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Summary

Tony Carpenter (Dennis Waterman) is a self-made millionaire who has never lost touch with his cockney roots.

He lives in a large house staffed by butler Sam (Sam Kelly), secretary Maggie (Jenna Russell) and cook Mrs Wembley (Joan Sims).

Tony has a stormy relationship with his wife Ruth (Judy Buxton). She's a snob who doesn't approve of his "all mates together" attitude to his staff.

Cast List

  Dennis Waterman as Tony Carpenter
  Sam Kelly as Sam
  Jenna Russell as Maggie
  Joan Sims as Mrs. Wembley
  Judy Buxton as Ruth Carpenter
  Michelle Hatch as Dawn
  Dora Bryan as Tony's Mum (Series 1)
  Pauline Letts as Tony's Mum (Series 2)
  Vanessa Medaway as Stephanie Carpenter
  Fiona Mollison as Jane Webster (Series 2-3)

Production Details

Written by:
Bob Larbey

Directed by:
Gareth Gwenlan, Paul Harrison

Produced by:
Gareth Gwenlan

3 series, 19 episodes

Transmitted: 1990-92

BBC Television