Episodes
| Series | Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 01 | The Threshold | 19650521 | 20141013 (BBC7) 20141018 (BBC7) 20170420 (BBC7) 20170422 (BBC7) 20190826 (BBC7) 20190831 (BBC7) 20230804 (BBC7) 20230805 (BBC7) | Young newlyweds Kate and George Starling find themselves locked out of their new flat. Richard Waring's sitcom based on the mutual love and mistrust of two newlyweds. George - Richard Briers Kate - Prunella Scales Nora - Heather Chasen Peter - Geoffrey Matthews With: John Baddeley Norma Ronald Philip Guard Producer: Charles Maxwell First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in May 1965. Newlyweds George and Kate find themselves locked out of their new flat. |
| 01 | 02 | Trial Separation | 19650528 | 20141020 (BBC7) 20170427 (BBC7) 20190902 (BBC7) 20230811 (BBC7) 20230812 (BBC7) | Will a night out with old friends get George in hot water with Kate? Richard Waring's sitcom based on the mutual love and mistrust of two newlyweds. George - Richard Briers Kate - Prunella Scales John - David Morton Miles - Rodney Diak Ossie - David Graham Producer: Charles Maxwell First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in May 1965. |
| 01 | 03 | The Good Neighbours | 19650604 | 20141027 (BBC7) 20170504 (BBC7) 20190909 (BBC7) 20230818 (BBC7) 20230819 (BBC7) | George and Kate step in when they overhear their neighbours rowing. Richard Waring's sitcom based on the mutual love and mistrust of two newlyweds. George - Richard Briers Kate - Prunella Scales Laura - Heather Chasen Peter - Geoffrey Matthews Mr Reynolds - Leon Thau Producer: Charles Maxwell First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in May 1965. |
| 01 | 04 | The Job | 19650611 | 20131225 (BBC7) 20131226 (BBC7) 20141103 (BBC7) 20170511 (BBC7) 20190916 (BBC7) 20230825 (BBC7) 20230826 (BBC7) | Grumpy George finds keeping his new wife at home is very expensive. So Kate sets off to find a job.... Richard Waring's sitcom based on the mutual love and mistrust of two newlyweds. George - Richard Briers Kate - Prunella Scales Ronald - Terence Alexander Other parts played by: Isabel Rennie John Baddeley Elizabeth Morgan Producer: Charles Maxwell First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in June 1965. The newlyweds need more money, but will George like Kate's new job? |
| 01 | 05 | Four-part Harmony | 19650618 | 20141110 (BBC7) 20170525 (BBC7) 20190923 (BBC7) 20230901 (BBC7) 20230902 (BBC7) | Whilst George is in the pub, Kate worries about what he's really up to... Richard Waring's sitcom based on the mutual love and mistrust of two newlyweds. George - Richard Briers Kate - Prunella Scales Laura - Heather Chasen Peter - Geoffrey Matthews Other parts played by: Jo Kendall Nigel Graham Producer: Charles Maxwell First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in June 1965. While George is in the pub, Kate worries about what he is really up to. |
| 01 | 06 | The Party | 19650625 | 20141117 (BBC7) 20170601 (BBC7) 20190930 (BBC7) 20230908 (BBC7) 20230909 (BBC7) | Kate's furious - why haven't they been invited to their friend's party? Richard Waring's sitcom based on the mutual love and mistrust of two newlyweds. George - Richard Briers Kate - Prunella Scales With: Rodney Diak Audrey Nicholson David Graham David Morton Producer: Charles Maxwell First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in June 1965. Kate is furious - why have they not been invited to their friend's party? |
| 01 | 07 | There's No Place Like A New Place | 19650702 | 20141124 (BBC7) 20170608 (BBC7) 20191007 (BBC7) 20230915 (BBC7) 20230916 (BBC7) | George and Kate get itchy feet when their neighbours hint at moving. Richard Waring's sitcom based on the mutual love and mistrust of two newlyweds. George - Richard Briers Kate - Prunella Scales Nora - Heather Chasen Peter - Geoffrey Matthews George's Father - Geoffrey Sumner Kate's Mother - Joan Sanderson Mr Cartwright - Wallas Eaton Producer: Charles Maxwell First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in July 1965. |
| 01 | 08 | The Move | 19650709 | 20141201 (BBC7) 20170615 (BBC7) 20191014 (BBC7) 20230922 (BBC7) 20230923 (BBC7) | Pastures new for Kate and George, but what about their new neighbours? Richard Waring's sitcom based on the mutual love and mistrust of two newlyweds. George - Richard Briers Kate - Prunella Scales Miles - Derek Waring Mr Renfrew Smith - Felix Felton Other parts played by: John Graham Leon Thau Jo Kendall Producer: Charles Maxwell First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in July 1965. Time for pastures new for Kate and George, but what about their new neighbours? |
