Double First forgotton sitcom 1st episode 1980s Michael WIliams

[@jaymackie1164]

Yes this does seem more like a bittersweet drama with humorous bits like a sitcom. Such a shame there’s no more of this series.

[@InACountryGarden]

What a delight to see Michael Williams playing on the piano the motif to 'Bring in the Clowns' . . . his wife Judi Dench had made the song famous when she played in Sondheim's stage musical in London and sang that very song.

[@InACountryGarden]

What a lovely programme! I wasn't aware of the series before I discovered it at YT. It's more of a witty drama (than a 'sitcom' or even a 'comedy drama'). So the episode wasn't what I expected when I first started watching it. But in the end it was a far better viewing experience than I could have hoped for! Michael Williams is perfect in the lead role. And the other characters work so well with him. And it is so cleverly written. A true credit to the classic writers Esmonde & Larbey. Now I would love to find out what happens to the story & the characters after this 1st episode!! 🙂 Thanks for the upload. 👍

[@jillboyer-gunn3234]

What a wonderful show. Thank you

[@clivehowlett8415]

Thank you for this - i loved this when it was aired and have been looking on here for years to see if anyone had put it on

[@JJONNYREPP]

Double First forgotton sitcom 1st episode 1980s Michael WIliams 0503am 27.3.22 she brow beats him into taking up residence then calls him a ponce!

[@georgietucker9202]

I unearthed some old video cassettes recently and found a few episodes of this great comedy, brilliant performances from all esp Michael Williams as NV! I never saw this episode so thanks for putting it up

[@littlebopeep2190]

Any chance of putting them up thank you.☺️

[@89awcock]

Wow is there any chance of putting the episodes that you have this wonderful comedy onto KZbin I've always wanted to see this classic comedy but now I can if you can.

[@jnuttso1]

This is very good such a shame that there is no more 😭

[@JJONNYREPP]

Double First forgotton sitcom 1st episode 1980s Michael WIliams 0446AM 27.3.22 I ENDED UP HERE AFTR BEING AWOKEN BY A PROWLER AND THEN TRYING TO REPLY TO A FINE ROMANCE EPISODE WHICH NO BODY BUT ME WATCHED, ANYWAY... which is all very odd but in keeping with the overall insanity of this place. which may make for a decent absurdist sit-com. but i feel it's already been done with the young ones which is nothing akin to this kindda caper. imagine being an eagle-panther and ending up as a short order fry cook!!! p.s what are we getting from this? we are getting a couple of old gals who have had it drummed into their heads that they went to school with this fine chap when they patently did not and...not all goes to plan.

[@genaseidenschwarz1014]

What a complete delight!

[@maryfischer3447]

Thank you, this is lovely 😊

[@Ubique2927]

More of these please! Pretty please. With brass knobs on!

[@david7322]

I never forgot watching most of the “Double First” episodes as a teenage lad. I loved everything about them, especially the three lead actresses! It’s so great to watch this first episode again. I would love an opportunity to see the entire series.

[@sirknight1399]

@@david7322 Loved this show, 3 very fine ladies indeed!

[@deanwibley7383]

THANKS, loved this when first on. shame only one episode but better than nothing

[@maggiegarber246]

Bob Larby also wrote A Fine Romance.

[@LouScotland1976]

This randomly started playing on my KZbin channel and I got sucked in. Can anyone tell me what actually happens? Is he an imposter? Is he trying to steal from them? Is he who he says he is? What happened at the end? Thanks!

[@sirknight1399]

Loved this show.

[@capcompass9298]

A "hiatus" in the hallway? Wait a minute.

[@theculturedthug6609]

Is there anymore episodes available??? Got liking for this now.

[@maryfischer3447]

Does anyone remember "The Last Song" with Geoffey Palmer?

[@jonmortermusic]

My god I’d forgotten about this!

[@QXZJX]

He was great as radio Watson but miscast as a handsome genius captain of the cricket tea etc

[@ZadenZane]

Isn't/wasn't NV Standish married to Dame Judy Dench?

[@P17RVV]

Yes he was

[@ZadenZane]

@@P17RVV I wish someone would post up the rest of NV Standish's story! It's a bit frustrating getting part 1 and then nothing!!

[@P17RVV]

Yes

[@dionlindsay2]

Yes, for 30 years until he died in 2001.

[@seanpacitti9809]

how can i not get the other episodes on here.

[@forgottentelevisiondrama2750]

tx: 6 September 1988

[@JJONNYREPP]

Double First forgotton sitcom 1st episode 1980s Michael WIliams 0459am 27.3.22 are the oo-errr jokes meant to stand proud in this show...? it's coming (oooo-errr) across as a vile mac of a man shacking up to get at the young daughter, if you ask me... i mean; i dont do ooo-err so getting into that kindda mind set may cause all manner of dubious ad hoc situations... it's kindda hard (ooooo-errrr) to fathom what makes that kindda mind-set tick...

[@Wyngardian]

Have you got the rest of them? Haven't seen them for over 30 years...

[@vhsgold361]

no sorry should have recorded them at the time

[@JJONNYREPP]

Double First forgotton sitcom 1st episode 1980s Michael WIliams 0456am 27.3.22 wow 1 quid 95 pence for fish and chips and then it would probably have been 50 pence cheaper out in the wilds of lancashire..

[@fredflintstoner596]

Mrs Richards: "I paid for a room with a view !" Basil: (pointing to the lovely view) "That is Torquay, Madam." Mrs Richards: "It's not good enough!" Basil: "May I ask what you were expecting to see out of a Torquay hotel bedroom window? Sydney Opera House, perhaps? the Hanging Gardens of Babylon? Herds of wildebeest sweeping majestically past?..." Mrs Richards: "Don't be silly! I expect to be able to see the sea!" Basil: "You can see the sea, it's over there between the land and the sky." Mrs Richards: "I'm not satisfied. But I shall stay. But I expect a reduction." Basil: "Why?! Because Krakatoa's not erupting at the moment ?" kzbin.info/www/bejne/hoCyZZ-oicifhLs

[@brianmorrison9168]

What has the Faulty Towers reference got to do with this video ?

[@fredflintstoner596]

@@brianmorrison9168 ARE YOU THE COMMENT POLICE ? YOU FUCK WIT !

[@fredflintstoner596]

@@brianmorrison9168 ANYONE FOR TRIFLE ? THE DUCK'S OFF !

[@greenonions5296]

What a jerk N.V. is for sponging on them.

[@KarLaLoVe]

💕💕💕🌴🇺🇸

[@ShaareiZoharDaas]

This is all very realistic if one lets a setback dictate who they become😢

[@christinepage1523]

I wouldn't call this a sitcom, haven't found anything funny so far.

[@dionlindsay2]

Grant you there isn't a laughter track. More a "comedy of manners".

[@pauldockree9915]

Holly Aird and Peter Tuddenham? Why is this not a boxed set? Jennifer Hilary and Ann Bell? Clive Merrison? Okay. I confess. Jew-ish. Stand-ish?