Lucky Feller
Lucky Feller is a 1976 ITV sitcom written by Terence Frisby and produced by Humphrey Barclay with London Weekend Television for ITV. It follows two brothers in Southeast London, the basic set-up can be seen as a dry run for Only Fools and Horses, except with David Jason playing the nerdy "Rodders" part, Shorty Mepstead. The other brother, Randolph Mepstead, was played by Peter Armitage.
Cast: David Jason, Peter Armitage, Cheryl Hall
Series 1
13 episodes
- 1. Mother's DayShorty tries to do something a bit special for Mum on Mother's Day but Randy isn't too happy about the idea of a family day out in Brighton and a girl on the train finds herself getting close to both brothers.12CC30minSep 4, 1976
- 2. All the Tea in ChinaShorty has a night out with his girlfriend at a local Chinese restaurant. Choosing a table turns out to be as difficult as ordering food and, then, Randy and his drunk friend gatecrash the meal.12CC30minSep 11, 1976
- 3. Breaking the IceShorty's date with Kath goes awry with the arrival of Mum's latest, and rather uncouth, admirer.12CC30minSep 18, 1976
- 4. Kath's FamilyShorty has a disastrous first meeting with Kath's parents when he embarks on an impromptu visit.12CC30minSep 25, 1976
- 5. It's a Dog's LifeShorty confesses his love for Kath to his family, but at the pub Kath confesses her love for Randy.12CC30minOct 2, 1976
- 6. The GameKath uses Shorty to get close to Randy once again, although the latter tries to avoid her advances.12CC30minOct 9, 1976
- 7. The Power and the GloryCalled out to Kath's church to undertake an electrical repair, Shorty sees this as a sign from God and contemplates proposing.12CC30minOct 16, 1976
- 8. The Families MeetKath and her family are invited over to Shorty's for Sunday lunch. During the meal, Shorty announces his engagement to Kath and no one is more surprised than the bride-to-be.12CC30minOct 23, 1976
- 9. Where There's Life, There's SoapWhile up to their necks in soap at the laundromat, Shorty learns of Kath's love for Randy. Can they convince him it's all a big misunderstanding before they all drown?12CC30minOct 30, 1976
- 10. Ever Been Had?A night at the pub creates some unexpected love triangles after Shorty and Kath get stuck in a lift together.12CC30minNov 6, 1976
- 11. The BoatKath is pregnant with Randy's child, but Mum convinces her that the most reliable long-term option is to marry Shorty, but she'll have act fast to make everyone think he's the father.12CC30minNov 13, 1976
- 12. A Night on the MoorsKath is looking to be intimate with Shorty to hide the paternity of her baby, but their trip to Bournemouth only gets as far as a farmhouse on Salisbury Plain, where the after-dark shenanigans do not quite go to plan.12CC30minNov 20, 1976
- 13. The WeddingThe wedding day is fast approaching and Shorty is a bag of nerves. Will Kath go through with it?12CC30minNov 27, 1976
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Lucky Feller
Lucky Feller is a 1976 ITV sitcom written by Terence Frisby and produced by Humphrey Barclay with London Weekend Television for ITV. It follows two brothers in Southeast London, the basic set-up can be seen as a dry run for Only Fools and Horses, except with David Jason playing the nerdy "Rodders" part, Shorty Mepstead. The other brother, Randolph Mepstead, was played by Peter Armitage.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Terence Frisby
- Studio
- LWT
Maturity rating
12Check the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
English
Where to watch
Not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service.
