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Competition Corner

19750916

20220814 (BBC7)

Much to William's annoyance Olive, Kath and Nev get the competition bug.

Stars Molly Sugden and Deryck Guyler.

Olive and William Wheeler are a crusty old married couple, who call each other ‘Mother' and ‘Father'.

He's still adapting to his retirement after 40 years in the same office, while she's trying to cope with him being under her feet all day.

Sitcom written by Anne Jones.

William Wheeler - Deryck Guyler

Olive Wheeler - Mollie Sugden

Jack Bailey - Norman Rossington

Kath - Patricia Greene

Nev - John Baddeley

Ange - Ysanne Churchman

Theme music composed and played by Alex Walsh and his Band.

Producer: Trafford Whitelock.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1975.

Father's Little Problems

19750923

20220821 (BBC7)

William's hypochondria results in a visit to the hospital.

Stars Molly Sugden and Deryck Guyler.

Olive and William Wheeler are a crusty old married couple, who call each other ‘Mother' and ‘Father'.

He's still adapting to his retirement after 40 years in the same office, while she's trying to cope with him being under her feet all day.

Sitcom written by Anne Jones.

William Wheeler - Deryck Guyler

Olive Wheeler - Mollie Sugden

Jack Bailey - Norman Rossington

Kath - Patricia Greene

Nev - John Baddeley

Theme music composed and played by Alex Walsh and his Band.

Producer: Trafford Whitelock.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1975.

William's hypochondria results in a hospital visit.

Gardening

19750902

20220807 (BBC7)

Father' says all the shopping trading stamps are his – and he wants to get a lawn mower.

Mother' has other ideas. And a confession to make....

Stars Molly Sugden and Deryck Guyler.

Olive and William Wheeler are a crusty old married couple, who call each other ‘Mother' and ‘Father'.

He's still adapting to his retirement after 40 years in the same office, while she's trying to cope with him being under her feet all day.

Sitcom written by Anne Jones.

Deryck Guyler - Mr Wheeler

Molly Sugden - Mrs Wheeler

Norman Rossington - Jack Bailey

Kath - Patricia Greene

John Baddeley - Nev

Peter Hawkins - Percy Grower

Theme music composed and played by Alex Walsh and his Band.

Producers: Trafford Whitelock

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1975.

Father's excited, he wants to get a new mower. Mother has other ideas.

Trixymixy Party

19750826

20220731 (BBC7)

Mother' has ordered some fancy party food to tempt other housewives to buy kitchen utensils.

Father' must stay out of the way.

Stars Molly Sugden and Deryck Guyler.

Olive and William Wheeler are a crusty old married couple, who call each other ‘Mother' and ‘Father'.

He's still adapting to his retirement after 40 years in the same office, while she's trying to cope with him being under her feet all day.

Sitcom written by Anne Jones.

William Wheeler - Deryck Guyler

Olive Wheeler - Molly Sugden

Jack Bailey - Norman Rossington

Nev - John Baddeley

Bob - Graham Weston

Theme music by Alex Welsh, played by Alex Welsh and his band

Producer: Trafford Whitelock

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1975.

Mother thinks she's found a way to make some money from her own home. Stars Mollie Sugden.

19740819

20190421 (BBC7)
20230910 (BBC7)
20230911 (BBC7)

After 40 years working in the same office, William Wheeler has just retired and battles to adapt to his new life of leisure.

His wife Olive, on the other hand, is trying to cope with him her feet all day, for the first time in their marriage.

The crusty old couple refer to each other as ‘Mother' and ‘Father'.

Starring Molly Sugden and Deryck Guyler.

Sitcom written by Anne Jones.

William Wheeler - Deryck Guyler

Olive Wheeler - Mollie Sugden

Jack Bailey - Norman Rossington

Producers: Richard Maddock and Peter Titheradge.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1974.

Having retired, William tries to adapt to a new way of life - as does his wife, Olive.

Finding A Little Job

19740826

20190428 (BBC7)
20230917 (BBC7)
20230918 (BBC7)

Author or lollipop man? William ponders how to fill his time.

Starring Molly Sugden and Deryck Guyler.

Sitcom written by Anne Jones.

After 40 years working in the same office, William Wheeler has just retired and battles to adapt to his new life of leisure.

His wife Olive, on the other hand, is trying to cope with him her feet all day, for the first time in their marriage.

