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Sorry!. Timothy Lumsden (Ronnie Corbett). Copyright: BBC
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  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 1981 - 1988
  • 42 episodes (7 series)

Timothy Lumsden, although bright, sharp and witty, is poor (at best) with the fairer sex - he's also stuck living with his cruel, domineering mother. Stars Ronnie Corbett, Barbara Lott, William Moore, Roy Holder, Marguerite Hardiman and more.

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Sorry!. Image shows from L to R: Timothy Lumsden (Ronnie Corbett), Phyllis Lumsden (Barbara Lott). Copyright: BBC

Key details

Genre
Sitcom
Broadcast
1981 - 1988
Channel
BBC 1
Episodes
42 (7 series), plus 1 short insert
Stars
Ronnie Corbett, Barbara Lott, William Moore, Roy Holder, Marguerite Hardiman, Derek Fuke, Wendy Allnutt, Bridget Brice and Sheila Fearn
Writers
Ian Davidson and Peter Vincent
Director
David Askey
Producer
David Askey
Company

Timothy Lumsden, although bright, sharp and witty, is poor (at best) with the fairer sex. This has meant that well into his 40s, he still lives at home with his selfish, overly-controlling mother and similarly downtrodden father.

Additional details

Production
Studio
Camera set-up
Multi-camera
Picture
Colour

Website links

Broadcast details

First broadcast
Thursday 12th March 1981 at 8:30pm on BBC One
Most recent repeats
  • Sunday 31st March 2019 at 7:45am on U&Gold - Series 5, Episode 6
  • Sunday 31st March 2019 at 7:10am on U&Gold - Series 5, Episode 5
  • Saturday 30th March 2019 at 7:20am on U&Gold - Series 5, Episode 4

Recording details

  • Wallingford - Locations

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