British Comedy Guide
I Didn't Know You Cared. Image shows from L to R: Uncle Mort (Robin Bailey), Pat Partington (Anita Carey), Annie Brandon (Liz Smith), Carter Brandon (Stephen Rea), Les Brandon (John Comer). Copyright: BBC
I Didn't Know You Cared

I Didn't Know You Cared

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 1975 - 1979
  • 27 episodes (4 series)

Sitcom depicting the awful Brandon family, an extended Northern clan struggling with the miseries and stresses of family life. Stars Robin Bailey, John Comer, Liz Smith, Stephen Rea, Keith Drinkel and more.

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Episode menu

Series 3, Episode 7 - The Last Tram

Mort lies in wait of his final breath, still unaware of the truth about his illness. Unsure of how to tell him or what to do, the family gather round to indulge his 'dying' wishes, bequests and words of wisdom.

Broadcast details

Date
Wednesday 22nd February 1978
Time
9:25pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Robin Bailey Uncle Mort
John Comer Les Brandon
Liz Smith Annie Brandon
Keith Drinkel Carter Brandon
Liz Goulding Pat Partington
Bert Palmer Uncle Stavely
Deirdre Costello Linda Preston
Guest cast
Vanda Godsell Mrs. Partington
Claire Davenport Mrs. Skelhorn
Paul Barber Louis St. John
Bobby Pattinson Sid Skelhorn
Natalie Maslen Baby
Johnny Allan Tram Conductor
Writing team
Peter Tinniswood Writer
Production team
Bernard Thompson Director
Bernard Thompson Producer
Bob Rymer Editor
Howard Dell Editor
Ian McKendrick Editor
Andy Dimond Production Designer
Ronnie Hazlehurst Composer

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