William Wheeler - Deryck Guyler

Olive Wheeler - Molly Sugden

Jack Bailey - Norman Rossington

Neville - John Baddeley

Angela - Ysanne Churchman

Producers: Richard Maddock and Peter Titheradge.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1974.

William ponders how to fill his spare time: author or lollipop man?

To Be Or Not To Be, An Oap

19740902

20190505 (BBC7)
20230924 (BBC7)
20230925 (BBC7)

Freshly-retired William Wheeler reluctantly signs-up for his pension.

Starring Molly Sugden and Deryck Guyler.

Sitcom written by Anne Jones.

After 40 years working in the same office, William Wheeler has just retired and battles to adapt to his new life of leisure.

His wife Olive, on the other hand, is trying to cope with him her feet all day, for the first time in their marriage.

William - Deryck Guyler

Olive - Molly Sugden

Jack Bailey - Norman Rossington

Neville - John Baddeley

Angela - Ysanne Churchman

Pat - Patricia Green

Mrs Cox - Linda Polan

Producers: Richard Maddock and Peter Titheradge.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1974.

William reluctantly signs-up for his pension.

Taken For A Ride

19740909

20190512 (BBC7)
20231001 (BBC7)
20231002 (BBC7)

Now that he's retired, Olive pesters William to buy a car.

Starring Molly Sugden and Deryck Guyler.

Sitcom written by Anne Jones.

After 40 years working in the same office, William Wheeler has just retired and battles to adapt to his new life of leisure.

His wife Olive, on the other hand, is trying to cope with him her feet all day, for the first time in their marriage.

William - Deryck Guyler

Olive - Molly Sugden

Jack Bailey - Norman Rossington

Angela - Ysanne Churchman

Cath - Patricia Green

Producers: Richard Maddock and Peter Titheradge

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1974.

Do It Youself

19740916

20190519 (BBC7)
20231008 (BBC7)
20231009 (BBC7)

William's efforts at DIY shock both him and Olive.

Starring Molly Sugden and Deryck Guyler.

Sitcom written by Anne Jones.

After 40 years working in the same office, William Wheeler has just retired and battles to adapt to his new life of leisure.

His wife Olive, on the other hand, is trying to cope with him her feet all day, for the first time in their marriage.

Deryck Guyler - William Wheeler

Molly Sugden - Olive Wheeler

Norman Rossington - Jack Bailey

Ysanne Churchman - Angela

John Baddeley - Neville

Patricia Green - Cath

Linda Polan - Mrs Shipley

Producers: Richard Maddock and Peter Titheradge.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1974.

William's DIY efforts shock both him and Olive. Stars Deryck Guyler and Molly Sugden.

Annoying Little Habits

19740923

20190526 (BBC7)
20231015 (BBC7)
20231016 (BBC7)

Daughter-in-law, Angela, fears for William's state of mind.

Starring Molly Sugden and Deryck Guyler.

Sitcom written by Anne Jones.

After 40 years working in the same office, William Wheeler has just retired and battles to adapt to his new life of leisure.

His wife Olive, on the other hand, is trying to cope with him at her feet all day, for the first time in their marriage.

William - Deryck Guyler

Olive - Molly Sugden

Jack Bailey - Norman Rossington

Angela - Ysanne Churchman

Neville/Harold - John Baddeley

Producers: Richard Maddock and Peter Titheradge.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1974.

Daughter-in-law, Angela, fears for William's state of mind. Starring Deryck Guyler and Molly Sugden. From September 1974.

Dinner Dance

19750701

20200315 (BBC7)

Olive learns she's missed 30 years of the annual dance at William's firm.

Mollie Sugden and Deryck Guyler play crusty old married couple, Olive and William Wheeler.

After 40 years of work in the same office, he's now retired and is trying to adapt to his new life of leisure. She, on the other hand, is trying to adapt to having her husband under her feet all day, for the first time in their marriage.

William Wheeler - Deryck Guyler

Olive Wheeler - Mollie Sugden

Jack Bailey - Norman Rossington

Nev - John Baddeley

Kath - Patricia Greene

Writer: Anne Jones

Theme music composed and played by Alex Walsh and his Band.

Producer: Trafford Whitelock.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1975 .

Bungalow In Bournemouth

19750708

20200322 (BBC7)

Olive complains about the state of the house and wants to move to the seaside.

Molly Sugden and Deryck Guyler play Olive and William Wheeler. After forty years working for the same company, William has retired and trying hard to adapt to his new life of leisure. Olive, on the other hand, is trying to adapt to having her husband under her feet all day, for the first time in their marriage.

