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Summary

Sam Tyler (Michael Elphick) moves into the basement flat of the house owned by his son Nick (Ray Burdis).

Unknown to Nick, his wife Angie (Lysette Anthony) has promised the flat to her mother, Daphne Trenchard (Angela Thorne).

Nick and Angie arrive at a compromise by which Sam and Daphne will share the basement flat.

This leads to some difficulties, particularly for Daphne, who thinks that Sam is coarse and vulgar.

Sam, on the other hand, would like a much closer relationship with Daphne.

Cast List

  Angela Thorne as Daphne Trenchard
  Michael Elphick as Sam Tyler
  Ray Burdis as Nick Tyler
  Lysette Anthony as Angie Tyler
  John Grillo as Wilf
  Neil Stacy as Major Giles Bradshaw (Series 2-3)

Production Details

Written by:
Richard Ommanney

Directed by:
Mandie Fletcher, John B Hobbs

Produced by:
David Askey, John B Hobbs

4 series, 25 episodes

Transmitted: 1985-89

TV Channel: BBC1

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