, David Drummond, John Stone, Rosina Enright, Maud Long, Frank Williams and Grace Denbeigh-Russell
Writer
Kevin Sheldon
Producer
Kevin Sheldon
Company

Abigail and Roger both live in separate flats in London's bedsitter-land. They are engaged to be married but have contrasting outlooks on life. Abigail is an independent woman with boundless energy for good causes and the capability to look after herself. Roger is the more traditional city gent with an eye for the future and whose main interest is keeping fit.

Additional details

Production
Studio
Picture
Black and white

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Broadcast details

First broadcast
Wednesday 4th July 1956 at 7:30pm on BBC One

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