| 01 | 09 | The Convention | 19650716 | 20141208 (BBC7) 20170622 (BBC7) 20191021 (BBC7) 20230929 (BBC7) 20230930 (BBC7) | Kate is concerned when George heads to Birmingham with his colleagues Richard Waring's sitcom based on the mutual love and mistrust of two newlyweds. George - Richard Briers Kate - Prunella Scales Miles - Derek Waring Mr Renfrew Smith - Felix Felton Other parts played by: John Graham Leon Thau Jo Kendall Producer: Charles Maxwell First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in July 1965. Kate is concerned when George heads to Birmingham with his colleagues. |
| 01 | 10 | The Illness | 19650723 | 20141215 (BBC7) 20170629 (BBC7) 20191028 (BBC7) 20231006 (BBC7) 20231007 (BBC7) | Kate's not feeling well - will George be able to cope? Richard Waring's sitcom based on the mutual love and mistrust of two newlyweds. George - Richard Briers Kate - Prunella Scales Arthur - Frederick Treves Denis - Peter Hawkins Jeanie - Audrey Nicholson Murray - Penny Morrell Father - Geoffrey Sumner Mother - Diana King Producer: Charles Maxwell First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in July 1965. Kate is not feeling well - will George be able to cope? |
| 01 | 11 | Holiday Attraction | 19650730 | 20141229 (BBC7) 20170706 (BBC7) 20191104 (BBC7) 20231013 (BBC7) 20231014 (BBC7) | Can Kate and George agree on a holiday destination? Richard Waring's sitcom based on the mutual love and mistrust of two newlyweds. George - Richard Briers Kate - Prunella Scales Miles - Derek Waring Pauline - Rosalind Knight Ronald - William Fox Producer: Charles Maxwell First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in July 1965. Can Kate and George agree on a holiday destination? Stars Richard Briers and Prunella Scales. From July 1965. |
| 01 | 12 | The Divorce | 19650806 | 20150105 (BBC7) 20170713 (BBC7) 20191111 (BBC7) 20231020 (BBC7) 20231021 (BBC7) | When some friends split up, Kate and George become rather nervous. Richard Waring's sitcom based on the mutual love and mistrust of two newlyweds. George - Richard Briers Kate - Prunella Scales Teddy - Philip Guard Hilary - Rosemary Miller Wally - Peter Gilmore Jill - Isabel Rennie Odd Man Out - John Baddeley Producer: Charles Maxwell First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in August 1965. When some friends split up, Kate and George become rather nervous. Stars Richard Briers and Prunella Scales. From August 1965. |
| 01 | 13 LAST | A Nice Surprise | 19650813 | 20150112 (BBC7) 20150117 (BBC7) 20170720 (BBC7) 20191118 (BBC7) 20231027 (BBC7) 20231028 (BBC7) | Can Kate and George cope with an unexpected arrival? Richard Waring's sitcom based on the mutual love and mistrust of two newlyweds. George - Richard Briers Kate - Prunella Scales Miles - Derek Waring Arthur - Frederick Treves Denis - Peter Hawkins Kate's Mother - , Joan Sanderson George's Parents - Geoffrey Sumner/Diana King Doctor Bennett - Frederick Treves Producer: Charles Maxwell First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in August 1965. Can Kate and George cope with an unexpected arrival? Stars Richard Briers and Prunella Scales. From August 1965. |
| 02 | 01 | 19670319 | 20150615 (BBC7) 20150620 (BBC7) 20180125 (BBC7) 20180127 (BBC7) 20211129 (BBC7) 20240105 (BBC7) 20240106 (BBC7) | George Starling is being driven mad by his wife Kate's preparations for their first baby. Richard Waring's sitcom based on the mutual love and mistrust of two newlyweds. George - Richard Briers Kate - Prunella Scales Henry - Peter Hawkins Sarah - Rosemary Miller Ronnie - James Taylor Midge - Jo Kendall Mother - Diana King Recorded at the BBC Paris Studio in London. Producer: Charles Maxwell First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in March 1967. George is driven mad by Kate's baby preparations. George is driven mad by Kate's baby preparations. Adapted from TV with Richard Briers and Prunella Scales. From March 1967. | |