This second series ran from 1st July to 23rd September 1975.

CAST:

William Wheeler - Deryck Guyler

Olive Wheeler - Mollie Sugden

Jack Bailey - Norman Rossington

Kath - Patricia Greene

Mr. Carmichael - Ronald Herdman

Mrs. Chadwick/Agnes Carmichael - Linda Polan

Writer: Anne Jones

Theme music composed and played by Alex Walsh and his Band.

Producer: Trafford Whitelock.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1975 .

Wedding Bells

19750415

20200329 (BBC7)

William and Olive receive a surprise invitation to a posh wedding.

Molly Sugden and Deryck Guyler play Olive and William Wheeler. After forty years working for the same company, William has retired and is trying hard to adapt to his new life of leisure. Olive, on the other hand, is trying to adapt to having her husband under her feet all day, for the first time in their marriage.

This second series ran from 1st July to 23rd September 1975.

CAST:

William Wheeler - Deryck Guyler

Olive Wheeler - Mollie Sugden

Jack Bailey - Norman Rossington

Kath - Patricia Greene

Ange - Ysanne Churchman

Nev - John Baddeley

Writer: Anne Jones

Theme music composed and played by Alex Walsh and his Band.

Producer: Trafford Whitelock.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1975 .

Television Problems

19750722

20200405 (BBC7)

There's panic in the Wheeler household when the TV stops working. How will they cope?

This second series ran from 1st July to 23rd September 1975.

CAST:

William Wheeler - Deryck Guyler

Olive Wheeler - Mollie Sugden

Nev/TV Repairman - John Baddeley

Kath - Patricia Greene

Ange - Ysanne Churchman

Jack Bailey/TV Repairman - Norman Rossington

Writer: Anne Jones

Theme music composed and played by Alex Walsh and his Band.

Producer: Trafford Whitelock.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1975 .

Kath's Baby

19750729

20200412 (BBC7)

William appears indifferent to his daughter's good news. Stars Deryck Guyler and Mollie Sugden. From 1975.

Mollie Sugden and Deryck Guyler play Olive and William Wheeler. After forty years working for the same company, William has retired and is trying hard to adapt to his new life of leisure. Olive, on the other hand, is trying to adapt to having her husband under her feet all day, for the first time in their marriage.

This second series ran from 1st July to 23rd September 1975.

CAST:

William Wheeler - Deryck Guyler

Olive Wheeler - Mollie Sugden

Jack Bailey - Norman Rossington

Kath - Patricia Greene

Nev - John Baddeley

James - Ysanne Churchman

The Posh Lady - Linda Polan

Writer: Anne Jones

Theme music composed and played by Alex Walsh and his Band.

Producer: Trafford Whitelock.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1975.

Mother's Little Pet

19750805

20200419 (BBC7)

William and Olive are surrounded by pets, but can they have one of their own? Stars Deryck Guyler and Mollie Sugden. From 1975.

This second series ran from 1st July to 23rd September 1975.

with

JOHN BADDELEY as Nev

PATRICIA GREENE as Kath

YSANNE CHURCHMAN as Ange

GRAHAM WESTON as Bob

Home to Roost theme by ALEX WELSH , played by ALEX WELSH AND HIS BAND

Producer TRAFFORD WHITELOCK (Birmingham)

Contributors

Written By: Anne Jones

Deryck Guyler: Mr Wheeler

Mollie Sugden: Mrs Wheeler

Norman Rsssington: Jack Bailey

John Baddeley: Nev

Patricia Greene: Kath

Ysanne Churchman: Ange

Graham Weston: Bob

Mother's Not Well

19750812

20200426 (BBC7)

Full of cold, Olive spends the day in bed as William attempts the housework.

Mollie Sugden and Deryck Guyler play Olive and William Wheeler. After 40 years working for the same company, William has retired and is trying hard to adapt to his new life of leisure. Olive, on the other hand, is trying to adapt to having her husband under her feet all day, for the first time in their marriage.

William Wheeler - Deryck Guyler

Olive Wheeler - Mollie Sugden

Jack Bailey - Norman Rossington

Nev - John Baddeley

Mrs Cox - Linda Polan

Mrs Shipley - Joyce Latham

Writer: Anne Jones

Theme music composed and played by Alex Walsh and his Band.

Producer: Trafford Whitelock.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1975.

