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The Galton & Simpson Comedy. Copyright: London Weekend Television / ITV
The Galton & Simpson Comedy

The Galton & Simpson Comedy

  • TV sitcom
  • ITV1
  • 1969
  • 6 episodes (1 series)

Series of one-off comedy plays written by Ray Galton & Alan Simpson, with A-list casts. Also features Leslie Phillips, Jennie Linden, Jan Holden, Bob Monkhouse, Patricia Hayes and more.

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Series 1, Episode 5 - Pity Poor Edie Married To Him

What happens to a marriage when the breadwinner finds she is expecting?

Further details

The Galton & Simpson Comedy. Image shows from L to R: Alec Hemphill (Milo O'Shea), Edie Hemphill (Gwendolyn Watts). Copyright: London Weekend Television

Workshy Irishman Alec's comfortable life of watching television and gambling on the horses suits him very nicely, thank you very much. Unfortunately for Alec, his long-suffering wife Edie - already having to work two jobs whilst he feigns continued illness - discovers she's pregnant and must leave work; so he leaves her!

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 16th May 1969
Time
7:30pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Milo O'Shea Alec Hemphill
Gwendolyn Watts Edie Hemphill
Guest cast
Michael Burrell Doctor
Jane Hilary Woman Journalist
Joan Crane Sister
Writing team
Ray Galton Writer
Alan Simpson Writer
Production team
David Askey Director
David Askey Producer
John Newton Clarke (as John Clarke) Production Designer

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