Episodes
| Series | Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
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| 01 | 01 | The Trouble With Emily | 19801230 | 20240417 (BBC7) 20240418 (BBC7) | Old people should value the future - they've got less of it'. Straight-talking Hilda Springett is one determined widow. She's organising a collection for her overseas charity whilst giving a pep talk to her pal Emily. Plus making holiday plans - and halting Social Services from sending Tommy to a care home. Starring Dame Thora Hird as Hilda. Terry Gregson's sitcom about a group of highly-active pensioners. Hilda Springett - Thora Hird Tommy Preston - Joe Gladwyn With: Pearl Hackney David Gooderson Jon Glover **** This programme is an off-air recording, and so does have a few issues with its technical quality – but we hope you enjoy it anyway. Hilda Springett is working for a charity and busy sorting out her pals. Stars Thora Hird. On charity collection day, Hilda refuses to let the years get the better of her - or her friends. Stars Thora Hird. From 1980. Old people should value the future - they've got less of it'. Straight talking Hilda is organising a collection for her overseas charity whilst giving a pep talk to her friend Emily, making holiday plans and preventing Social Services from sending Tommy to a care home. Starring Dame Thora Hird as the determined widow Mrs Hilda Springett. Joe Gladwin Written by Terry Gregson Producer Edward Taylor Hilda Springett is busy with her charity day and sorting out her friends. With Thora Hird. |
| 01 | 02 | Mildred And The Man | 19810106 | 20110523 (BBC7) 20110524 (BBC7) 20130115 (BBC7) 20130116 (BBC7) 20150622 (BBC7) 20150623 (BBC7) 20161209 (BBC7) 20161210 (BBC7) 20200515 (BBC7) 20220910 (BBC7) 20220911 (BBC7) 20240424 (BBC7) 20240425 (BBC7) | Man-mad Mildred's passions are aroused by the return of an old flame. Starring Thora Hird. A surviving episode from the BBC archive of Terry Gregson's sitcom about a group of highly active pensioners. Hilda Spriggett - Thora Hird Albert Pickles - Kenneth Connor Tommy Preston - Joe Gladwyn Producer: Edward Taylor. Man-mad Mildred's passions are aroused by the return of an old flame. Stars Thora Hird. Man-mad Mildred's passions are aroused by the return of an old flame. Stars Thora Hird and Joe Gladwyn. From January 1981. Classic comedy following a group of pensioners. Starring Thora Hird |
| 01 | 03 | Down Memory Lane | 19810113 | 20110530 (BBC7) 20110531 (BBC7) 20150629 (BBC7) 20150630 (BBC7) 20161216 (BBC7) 20161217 (BBC7) 20180828 (BBC7) 20180829 (BBC7) 20180901 (BBC7) 20200522 (BBC7) 20220909 (BBC7) 20220910 (BBC7) 20240501 (BBC7) 20240502 (BBC7) | Feisty Hilda's senior citizen holiday sees man-mad Mildred after a nostalgic destination. Starring Thora Hird. A surviving episode from the BBC archive of Terry Gregson's sitcom about a group of highly active pensioners. Hilda Spriggett - Thora Hird Albert Pickles - Kenneth Connor Tommy Preston - Joe Gladwyn Producer: Edward Taylor Hilda organises a holiday for senior citizens and Mildred wants a nostalgic destination. Feisty Hilda's senior citizen holiday sees man-mad Mildred after a nostalgic destination. Stars Thora Hird. From January 1981. Classic comedy following a group of pensioners. Starring Thora Hird |
| 01 | 04 | It's Quicker, By Coach | 19810120 | 20240508 (BBC7) 20240509 (BBC7) | Hilda is still determined to get her friends away on holiday to Weston-super-Mare but the coach company says it can't help her. Tommy is all doom and gloom after a brick has smashed his window and marmalade but he cheers up at the thought of a visit to a railway museum. And Mildred has an answer to the transport problem. Terry Gregson's sitcom about a group of highly active pensioners. Hilda Spriggett - Thora Hird Tommy Preston - Joe Gladwin With David Bradshawe and Martyn Read Producer Edward Taylor An off-air recording of an original programme first broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 1981. How are Hilda and friends getting to Weston-super-Mare and will Tommy go too? Hilda's holiday transport is running into problems - but Mildred has her intuition – and a nephew. With Thora Hird. From 1981. |