Episodes

Series	Episode	Title	First Broadcast	Repeated	Comments
		Competition Corner	19750916	20220814 (BBC7)	Much to William's annoyance Olive, Kath and Nev get the competition bug. Stars Molly Sugden and Deryck Guyler. Olive and William Wheeler are a crusty old married couple, who call each other ‘Mother' and ‘Father'. He's still adapting to his retirement after 40 years in the same office, while she's trying to cope with him being under her feet all day. Sitcom written by Anne Jones. William Wheeler - Deryck Guyler Olive Wheeler - Mollie Sugden Jack Bailey - Norman Rossington Kath - Patricia Greene Nev - John Baddeley Ange - Ysanne Churchman Theme music composed and played by Alex Walsh and his Band. Producer: Trafford Whitelock. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1975.
		Father's Little Problems	19750923	20220821 (BBC7)	William's hypochondria results in a visit to the hospital. Stars Molly Sugden and Deryck Guyler. Olive and William Wheeler are a crusty old married couple, who call each other ‘Mother' and ‘Father'. He's still adapting to his retirement after 40 years in the same office, while she's trying to cope with him being under her feet all day. Sitcom written by Anne Jones. William Wheeler - Deryck Guyler Olive Wheeler - Mollie Sugden Jack Bailey - Norman Rossington Kath - Patricia Greene Nev - John Baddeley Theme music composed and played by Alex Walsh and his Band. Producer: Trafford Whitelock. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1975. William's hypochondria results in a hospital visit.
		Gardening	19750902	20220807 (BBC7)	Father' says all the shopping trading stamps are his – and he wants to get a lawn mower. Mother' has other ideas. And a confession to make.... Stars Molly Sugden and Deryck Guyler. Olive and William Wheeler are a crusty old married couple, who call each other ‘Mother' and ‘Father'. He's still adapting to his retirement after 40 years in the same office, while she's trying to cope with him being under her feet all day. Sitcom written by Anne Jones. Deryck Guyler - Mr Wheeler Molly Sugden - Mrs Wheeler Norman Rossington - Jack Bailey Kath - Patricia Greene John Baddeley - Nev Peter Hawkins - Percy Grower Theme music composed and played by Alex Walsh and his Band. Producers: Trafford Whitelock First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1975. Father's excited, he wants to get a new mower. Mother has other ideas.
		Trixymixy Party	19750826	20220731 (BBC7)	Mother' has ordered some fancy party food to tempt other housewives to buy kitchen utensils. Father' must stay out of the way. Stars Molly Sugden and Deryck Guyler. Olive and William Wheeler are a crusty old married couple, who call each other ‘Mother' and ‘Father'. He's still adapting to his retirement after 40 years in the same office, while she's trying to cope with him being under her feet all day. Sitcom written by Anne Jones. William Wheeler - Deryck Guyler Olive Wheeler - Molly Sugden Jack Bailey - Norman Rossington Nev - John Baddeley Bob - Graham Weston Theme music by Alex Welsh, played by Alex Welsh and his band Producer: Trafford Whitelock First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1975. Mother thinks she's found a way to make some money from her own home. Stars Mollie Sugden.
01	01		19740819	20190421 (BBC7) 20230910 (BBC7) 20230911 (BBC7)	After 40 years working in the same office, William Wheeler has just retired and battles to adapt to his new life of leisure. His wife Olive, on the other hand, is trying to cope with him her feet all day, for the first time in their marriage. The crusty old couple refer to each other as ‘Mother' and ‘Father'. Starring Molly Sugden and Deryck Guyler. Sitcom written by Anne Jones. William Wheeler - Deryck Guyler Olive Wheeler - Mollie Sugden Jack Bailey - Norman Rossington Producers: Richard Maddock and Peter Titheradge. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1974. Having retired, William tries to adapt to a new way of life - as does his wife, Olive.
01	02	Finding A Little Job	19740826	20190428 (BBC7) 20230917 (BBC7) 20230918 (BBC7)	Author or lollipop man? William ponders how to fill his time. Starring Molly Sugden and Deryck Guyler. Sitcom written by Anne Jones. After 40 years working in the same office, William Wheeler has just retired and battles to adapt to his new life of leisure. His wife Olive, on the other hand, is trying to cope with him her feet all day, for the first time in their marriage. William Wheeler - Deryck Guyler Olive Wheeler - Molly Sugden Jack Bailey - Norman Rossington Neville - John Baddeley Angela - Ysanne Churchman Producers: Richard Maddock and Peter Titheradge. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1974. William ponders how to fill his spare time: author or lollipop man?
