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Don't Forget To Write!

50min

Comedy

Don’t Forget to Write! is a British television sitcom, broadcast by the BBC from 1977 to 1979. The central character is George Maple (George Cole) who was formerly a successful playwright, but is now procrastinating, lacking self-confidence and suffering from writer's block. He is seen at home with his supportive wife Mabel (Gwen Watford), son Wilfred (Ron Emslie) and daughter Kate (Claire Walker). They are frequently visited by neighbour Tom Lawrence (Francis Matthews) who is a confident, suave and successful playwright and cleaner Mrs Field (Daphne Heard).

Episodes

Cast

Season 1

Lesser Known English Dramatists

1. Lesser Known English Dramatists

50min

18th Apr 1977

Gordon, looking for any excuse not to continue with his new film script, submits to an interview from an earnest American student.

Thundering Hooves

2. Thundering Hooves

50min

25th Apr 1977

Gordon attends the filming of his latest screenplay - with which his director, Sandy, is not pleased.

The Tasting of the Wine

3. The Tasting of the Wine

50min

2nd May 1977

The Maples need to find someone to open the village fête - but who?

A Friend in Need

4. A Friend in Need

50min

9th May 1977

Gordon wants an ordinary life as a welder on an oil rig. Jenny leaves Tom, and the Maples are stuck with their 5 awful children.

First Night

5. First Night

50min

16th May 1977

Gordon dreads the opening of his new play.

Going Up in the World

6. Going Up in the World

50min

23rd May 1977

Gordon is astonished to find that his new play is a hit.

First air date

18th Apr 1977

Last air date

22nd Feb 1979

Status

Ended

Type

Scripted

Original language

en

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