| 01 | 05 | Nerves | 19810203 | 20240515 (BBC7) 20240516 (BBC7) | Hilda has planned a trip to Weston-super-Mare, but her fellow travellers are beset with worries. The adventures of an active bunch of pensioners, living life to the full. Hilda Springett - Thora Hird Tommy Preston - Joe Gladwin Doctor Brown - Kenneth Connor Written by Terry Gregson. Producer: Edward Taylor Hilda plans a trip to Weston-super-Mare, but her fellow travellers are beset with worries. Hilda has planned a trip to Weston-super-Mare, but her fellow travellers are beset with worries. Stars Thora Hird. From 1981. |
| 01 | 06 | A Quiet Night | 19810210 | 20240522 (BBC7) 20240523 (BBC7) | It's the eve of the pensioners' trip to Weston-super-Mare and treasurer Tommy has concerns. The adventures of an active bunch of pensioners, living life to the full. Hilda Springett - Thora Hird Tommy Preston - Joe Gladwin The Vicar - Kenneth Connor Written by Terry Gregson. Producer: Edward Taylor It's the eve of the pensioners' trip to Weston-super-Mare and treasurer Tommy is worried. It's the eve of the pensioners' trip to Weston-super-Mare and treasurer Tommy has concerns. Stars Thora Hird. From 1981. It's the eve of the pensioners' trip to Weston-super-Mare and treasurer Tommy has some concerns. Starring Thora Hird. Terry Gregson's sitcom about a group of highly-active pensioners, living life to the full. |
| 01 | 07 | Something To Celebrate | 19810127 | 20240529 (BBC7) 20240530 (BBC7) | Emily and Mildred plan a surprise birthday party for Hilda. Can Tommy keep the secret? Starring Thora Hird. Terry Gregson's sitcom about a group of highly-active pensioners, living life to the full. Hilda Springett - Thora Hird Tommy Preston - Joe Gladwin with Tom Mennard and Martyn Read Producer: Edward Taylor Emily and Mildred plan a surprise birthday party for Hilda. Can Tommy keep the secret? Emily and Mildred plan a surprise birthday party for Hilda. Can Tommy keep the secret? Stars Thora Hird. From 1981. |
| 02 | 01 | Aftermath | 19811229 | 20250508 (BBC7) 20250509 (BBC7) | Hilda is spurred into action when the council threatens the local day centre with closure. The second series of adventures concerning a group of Lancashire senior citizens. In the first series they were planning trip to the seaside but this time Hilda, Emily, Mildred and Tommy divert their energies into saving the Carson Street Day Centre, which the council has threatened with closure. And, yes, ‘Never Too Late' does share a theme tune with TV's 'Terry and June'. Starring Dame Thora Hird as Hilda. Terry Gregson's sitcom about a group of highly-active pensioners. Hilda Spriggett - Thora Hird Tommy Preston - Joe Gladwin Doctor Brown - Kenneth Connor George/Sam the Butcher - John Livesey Producer: Edward Taylor **** This programme is an off-air recording, and so does have a few issues with its technical quality – but we hope you enjoy it anyway. Hilda is spurred into action when the local day centre faces closure. Hilda is spurred into action when the council threatens the local day centre with closure. Stars Thora Hird. From 1981. |