01	03	To Be Or Not To Be, An Oap	19740902	20190505 (BBC7) 20230924 (BBC7) 20230925 (BBC7)	Freshly-retired William Wheeler reluctantly signs-up for his pension. Starring Molly Sugden and Deryck Guyler. Sitcom written by Anne Jones. After 40 years working in the same office, William Wheeler has just retired and battles to adapt to his new life of leisure. His wife Olive, on the other hand, is trying to cope with him her feet all day, for the first time in their marriage. William - Deryck Guyler Olive - Molly Sugden Jack Bailey - Norman Rossington Neville - John Baddeley Angela - Ysanne Churchman Pat - Patricia Green Mrs Cox - Linda Polan Producers: Richard Maddock and Peter Titheradge. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1974. William reluctantly signs-up for his pension.
01	04	Taken For A Ride	19740909	20190512 (BBC7) 20231001 (BBC7) 20231002 (BBC7)	Now that he's retired, Olive pesters William to buy a car. Starring Molly Sugden and Deryck Guyler. Sitcom written by Anne Jones. After 40 years working in the same office, William Wheeler has just retired and battles to adapt to his new life of leisure. His wife Olive, on the other hand, is trying to cope with him her feet all day, for the first time in their marriage. William - Deryck Guyler Olive - Molly Sugden Jack Bailey - Norman Rossington Angela - Ysanne Churchman Cath - Patricia Green Producers: Richard Maddock and Peter Titheradge First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1974.
01	05	Do It Youself	19740916	20190519 (BBC7) 20231008 (BBC7) 20231009 (BBC7)	William's efforts at DIY shock both him and Olive. Starring Molly Sugden and Deryck Guyler. Sitcom written by Anne Jones. After 40 years working in the same office, William Wheeler has just retired and battles to adapt to his new life of leisure. His wife Olive, on the other hand, is trying to cope with him her feet all day, for the first time in their marriage. Deryck Guyler - William Wheeler Molly Sugden - Olive Wheeler Norman Rossington - Jack Bailey Ysanne Churchman - Angela John Baddeley - Neville Patricia Green - Cath Linda Polan - Mrs Shipley Producers: Richard Maddock and Peter Titheradge. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1974. William's DIY efforts shock both him and Olive. Stars Deryck Guyler and Molly Sugden.
01	06	Annoying Little Habits	19740923	20190526 (BBC7) 20231015 (BBC7) 20231016 (BBC7)	Daughter-in-law, Angela, fears for William's state of mind. Starring Molly Sugden and Deryck Guyler. Sitcom written by Anne Jones. After 40 years working in the same office, William Wheeler has just retired and battles to adapt to his new life of leisure. His wife Olive, on the other hand, is trying to cope with him at her feet all day, for the first time in their marriage. William - Deryck Guyler Olive - Molly Sugden Jack Bailey - Norman Rossington Angela - Ysanne Churchman Neville/Harold - John Baddeley Producers: Richard Maddock and Peter Titheradge. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1974. Daughter-in-law, Angela, fears for William's state of mind. Starring Deryck Guyler and Molly Sugden. From September 1974.
02	01	Dinner Dance	19750701	20200315 (BBC7)	Olive learns she's missed 30 years of the annual dance at William's firm. Mollie Sugden and Deryck Guyler play crusty old married couple, Olive and William Wheeler. After 40 years of work in the same office, he's now retired and is trying to adapt to his new life of leisure. She, on the other hand, is trying to adapt to having her husband under her feet all day, for the first time in their marriage. William Wheeler - Deryck Guyler Olive Wheeler - Mollie Sugden Jack Bailey - Norman Rossington Nev - John Baddeley Kath - Patricia Greene Writer: Anne Jones Theme music composed and played by Alex Walsh and his Band. Producer: Trafford Whitelock. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1975 .
02	02	Bungalow In Bournemouth	19750708	20200322 (BBC7)	Olive complains about the state of the house and wants to move to the seaside. Molly Sugden and Deryck Guyler play Olive and William Wheeler. After forty years working for the same company, William has retired and trying hard to adapt to his new life of leisure. Olive, on the other hand, is trying to adapt to having her husband under her feet all day, for the first time in their marriage. This second series ran from 1st July to 23rd September 1975. CAST: William Wheeler - Deryck Guyler Olive Wheeler - Mollie Sugden Jack Bailey - Norman Rossington Kath - Patricia Greene Mr. Carmichael - Ronald Herdman Mrs. Chadwick/Agnes Carmichael - Linda Polan Writer: Anne Jones Theme music composed and played by Alex Walsh and his Band. Producer: Trafford Whitelock. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1975 .
