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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 6, Episode 12 - A Matter Of Principle

Despite having paid up weeks ago, Sid is outraged to find he's without a TV Licence - Jean, Mike and Sally spent the money themselves! Sid decides to take a principled stand and defend himself against the charges in court...

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 15th April 1976
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
Anthony Jackson Trevor Lewis
Guest cast
David Lodge Slasher McGurk
John Welsh Magistrate
Donald Morley Prison Warder
Douglas Blackwell GPO Man
Bill Horsley Clerk of the Court
Writing team
Jon Watkins Writer
Johnnie Mortimer Script Editor
Brian Cooke Script Editor
Production team
William G Stewart Director
William G Stewart Producer
Frank Gillman Production Designer
Geoff Love Composer

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