| 02 | 02 | 19670326 | 20150622 (BBC7) 20180201 (BBC7) 20211206 (BBC7) 20240112 (BBC7) 20240113 (BBC7) | With baby a week overdue, there's frustration for George and Kate. Richard Waring's sitcom based on the mutual love and mistrust of two newlyweds. George Starling - Richard Briers Kate Starling - Prunella Scales Mr Hopkins - Clive Morton Mrs Hopkins - Noel Hood Miles Colvey - Edward de Souza Dr Bennett - Frederick Treves Receptionist - Beth Boyd Recorded at the BBC Paris Studio in London. Producer: Charles Maxwell First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in March 1967. Frustrated George and Kate's baby is a week overdue. Frustrated George and Kate's baby is a week overdue. Adapted from TV with Richard Briers and Prunella Scales. From March 1967. | |
| 02 | 03 | 19670402 | 20150629 (BBC7) 20180208 (BBC7) 20211213 (BBC7) 20240119 (BBC7) 20240120 (BBC7) | The new baby arrives, but George manages to mess up big time. Richard Waring's sitcom based on the mutual love and mistrust of two newlyweds. George Starling - Richard Briers Kate Starling - Prunella Scales Miles Colvey - Edward de Souza Sister - Charlotte Mitchell Flower Seller - David Graham Recorded at the BBC Paris Studio in London. Producer: Charles Maxwell First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in April 1967. The new baby arrives, but George messes up big time. The new baby arrives, but George messes up big time. Adapted from TV with Richard Briers and Prunella Scales. From April 1967. | |
| 02 | 04 | 19670409 | 20150706 (BBC7) 20180215 (BBC7) 20211220 (BBC7) 20240126 (BBC7) 20240127 (BBC7) | George worries about what the future holds for baby Helen. Richard Waring's sitcom based on the mutual love and mistrust of two newlyweds. George - Richard Briers Kate - Prunella Scales Helen - Carol Marsh Dave/Michael - Philip Guard George's Mum - Diana King George's Dad - Geoffrey Sumner Mr Dixon/Mr Fielding - Wilfred Babbage Mrs Fielding - Pearl Hackney Producer: Charles Maxwell First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in April 1967. George worries about what the future holds for baby Helen. Starring Richard Briers and Prunella Scales. From April 1967. | |
| 02 | 05 | 19670416 | 20150713 (BBC7) 20150718 (BBC7) 20180222 (BBC7) 20211227 (BBC7) 20240202 (BBC7) 20240203 (BBC7) | George and Kate get in a tizzy showing-off baby Helen. Richard Waring's sitcom based on the mutual love and mistrust of two newlyweds. George - Richard Briers Kate - Prunella Scales Nora - Heather Chasen Peter - Ronald Hines Harry - Fraser Kerr Sheila - Carole Boyd Producer: Charles Maxwell First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in April 1967. George and Kate get in a tizzy showing off baby Helen. George and Kate get in a tizzy showing off baby Helen. Adapted from TV with Richard Briers and Prunella Scales. From April 1967. | |
| 02 | 06 | 19670423 | 20150720 (BBC7) 20180301 (BBC7) 20220103 (BBC7) 20240209 (BBC7) 20240210 (BBC7) | George and Kate's first night out since baby arrived doesn't go well. Richard Waring's sitcom based on the mutual love and mistrust of two newlyweds. George - Richard Briers Kate - Prunella Scales Arthur - Frederick Treves Dennis - Robert McBain Pauline - Audrey Nicholson George's Mum - Diana King Producer: Charles Maxwell First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in April 1967. Can new parents George and Kate manage a night out? Originating on BBC TV, Marriage Lines ran between 1963-65 and was adapted in two series for BBC radio due to its popularity. Can new parents George and Kate manage a night out? Adapted from TV with Richard Briers and Prunella Scales. From April 1967. | |
| 02 | 07 | 19670430 | 20150727 (BBC7) 20180308 (BBC7) 20220110 (BBC7) 20240216 (BBC7) 20240217 (BBC7) | Can Kate and George organise their baby Helen's Christening? George and Kate's first night out since baby arrived doesn't go well. Richard Waring's sitcom based on the mutual love and mistrust of two newlyweds. George - Richard Briers Kate - Prunella Scales Kate's Mother - Joan Sanderson Miles - Edward de Souza George's Mum - Diana King George's Dad - Geoffrey Sumner Bertie - Peter Hawkins Producer: Charles Maxwell First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in April 1967. Can Kate and George organise baby Helen's christening? Can Kate and George organise baby Helen's christening? Adapted from TV with Richard Briers and Prunella Scales. From April 1967. | |