02	03	Wedding Bells	19750415	20200329 (BBC7)	William and Olive receive a surprise invitation to a posh wedding. Molly Sugden and Deryck Guyler play Olive and William Wheeler. After forty years working for the same company, William has retired and is trying hard to adapt to his new life of leisure. Olive, on the other hand, is trying to adapt to having her husband under her feet all day, for the first time in their marriage. This second series ran from 1st July to 23rd September 1975. CAST: William Wheeler - Deryck Guyler Olive Wheeler - Mollie Sugden Jack Bailey - Norman Rossington Kath - Patricia Greene Ange - Ysanne Churchman Nev - John Baddeley Writer: Anne Jones Theme music composed and played by Alex Walsh and his Band. Producer: Trafford Whitelock. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1975 .
02	04	Television Problems	19750722	20200405 (BBC7)	There's panic in the Wheeler household when the TV stops working. How will they cope? Molly Sugden and Deryck Guyler play Olive and William Wheeler. After forty years working for the same company, William has retired and is trying hard to adapt to his new life of leisure. Olive, on the other hand, is trying to adapt to having her husband under her feet all day, for the first time in their marriage. This second series ran from 1st July to 23rd September 1975. CAST: William Wheeler - Deryck Guyler Olive Wheeler - Mollie Sugden Nev/TV Repairman - John Baddeley Kath - Patricia Greene Ange - Ysanne Churchman Jack Bailey/TV Repairman - Norman Rossington Writer: Anne Jones Theme music composed and played by Alex Walsh and his Band. Producer: Trafford Whitelock. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1975 .
02	05	Kath's Baby	19750729	20200412 (BBC7)	William appears indifferent to his daughter's good news. Stars Deryck Guyler and Mollie Sugden. From 1975. Mollie Sugden and Deryck Guyler play Olive and William Wheeler. After forty years working for the same company, William has retired and is trying hard to adapt to his new life of leisure. Olive, on the other hand, is trying to adapt to having her husband under her feet all day, for the first time in their marriage. This second series ran from 1st July to 23rd September 1975. CAST: William Wheeler - Deryck Guyler Olive Wheeler - Mollie Sugden Jack Bailey - Norman Rossington Kath - Patricia Greene Nev - John Baddeley James - Ysanne Churchman The Posh Lady - Linda Polan Writer: Anne Jones Theme music composed and played by Alex Walsh and his Band. Producer: Trafford Whitelock. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1975.
02	06	Mother's Little Pet	19750805	20200419 (BBC7)	William and Olive are surrounded by pets, but can they have one of their own? Stars Deryck Guyler and Mollie Sugden. From 1975. Mollie Sugden and Deryck Guyler play Olive and William Wheeler. After forty years working for the same company, William has retired and is trying hard to adapt to his new life of leisure. Olive, on the other hand, is trying to adapt to having her husband under her feet all day, for the first time in their marriage. This second series ran from 1st July to 23rd September 1975. with JOHN BADDELEY as Nev PATRICIA GREENE as Kath YSANNE CHURCHMAN as Ange GRAHAM WESTON as Bob Home to Roost theme by ALEX WELSH , played by ALEX WELSH AND HIS BAND Producer TRAFFORD WHITELOCK (Birmingham) Contributors Written By: Anne Jones Deryck Guyler: Mr Wheeler Mollie Sugden: Mrs Wheeler Norman Rsssington: Jack Bailey John Baddeley: Nev Patricia Greene: Kath Ysanne Churchman: Ange Graham Weston: Bob
02	07	Mother's Not Well	19750812	20200426 (BBC7)	Full of cold, Olive spends the day in bed as William attempts the housework. Mollie Sugden and Deryck Guyler play Olive and William Wheeler. After 40 years working for the same company, William has retired and is trying hard to adapt to his new life of leisure. Olive, on the other hand, is trying to adapt to having her husband under her feet all day, for the first time in their marriage. William Wheeler - Deryck Guyler Olive Wheeler - Mollie Sugden Jack Bailey - Norman Rossington Nev - John Baddeley Mrs Cox - Linda Polan Mrs Shipley - Joyce Latham Writer: Anne Jones Theme music composed and played by Alex Walsh and his Band. Producer: Trafford Whitelock. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1975.