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Summary

Dr Toby Latimer (Tony Britton) leaves his wife Angela (Dinah Sheridan) and moves in with his son, Dr Tom Latimer (Nigel Havers).

Sharing a flat proves to be difficult for both father and son.

Numerous attempts at reconciliation between Toby and Angela finally bear fruit.

Meanwhile, Tom has to cope with the financial demands of his ex-wife, Helen (Jane How).

Eventually, he falls for his father's receptionist, Madeleine (Susan Skipper).

He loses her to one of his mother's friends, but they are eventually reunited and get married.

Cast List

  Tony Britton as Dr Toby Latimer
  Nigel Havers as Dr Tom Latimer
  Dinah Sheridan as Angela Latimer
  Susan Skipper as Madeleine
  Jane How as Helen Latimer

Production Details

Written by:
George Layton

Directed by:
Harold Snoad

Produced by:
Harold Snoad

6 series, 39 episodes

Transmitted: 1983-90

TV Channel: BBC1

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