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Summary

Chris Bunting (Derek Nimmo) and his wife Katy (Rosemary Leach) have been married for 17 years. They are 'comfortably off' and happy with their life together.

Suddenly, life begins to change dramatically when Katy discovers that she is pregnant.

The first series deals with events leading up to the birth, while the second shows the happy couple trying to cope with a new baby.

Cast List

  Derek Nimmo as Chris Bunting
  Rosemary Leach as Katy Bunting
  Michael Graham Cox as Gerry Simpson
  Rosemary Martin as Jill Simpson (Series 1)
  Anna Dawson as Jill Simpson (Series 2)
  Fanny Rowe as Mrs Bunting
  Angela Piper as Priscilla (Series 2)
  Gordon Rollings as Horace (Series 2)

Production Details

Written by:
Jan Butlin

Directed by:
Graeme Muir

Produced by:
Graeme Muir

2 series, 14 episodes

Transmitted: 1978-80

TV Channel: ITV

Yorkshire Television