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Don't Forget to Write!
1977 · 2 seasons · 50m · ★ 6.2
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.
Start from S1E1 · Lesser Known English Dramatists
Episodes
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1. Lesser Known English Dramatists
1977 · 50m
Gordon, looking for any excuse not to continue with his new film script, submits to an interview from an earnest American student.
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2. Thundering Hooves
1977 · 50m
Gordon attends the filming of his latest screenplay - with which his director, Sandy, is not pleased.
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3. The Tasting of the Wine
1977 · 50m
The Maples need to find someone to open the village fête - but who?
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4. A Friend in Need
1977 · 50m
Gordon wants an ordinary life as a welder on an oil rig. Jenny leaves Tom, and the Maples are stuck with their 5 awful children.
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5. First Night
1977 · 50m
Gordon dreads the opening of his new play.
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6. Going Up in the World
1977 · 50m
Gordon is astonished to find that his new play is a hit.
Cast
George Cole
Gordon Maple
Gwen Watford
Mabel Maple
Francis Matthews
Tom Lawrence
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Clare Walker
Kate Maple
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Ron Emslie
Wilfred Maple
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Renny Lister
Jenny Lawrence