Bless this house is a British sitcom starring Sid James and Diana Coupland that aired on ITV from the 2nd February 1971 to the 22nd April 1976. It was written by Derek Collyer, David Comming, B.C. Cummins, Harry Driver, George Evans, Dave Freeman, Carla Lane, Brian Platt, Vince Powell, Adele Rose, Mike Sharland, Bernie Sharp, Myra Taylor, Jon Watkins and Lawrie Wyman. It was made for the ITV network by Thames Television. In 2004, Bless this house came 67th in Britain's best sitcom.
Cast: Sidney James, Diana Coupland, Sally Geeson
12 episodes
1. The Generation GapSid tries desperately to understand his two teenage children, but the more he tries, the less he understands them.PGCC30minFeb 2, 1971
2. Mum's the WordSid overhears a conversation between the doctors and, as usual, gets crossed messages.PGCC30minFeb 9, 1971
3. Father's DaySally has a date with a mystery man, and Jean has a surprise for Sid for Father's day; but Sid's suspicious mind throws a spanner in the works.PGCC30minFeb 16, 1971
4. Be It Ever So HumbleSid tells Mike to find a job, but much to Jean's dismay, Mike announces he is leaving home. Sally is so upset that she decides she is leaving too. How will Jean react to her children both leaving? And how will Sid cope with the fall out?PGCC30minFeb 23, 1971
5. Another Fine MessSid's boss asks him to look after a special gift that he has bought for his wife for a special anniversary. What could possibly go wrong?PGCC30minMar 2, 1971
6. For Whom the Bells TollDinner time at the Abbotts turns into a debate about the generations, and the morals of meat eating, as Sally and Sid lock horns. Sid and Jean suspect Mike is planning to elope.PGCC30minMar 9, 1971
7. A Woman's PlaceAfter many years as a stay at home mother, Jean decides she wants to get a job. She knows the family will struggle without her though, so she hires a cleaner.PGCC30minMar 16, 1971
8. The Day of RestIt's Sunday, and Sid wants a day of rest, but with the sink blocking, and Mike creating his sculpture, a day of rest is the last thing he's going to get. Jean and Sid meet their new neighbors.PGCC30minMar 23, 1971
9. Make Love ... Not War!Betty and Trev have a huge row, and Trev decides he wants to come stay at Sid and Jean's house. However, this doesn't make everyone happy, and trouble ensues. Mike meanwhile, decides he wants to be spiritual.PGCC30minMar 30, 1971
10. Charity Begins At Home.Mike and his friends decide to spend the weekend living on bread and water, and give what they would have spent on food to charity. He encourages his parents to join him. They do; but Sid finds it a lot harder than he expected it to be.PGCC30minApr 6, 1971
11. If the Dog Collar Fits, Wear ItSally has been looking after the elderly in the area, and brings a dog home to stay, as one of the men she has been caring for has had to get rid of him. Sally, Jean, and Mike love 'Fred' the mongrel, and want him to stay, but Sid has other ideas.PGCC30minApr 13, 1971
12. The Morning After the Night BeforeSid wakes up with a hangover after a night with the guys. He has no memory of what happened the night before, and is stunned to see an array of items that don't belong to him. Meanwhile, Mike advertises his sculptures to raise some money.PGCC30minApr 20, 1971
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Bless This House
Bless this house is a British sitcom starring Sid James and Diana Coupland that aired on ITV from the 2nd February 1971 to the 22nd April 1976. It was written by Derek Collyer, David Comming, B.C. Cummins, Harry Driver, George Evans, Dave Freeman, Carla Lane, Brian Platt, Vince Powell, Adele Rose, Mike Sharland, Bernie Sharp, Myra Taylor, Jon Watkins and Lawrie Wyman. It was made for the ITV network by Thames Television. In 2004, Bless this house came 67th in Britain's best sitcom.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Harry Driver, Vince Powell
- Studio
- Thames Television
Maturity rating
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Audio languages
English
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