British Comedy Guide

Sob Sisters

  • TV sitcom
  • ITV1
  • 1989
  • 7 episodes (1 series)

Andrew Marshall sitcom about sisters Liz and Dorothy. They couldn't be more different but are forced together after the sudden death of Dorothy's husband. Also features Gwen Taylor, Polly Adams, Freddie Jones, Philip Bird and Beryl Cooke

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Key details

Genre
Sitcom
Broadcast
1989
Channel
ITV
Episodes
7 (1 series)
Stars
Gwen Taylor, Polly Adams, Freddie Jones, Philip Bird and Beryl Cooke
Writer
Andrew Marshall
Director
Ray Butt
Producer
Christopher Walker
Company

The story of two sisters living their lives under contrasting circumstances. Dorothy has been living the high life thanks to marrying a businessman, while Liz is struggling to make ends meet on her own. But life is about to take a turn for the worst for both sisters when Dorothy's husband dies and, now in financial difficulty, she forces herself on poor Liz.

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Studio
Picture
Colour

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Broadcast details

First broadcast
Friday 26th May 1989 at 7:30pm on ITV1

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