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Summary

Russell Millburn (Peter Davison) works for a brewery.

When he's told that he'll have to move to Workington if he wants to keep his job, he decides to set up in business himself.

Russell's wife Penny (Patricia Hodge) decides to resume her Army career, leaving Russell to look after their baby daughter Emma during the day.

Russell starts a small brewing business, working from home.

He's "helped" by Fitz (Matthew Kelly).

Cast List

  Peter Davison as Russell Millburn
  Patricia Hodge as Penny Milburn
  Matthew Kelly as Fitz
  Christopher Godwin as Hector Quilley

Production Details

Written by:
Laurence Marks, Maurice Gran

Directed by:
Derrick Goodwin, Les Chatfield

Produced by:
Derrick Goodwin

3 series, 20 episodes

Transmitted: 1980-82

TV Channel: ITV

London Weekend Television