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Summary

Lyall Jarvis (John Alderton) is a writer struggling (and usually failing) to make sense of family life.

The programme was based on a series of columns written by Hunter Davies for 'Punch' magazine.

Cast List

  John Alderton as Lyall Jarvis
  Rosalind Ayres as Dee Jarvis (Series 1)
  Karen Archer as Dee Jarvis (Series 2)
  Kate Alderton as Tasha Jarvis
  Paul Angelis as Lyall's Father
  Dominique Barnes as Gemma Jarvis
  Zac Nicholson as Toby Jarvis

Production Details

Created by:
Hunter Davis

Written by:
Peter Spence, Stan Hey

Directed by:
Leszec Burzynski

Produced by:
Brian Eastman

2 series, 14 episodes

Transmitted: 1983-84

TV Channel: Channel 4

Channel 4
Picture Partnership Productions