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Bless This House. Image shows from L to R: Jean Abbott (Diana Coupland), Sid Abbott (Sid James), Mike Abbott (Robin Stewart), Sally Abbott (Sally Geeson). Copyright: Thames Television
Bless This House

Bless This House (1971)

  • TV sitcom
  • ITV1
  • 1971 - 1976
  • 65 episodes (6 series)

A popular 1970s sitcom starring Sid James. Sid Abbott is, day-in, day-out, hindered in anything and everything by his family. Stars Sid James, Diana Coupland, Sally Geeson, Robin Stewart, Anthony Jackson and Patsy Rowlands

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Series 3, Episode 12 - A Girl's Worst Friend Is Her Father

After lending some 'support' on a job interview that leads to her failing to get the position she would have otherwise been a shoo-in for, Sid's shocked when Sally announces she has now found her perfect career - as a nun!

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Broadcast details

Date
Monday 28th May 1973
Time
8pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Sid James Sid Abbott
Diana Coupland Jean Abbott
Sally Geeson Sally Abbott
Robin Stewart Mike Abbott
Guest cast
Malcolm McFee Norman
Frank Gatliff Mr Kershaw
Sarah Maxwell Marion
Writing team
Harry Driver Writer
Vince Powell Writer
Production team
William G Stewart Director
William G Stewart Producer
Jack Robinson Production Designer
Geoff Love Composer

Video

Bless This House - Mike's new job

Mike reveals to his parents that he's got a new job - but it'll involve being away from home for a while.

Featuring: Diana Coupland (Jean Abbott), Sid James (Sid Abbott) & Robin Stewart (Mike Abbott).

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