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Never The Twain. Image shows from L to R: Simon Peel (Donald Sinden), Oliver Smallbridge (Windsor Davies). Copyright: Thames Television
Never The Twain

Never The Twain

  • TV sitcom
  • ITV1
  • 1981 - 1991
  • 67 episodes (11 series)

Once business partners, Simon Peel and Oliver Smallbridge have grown to hate each other. Both are antique dealers, and the fact they are neighbours issues no help to the situation. Stars Donald Sinden, Zara Nutley, Windsor Davies, Julia Watson, Robin Kermode and more.

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Key cast & crew credits

Cast
Donald Sinden Simon Peel
Zara Nutley Aunt Eleanor (Series 9-11)
Windsor Davies Oliver Smallbridge
Julia Watson Lyn Smallbridge / Peel (Series 1-3)
Robin Kermode David Peel (Series 1-3)
Teddy Turner Albert Banks (Series 1-7)
Derek Deadman Ringo
Maria Charles Rita Sadler (Series 2-7)
Tacy Kneale Lyn Peel (Series 8)
Christopher Morris David Peel (Series 8)
Writing team
Johnnie Mortimer Writer (Series 1-2 & 7-8)
Vince Powell Writer (Series 3-11)
John Kane Writer (Series 3-7)
Production team
Peter Frazer-Jones Director (Series 1-3)
Robert Reed Director (Series 4-7)
Douglas Argent Director (Series 8)
Nick Hurran Director (Series 9-10)
Anthony Parker Director (Series 11)
Peter Frazer-Jones Producer (Series 1-7)
Anthony Parker Producer (Series 8-11)
Nick Ames Editor (Series 11)
Alison Waugh Production Designer (Series 3 & 5)
Harry Clark Production Designer (Series 1)
Jan Chaney Production Designer (Series 2 & 4 & 6-8)
Suzanne Fishwick Production Designer (Series 9-11)
Shirley Teece Casting Director
Myra Cowell Costume Designer (Series 8)
Debbie Leon Costume Designer (Series 9 & 11)
Moira Wallington Costume Designer (Series 10)
Allard Tobin Costume Designer (Series 6)
Anne Barfield Costume Designer (Series 7)
Kate Rudlin Make-up Designer (Series 11)
Bob Newman Lighting Designer (Series 8 & 11)
Clive Gulliver Lighting Designer (Series 4 & 9)
Graham Jaggers Lighting Designer (Series 10-11)
Richie Richards Lighting Designer (Series 1-2)
Peter Bower Lighting Designer (Series 3 & 7)
David Motture Lighting Designer (Series 6)
Jack Trombey Composer
Ian Kestle Graphics (Series 1-6 & 8-10)
Alex Forbes Graphics (Series 11)
Johnnie Mortimer Creator

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