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A Bit of a Do

★6.3 1989 2 Seasons David Nobbs TV-MA

A Bit of a Do is a British comedy drama series based on the books by David Nobbs. The show starred David Jason and was aired on ITV in 1989. It was made for the ITV network by Yorkshire Television. The show was set in a fictional Yorkshire town. Each episode took place at a different social function and followed the changing lives of two families, the working-class Simcocks and the middle-class Rodenhursts, together with their respective friends, Rodney and Betty Sillitoe, and Neville Badger. The series begins with the wedding of Ted and Rita Simcock's son Paul to Laurence and Liz Rodenhurst's daughter Jenny; an event at which Ted and Liz begin an affair. The subsequent fallout from this affair forms the basis for most of the first series.

Seasons & episodes

2 seasons · 13 episodes

The White Wedding

Episode 01

The White Wedding

Jan 13, 1989

It is the day of Paul and Jenny's wedding and their families must conceal their differences. Liz takes this to extremes by propositioning Ted and the two disappear to a hotel room at the reception. The day ends in violence and recrimination on all sides.

The Dentists' Dinner Dance

Episode 02

The Dentists' Dinner Dance

Jan 20, 1989

Laurence and Liz do not want Ted and Rita to attend the dance but feel compelled to invite them. Ted and Rita do not want to go but feel unable to decline. The event sees Liz confessing to Ted that she is pregnant with his child and Laurence and Rita becoming more aware of their affair.

The Angling Club Christmas Party

Episode 03

The Angling Club Christmas Party

Jan 27, 1989

Ted and Liz attend the party as a couple which causes awkwardness amongst their family and friends. This is heightened when Laurence and Rita also put in an appearance. Ted is also blackmailed due to having cheated in a fishing tournament and shamefacedly resigns.

The Charity Horse-Racing Evening

Episode 04

The Charity Horse-Racing Evening

Feb 3, 1989

Ted has to face his family and friends after having been declared bankrupt and subsequently left by Liz. She already has her eye on Neville however, but so does Rita. Meanwhile, Paul must try to keep his unfaithfulness a secret from Jenny.

The Crowning of Miss Frozen Chicken (U.K.)

Episode 05

The Crowning of Miss Frozen Chicken (U.K.)

Feb 10, 1989

Tensions run high among the group for a variety of reasons. Rodney has purchased Ted's foundry which causes no small degree of acrimony, Paul confesses to Jenny about his dalliance with Carol and protesters interrupt the beauty pageant. The evening climaxes with Neville and Liz agreeing to marry; much to the shock of Rita and Laurence.

The Registry Office Wedding

Episode 06

The Registry Office Wedding

Feb 17, 1989

It is the day of Neville and Liz's wedding but Laurence's recent suicide casts a cloud over proceedings. There is brighter news for Rita though, as she attends with a new man and Jenny and Paul reunite due to Jenny's pregnancy. The wedding breakfast takes place at the restaurant in which Ted now works and he must endure the embarrassment of waiting on his former wife and lover.

About the series

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Audience score
★ 6.3 /10

based on 11 votes

Synopsis

A Bit of a Do is a British comedy drama series based on the books by David Nobbs. The show starred David Jason and was aired on ITV in 1989. It was made for the ITV network by Yorkshire Television. The show was set in a fictional Yorkshire town. Each episode took place at a different social function and followed the changing lives of two families, the working-class Simcocks and the middle-class Rodenhursts, together with their respective friends, Rodney and Betty Sillitoe, and Neville Badger. The series begins with the wedding of Ted and Rita Simcock's son Paul to Laurence and Liz Rodenhurst's daughter Jenny; an event at which Ted and Liz begin an affair. The subsequent fallout from this affair forms the basis for most of the first series.

ComedyDrama

Cast

8 principal cast

David Jason

David Jason

Ted Simcock

Gwen Taylor

Gwen Taylor

Rita Simcock

Nicola Pagett

Nicola Pagett

Liz Badger (née Rodenhurst)

Stephanie Cole

Stephanie Cole

Betty Sillitoe

Tim Wylton

Tim Wylton

Rodney Sillitoe

Sarah-Jane Holm

Sarah-Jane Holm

Jenny Simcock

Wayne Foskett

Wayne Foskett

Elvis Simcock

Nigel Hastings

Nigel Hastings

Simon Rodenhurst

Where to watch A Bit of a Do

A Bit of a Do is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The comedy from David Nobbs has 2 seasons and 13 total episodes, rated 6.3/10 by 11 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does A Bit of a Do have?

A Bit of a Do has 2 seasons with 13 episodes in total.

Is A Bit of a Do still on the air?

A Bit of a Do has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs A Bit of a Do?

A Bit of a Do airs on ITV1.

When did A Bit of a Do first air?

A Bit of a Do first aired on January 13, 1989.

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