Series
Don't Forget to Write!
Comedy
Once a successful playwright, George Maple is now procrastinating, lacking self-confidence and suffering from writer's block. He is seen at home with his supportive wife Mabel, son Wilfred and daughter Kate. They're frequently visited by neighbour Tom Lawrence, a confident, suave and successful playwright, and cleaner Mrs Field.
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Seasons & episodes
- 1Lesser Known English Dramatists18 Apr 1977 · 50mGordon, looking for any excuse not to continue with his new film script, submits to an interview from an earnest American student.
- 2Thundering Hooves25 Apr 1977 · 50mGordon attends the filming of his latest screenplay - with which his director, Sandy, is not pleased.
- 3The Tasting of the Wine2 May 1977 · 50mThe Maples need to find someone to open the village fête - but who?
- 4A Friend in Need9 May 1977 · 50mGordon wants an ordinary life as a welder on an oil rig. Jenny leaves Tom, and the Maples are stuck with their 5 awful children.
- 5First Night16 May 1977 · 50mGordon dreads the opening of his new play.
- 6Going Up in the World23 May 1977 · 50mGordon is astonished to find that his new play is a hit.
Details
- Created by
- Charles Wood
- First aired
- 18 Apr 1977
- Last aired
- 22 Feb 1979
- Status
- Ended
- Language
- English
- Network
- BBC Two
- Episodes
- 12
- Votes
- 4 on TMDB
Cast
George ColeGordon Maple
Gwen WatfordMabel Maple
Francis MatthewsTom Lawrence- CClare WalkerKate Maple
- RRon EmslieWilfred Maple
- RRenny ListerJenny Lawrence
