Double First forgotton sitcom 1st episode 1980s Michael WIliams

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  • Опубликовано: 2 янв 2019
  • This is the 1st episode for Double First - this is a hour long edition which developed into a 6 part sitcom written by John Esmonde and Bob Larby. Mostly forgotton as part of their writing credits

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  • @jaymackie1164
    @jaymackie1164 Месяц назад +1

    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.

  • @maryfischer3447
    @maryfischer3447 2 месяца назад +1

    Thank you, this is lovely 😊

  • @InACountryGarden
    @InACountryGarden 4 месяца назад +2

    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.

  • @genaseidenschwarz1014
    @genaseidenschwarz1014 2 года назад +8

    What a complete delight!

  • @jillboyer-gunn3234
    @jillboyer-gunn3234 3 года назад +11

    What a wonderful show. Thank you

  • @InACountryGarden
    @InACountryGarden 4 месяца назад +1

    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. 👍

  • @jnuttso1
    @jnuttso1 3 года назад +12

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

    • @JJONNYREPP
      @JJONNYREPP 2 года назад +1

      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.

  • @deanwibley7383
    @deanwibley7383 4 года назад +9

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

  • @clivehowlett8415
    @clivehowlett8415 4 года назад +19

    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
      @JJONNYREPP 2 года назад +2

      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!

  • @maggiegarber246
    @maggiegarber246 3 года назад +8

    Bob Larby also wrote A Fine Romance.

  • @Ubique2927
    @Ubique2927 2 года назад +7

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

    • @david7322
      @david7322 2 года назад +3

      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
      @sirknight1399 Год назад

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

  • @georgietucker9202
    @georgietucker9202 4 года назад +13

    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
      @littlebopeep2190 3 года назад +7

      Any chance of putting them up thank you.☺️

    • @89awcock
      @89awcock 2 года назад +7

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

  • @sirknight1399
    @sirknight1399 Год назад +2

    Loved this show.

  • @theculturedthug6609
    @theculturedthug6609 Год назад +4

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

  • @capcompass9298
    @capcompass9298 Год назад +2

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

  • @jonmortermusic
    @jonmortermusic 3 года назад +4

    My god I’d forgotten about this!

  • @maryfischer3447
    @maryfischer3447 2 месяца назад +1

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

  • @seanpacitti9809
    @seanpacitti9809 Год назад +1

    how can i not get the other episodes on here.

  • @Wyngardian
    @Wyngardian 4 года назад +9

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

    • @vhsgold361
      @vhsgold361  4 года назад +5

      no sorry should have recorded them at the time

    • @JJONNYREPP
      @JJONNYREPP 2 года назад +2

      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..

  • @ZadenZane
    @ZadenZane 2 года назад +7

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

    • @P17RVV
      @P17RVV 2 года назад +5

      Yes he was

    • @ZadenZane
      @ZadenZane 2 года назад +7

      @@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
      @P17RVV 2 года назад +3

      Yes

    • @dionlindsay2
      @dionlindsay2 2 года назад +3

      Yes, for 30 years until he died in 2001.

  • @forgottentelevisiondrama2750
    @forgottentelevisiondrama2750 5 лет назад +4

    tx: 6 September 1988

    • @JJONNYREPP
      @JJONNYREPP 2 года назад

      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...

  • @KarLaLoVe
    @KarLaLoVe 2 года назад +2

    💕💕💕🌴🇺🇸

  • @QXZJX
    @QXZJX 10 месяцев назад

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

  • @greenonions5296
    @greenonions5296 Год назад +1

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

  • @fredflintstoner596
    @fredflintstoner596 2 года назад +8

    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 ?"
    ruclips.net/video/POO4lrTclNY/видео.html

    • @brianmorrison9168
      @brianmorrison9168 2 года назад +4

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

    • @fredflintstoner596
      @fredflintstoner596 2 года назад +1

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

    • @fredflintstoner596
      @fredflintstoner596 2 года назад +1

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

  • @ShaareiZoharDaas
    @ShaareiZoharDaas 7 месяцев назад

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

  • @pauldockree9915
    @pauldockree9915 Год назад

    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?

  • @christinepage1523
    @christinepage1523 2 года назад +7

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

    • @dionlindsay2
      @dionlindsay2 2 года назад +8

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