British Comedy Guide

Big Boy Now!

  • TV sitcom
  • ITV1
  • 1976 - 1977
  • 14 episodes (2 series)

Sitcom about the problems of Tony Marchant, a middle aged, unmarried man and his relationship with his dominant, widowed mother. Stars Leslie Crowther, Fabia Drake, Ronald Lewis, Derek Farr and Bernard Horsfall

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Series 1, Episode 3 - Hello Sailor

Tony tries a different tack in his efforts to escape his mother's apron strings. He believes it is time that Captain Bingham stated his intentions towards his mother - after all, if he can get them hitched then his freedom is assured.

Broadcast details

Date
Sunday 13th June 1976
Time
7:25pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
25 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Leslie Crowther Tony Marchant
Fabia Drake Mrs. Heather Marchant
Ronald Lewis Roy Marchant
Derek Farr Captain Edgar Bingham
Writing team
Ronnie Taylor Writer
Production team
Les Chatfield Director
Les Chatfield Producer
Michael Eve Production Designer

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