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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 6 - The Loneliness Of The Short Distance Walker

As Mike, Jean and Sally go on a health and fitness kick, Sid is determined to prove to everyone - not least himself - that he's not "past it". After a chat with Trevor, the pair decide to join Sally and Mike on a sponsored walk from London to Brighton...

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 5th March 1973
Time
8:30pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Sid James Sid Abbott
Diana Coupland Jean Abbott
Sally Geeson Sally Abbott
Robin Stewart Mike Abbott
Anthony Jackson Trevor Lewis
Guest cast
Leena Skoog Lesley
Peggy Ann Clifford (as Peggyann Clifford) Matron
Roger Avon News Reader
Writing team
Carla Lane Writer
Production team
William G Stewart Director
William G Stewart Producer
Jack Robinson Production Designer
Geoff Love Composer

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