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Meet The Wife. Image shows from L to R: Thora Blacklock (Thora Hird), Freddie Blacklock (Freddie Frinton). Copyright: BBC
Meet The Wife

Meet The Wife

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 1963 - 1966
  • 39 episodes (5 series)

Domestic sitcom following working-class northern couple Freddie and Thora Blacklock, a plumber and proud housewife. Stars Thora Hird and Freddie Frinton.

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Episode menu

Series 2, Episode 1 - Shopping

Further capers of marital bliss and domestic harmony with the Blacklocks.

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 12th November 1964
Time
8pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
25 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Thora Hird Thora Blacklock
Freddie Frinton Freddie Blacklock
Guest cast
Catherine Feller Sandra
Ann Lancaster Mrs Clark
Dianne Greaves Receptionist
Mary Jordan Cashier
Susan Williamson Mrs Johnson
John D. Allison (as John D Allison) Mr Johnson
Writing team
Ronald Wolfe Writer
Ronald Chesney Writer
Production team
Graeme Muir Director
Graeme Muir Producer
Julia Trevelyan Oman Production Designer
Russ Conway Composer
Dennis Wilson Composer

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