| 02 | 02 | The Hares And The Tortoise | 19820105 | 20250515 (BBC7) 20250516 (BBC7) |  Hilda is convinced a fancy dress sponsored fund-raiser will be a walk in the park. Starring Dame Thora Hird. Terry Gregson's sitcom about a group of highly-active pensioners. Hilda Spriggett - Thora Hird Mildred Emmett - Avis Bunnage Emily Holroyd - Megs Jenkins Tommy Preston - Joe Gladwin Doctor Brown - Kenneth Connor George/Sam the Butcher - John Livesey Producer: Edward Taylor Hilda thinks a sponsored fund-raiser will be a walk in the park. Feisty pensioner sitcom starring Thora Hird Hilda reckons a fancy-dress sponsored fund-raiser will be a walk in the park. Stars Thora Hird and Joe Gladwin. From 1982. Hilda thinks a fancy dress sponsored fund-raiser will be a walk in the park. The second series of adventures concerning a group of Lancashire senior citizens. In the first series they were planning trip to the seaside but this time Hilda, Emily, Mildred and Tommy divert their energies into saving the Carson Street Day Centre, which the council has threatened with closure. And, yes, ‘Never Too Late' does share a theme tune with TV's 'Terry and June'. Written by Terry Gregson. |
| 02 | 03 | The Omen | 19820112 | 20250522 (BBC7) 20250523 (BBC7) | Hilda believes everyone should have a purpose. Her purpose is making sure everyone else has one. The second series of adventures concerning a group of Lancashire senior citizens. In the first series they were planning trip to the seaside but this time Hilda, Emily, Mildred and Tommy divert their energies into saving the Carson Street Day Centre, which the council has threatened with closure. And, yes, ‘Never Too Late' does share a theme tune with TV's 'Terry and June'. Starring Dame Thora Hird as Hilda. Terry Gregson's sitcom about a group of highly-active pensioners. Hilda Spriggett - Thora Hird Tommy Preston - Joe Gladwin With John Graham and Henry Knowles. Producer: Edward Taylor **** This programme is an off-air recording, and so does have a few issues with its technical quality – but we hope you enjoy it anyway. Hilda believes everyone should have a purpose. And she is going to make sure of it. Hilda believes everyone should have a purpose – and hers it to ensure everyone else has one. Stars Thora Hird. From 1982. |
| 02 | 04 | Fete Takes A Hand | 19820119 | 20250529 (BBC7) 20250530 (BBC7) | Hilda and her friends want to save the day care centre - the question is how to raise the funds? The second series of adventures concerning a group of Lancashire senior citizens. In the first series they were planning trip to the seaside but this time Hilda, Emily, Mildred and Tommy divert their energies into saving the Carson Street Day Centre, which the council has threatened with closure. And, yes, ‘Never Too Late' does share a theme tune with TV's 'Terry and June'. Starring Dame Thora Hird as Hilda. Terry Gregson's sitcom about a group of highly-active pensioners. Hilda Spriggett - Thora Hird Tommy Preston - Joe Gladwin With David Ryall and Kenneth Connor. Producer: Edward Taylor **** This programme is an off-air recording, and so does have a few issues with its technical quality – but we hope you enjoy it anyway. Hilda wants to save the day care centre - the question is how to raise the funds? Hilda and her friends want to save the day care centre - the question is how to raise the funds? Stars Thora Hird. From 1982. Mildred Emmett - Avis Bunnage Emily Holroyd - Megs Jenkins Feisty pensioner sitcom starring Thora Hird |
| 02 | 05 | Hilda Stands Aside | 19820126 | 20250605 (BBC7) 20250606 (BBC7) | Will Hilda regret stepping aside when one of her fund raising committee suggests a ‘good' idea? Starring Dame Thora Hird Terry Gregson's sitcom about a group of highly-active pensioners. Hilda Spriggett - Thora Hird Mildred Emmett - Avis Bunnage Emily Holroyd - Megs Jenkins Tommy Preston - Joe Gladwin With Barbara Miller and Michael Tudor Barnes. Producer: Edward Taylor **** This programme is an off-air recording, and so does have a few issues with its technical quality – but we hope you enjoy it anyway. Will Hilda regret stepping aside from her fund raising committee? Feisty pensioner sitcom starring Thora Hird Will Hilda regret stepping aside when one of her fund raising committee suggests a ‘good' idea? Stars Thora Hird. From 1982. The second series of adventures concerning a group of Lancashire senior citizens. In the first series they were planning trip to the seaside but this time Hilda, Emily, Mildred and Tommy divert their energies into saving the Carson Street Day Centre, which the council has threatened with closure. And, yes, ‘Never Too Late' does share a theme tune with TV's 'Terry and June'. Starring Dame Thora Hird as Hilda. |
