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The Best Things In Life. Image shows from L to R: Mabel Pollard (June Whitfield), Alfred Wilcox (Harry H. Corbett). Copyright: Associated Television
The Best Things In Life

The Best Things In Life

  • TV sitcom
  • ITV1
  • 1969 - 1970
  • 13 episodes (2 series)

The best things in life for Alfred Wilcox are money, wealth and prosperity and not getting married to his fiancee of 11 years, Mabel Pollard. Stars Harry H. Corbett, June Whitfield, Pat Heywood, Bob Todd, Pearl Hackney and more.

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Series 2, Episode 4 - Up in Mabel's Room

After visiting his fiancée's parents for dinner, Alfred has eaten more than is healthy and he falls ill. A doctor prescribes rest for him and Alfred interprets his words in the worst possible way ...

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 22nd June 1970
Time
9:30pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
25 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Harry H. Corbett Alfred Wilcox
June Whitfield Mabel Pollard
Bob Todd Mr Pollard
Pearl Hackney Mrs Pollard
Guest cast
Judith Spurse Dr Ford
Writing team
Ted Willis Writer
Production team
John Robins Director
Shaun O'Riordan Producer
Trevor Patterson Production Designer

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