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In Sickness & In Health. Image shows from L to R: Alf Garnett (Warren Mitchell), Mrs Hollingbery (Carmel McSharry). Copyright: BBC
In Sickness & In Health

In Sickness & In Health

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 1985 - 1992
  • 47 episodes (6 series)

In this sequel to Till Death Us Do Part, Alf is rather put out by Elsie's confinement to a wheelchair, and eventual death. Stars Warren Mitchell, Carmel McSharry, Dandy Nichols, Arthur English, Eamonn Walker and more.

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Series 2, Episode 5

Alf comes up with a scam involving Else's old wheelchair and a jacket full of military medals bought by Rita. He's soon arguing on the doorstep with both Labour and Conservative candidates over the upcoming election.

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 2nd October 1986
Time
9:30pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Warren Mitchell Alf Garnett
Carmel McSharry Mrs. Hollingbery
Arthur English Arthur
Eamonn Walker Winston
Una Stubbs Rita
Guest cast
Renu Setna Mr. Kittel
Graeme Garden Labour Candidate
Ron Pember Gatekeeper
Michael Ripper Invalid
Writing team
Johnny Speight Writer
Production team
Richard Boden Director
Roger Race Producer
Andy Quested Editor
Mike Robotham Editor
Paul Allen Production Designer
Cheryl Wright Make-up Designer
Peter Smee Lighting Designer
Chas 'n' Dave (as Chas & Dave) Composer
Odette Barrow Costume Designer

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