| 02 | 08 | 19670507 | 20150803 (BBC7) 20180315 (BBC7) 20220117 (BBC7) 20240223 (BBC7) 20240224 (BBC7) | Baby Helen is annoying Kate and George's neighbours. Richard Waring's sitcom based on the mutual love and mistrust of two newlyweds. George - Richard Briers Kate - Prunella Scales Kate's Mother - Joan Sanderson George's Mum - Diana King George's Dad - Geoffrey Sumner Miss Hudson - Pearl Hackney Mr Manderson - Lockwood West Producer: Charles Maxwell First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in May 1967. Baby Helen is annoying Kate and George's neighbours. Adapted from TV with Richard Briers and Prunella Scales. From May 1967. | |
| 02 | 09 | 19670514 | 20150810 (BBC7) 20180322 (BBC7) 20220124 (BBC7) 20240301 (BBC7) 20240302 (BBC7) | Can Kate and George agree on a place to live together with baby Helen? Richard Waring's sitcom based on the mutual love and mistrust of two newlyweds. George - Richard Briers Kate - Prunella Scales George's Mum - Diana King Leslie - Tim Barrett Miss Walters - Charlotte Mitchell Mrs Harris - Doris Rogers Producer: Charles Maxwell First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in May 1967. Can Kate and George agree on a place to live together with baby Helen? Stars Richard Briers and Prunella Scales. From May 1967. | |
| 02 | 10 | 19670521 | 20150817 (BBC7) 20180329 (BBC7) 20220131 (BBC7) 20220205 (BBC7) 20240308 (BBC7) 20240309 (BBC7) | Can a job abroad solve George and Kate's housing crisis? Richard Waring's sitcom based on the mutual love and mistrust of two newlyweds. George - Richard Briers Kate - Prunella Scales Arthur/Doctor - Frederick Treves Dennis - Robert McBain Miles - Edward de Souza George's Mum - Diana King George's Dad - Geoffrey Sumner Overseas Liaison Officer - Wilfred Babbage Producer: Charles Maxwell First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in May 1967. Can a job abroad solve George and Kate's housing crisis? Adapted from TV with Richard Briers and Prunella Scales. From May 1967. | |
| 02 | 11 | 19670528 | 20150824 (BBC7) 20180405 (BBC7) 20220207 (BBC7) 20240315 (BBC7) 20240316 (BBC7) | Could a new arrival upset George and Kate's house plans? Richard Waring's sitcom based on the mutual love and mistrust of two newlyweds. George - Richard Briers Kate - Prunella Scales Patty - Anna Gilchrist Neville - Derek Fowlds Jean - Rosemary Miller Miles - Edward de Souza Dr Bennett - Frederick Treves Producer: Charles Maxwell First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in May 1967. Could a new arrival upset George and Kate's house plans? Adapted from TV with Richard Briers and Prunella Scales. From May 1967. | |
| 02 | 12 | 19670604 | 20150831 (BBC7) 20180412 (BBC7) 20220214 (BBC7) 20240322 (BBC7) 20240323 (BBC7) | What will George and Kate make of their first house? Richard Waring's sitcom based on the mutual love and mistrust of two newlyweds. George - Richard Briers Kate - Prunella Scales Miles - Edward de Souza Mrs Baker - Gretchen Franklin Mrs Wheeler - Norma Ronald Other parts played by John Baddeley and Alec Bregonzi. Producer: Charles Maxwell First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in June 1967. What will George and Kate make of their first house? Adapted from TV with Richard Briers and Prunella Scales. From May 1967. | |
| 02 | 13 | 19570611 | 20240329 (BBC7) 20240330 (BBC7) | It's baby's christening day and George is packing for Africa. Richard Waring's sitcom based on the mutual love and mistrust of two newlyweds. Originating on BBC TV, Marriage Lines ran between 1963-65 and was adapted in two series for BBC radio due to its popularity. George Starling - Richard Briers Kate - Prunella Scales Miles - Edward De Souza George's Mum - Diana King George's Dad - Geoffrey Sumner Kate's Mum - Joan Sanderson The Mystery Guest - Charlotte Mitchell Other Roles - Peter Hawkins Producer: Charles Maxwell First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in June 1967. It's christening day and George is packing for Africa. It's christening day and George is packing for Africa. Adapted from TV. With Richard Briers and Prunella Scales. From June 1967. | |
| 02 | 13 LAST | 19570611 | 20150907 (BBC7) 20150912 (BBC7) 20180419 (BBC7) 20220221 (BBC7) | It's baby's christening day and George is packing for Africa. Richard Waring's sitcom based on the mutual love and mistrust of two newlyweds. George Starling - Richard Briers Kate - Prunella Scales Miles - Edward De Souza George's Mum - Diana King George's Dad - Geoffrey Sumner Kate's Mum - Joan Sanderson The Mystery Guest - Charlotte Mitchell Other Roles - Peter Hawkins Producer: Charles Maxwell First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in June 1967. It's christening day and George is packing for Africa. |