British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide
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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Cheap At Half The Price. Jimmy Wilcox (Roy Kinnear). Copyright: Thames Television TV

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It Ain't Half Hot Mum

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The Many Wives Of Patrick. Patrick Woodford (Patrick Cargill). Copyright: London Weekend Television TV

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Bull. Rupert Bull (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: John Stanley Productions TV

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