| 02 | 06 | Memorial Day | 19820202 | 20250612 (BBC7) 20250613 (BBC7) | Their friend, Fred Blackburn, has only gone and died - and he had left over raffle tickets to sell as well. The women were all sweet on Fred once and Tommy is too upset to carry on fundraising. Emily's obsessed with potatoes and Hilda, as usual, has to rally the troops.... Terry Gregson's sitcom about a group of highly-active pensioners. Starring Thora Hird Hilda Spriggett - Thora Hird Mildred Emmett - Avis Bunnage Emily Holroyd - Megs Jenkins Tommy Preston - Joe Gladwin With Joe Gladwin, Barbara Miller, Michael Tudor Barnes and Katherine Parr Producer Edward Taylor **** This programme is an off-air recording, and so does have a few issues with its technical quality – but we hope you enjoy it anyway*** Fundraising gets interrupted for the feisty pensioners. Feisty pensioner sitcom starring Thora Hird The day centre loses one of its popular members. Who's going to sell his batch of raffle tickets? Stars Thora Hird. From 1982. |
| 02 | 07 | Tommy's Little Fling | 19820209 | 20250619 (BBC7) 20250620 (BBC7) | One of Hilda's friends gets an unusual offer knocking on a door while collecting for charity. Starring Dame Thora Hird. Terry Gregson's sitcom about a group of highly-active pensioners. Hilda Spriggett - Thora Hird Mildred Emmett - Avis Bunnage Emily Holroyd - Megs Jenkins Tommy Preston - Joe Gladwin Mabel - Pearl Hackney Producer: Edward Taylor **** This programme is an off-air recording, and so does have a few issues with its technical quality – but we hope you enjoy it anyway. One of Hilda's friends gets an unusual offer when they're out collecting. Feisty pensioner sitcom starring Thora Hird One of Hilda's friends gets an unusual offer knocking on a door while collecting for charity. Stars Thora Hird. From 1982. One of Hilda's friends has an unusual offer when they knock on a door collecting for charity. Starring Dame Thora Hird as Hilda. One of Hilda's friends has an unusual offer when they are out collecting for charity One of Hilda's friends has an unusual offer when they knock on a door collecting for charity. Stars Thora Hird. From 1982. |
| 02 | 08 | The Last Dance | 19820216 | 20250626 (BBC7) 20250627 (BBC7) | Will Hilda's friends all be able to get ready the way they want to for a special charity dance? The second series of adventures concerning a group of Lancashire senior citizens. In the first series they were planning trip to the seaside but this time Hilda, Emily, Mildred and Tommy divert their energies into saving the Carson Street Day Centre, which the council has threatened with closure. And, yes, ‘Never Too Late' does share a theme tune with TV's 'Terry and June'. Starring Dame Thora Hird as Hilda. Terry Gregson's sitcom about a group of highly-active pensioners. Hilda Spriggett - Thora Hird Mildred Emmett - Avis Bunnage Emily Holroyd - Megs Jenkins Tommy Preston - Joe Gladwin Ben Wilkinson - Lockwood West. Producer: Edward Taylor **** This programme is an off-air recording, and so does have a few issues with its technical quality – but we hope you enjoy it anyway. Will Hilda's friends all be able to get ready for a special charity dance? Feisty pensioner sitcom starring Thora Hird Will Hilda's friends all be able to get ready the way they want to for a special charity dance? Stars Thora Hird. From 1982. |