Once a successful playwright, George Maple is now procrastinating, lacking self-confidence and suffering from writer's block. He is seen at home with his supportive wife Mabel, son Wilfred and daughter Kate. They're frequently visited by neighbour Tom Lawrence, a confident, suave and successful playwright, and cleaner Mrs Field.
Don't Forget to Write! (Season 1)
Lesser Known English Dramatists (Episode 1)
Writer: Charles Wood
Air date: 1977-04-18
Runtime: 50 min
Overview: Gordon, looking for any excuse not to continue with his new film script, submits to an interview from an earnest American student.
Thundering Hooves (Episode 2)
Writer: Charles Wood
Air date: 1977-04-25
Runtime: 50 min
Overview: Gordon attends the filming of his latest screenplay - with which his director, Sandy, is not pleased.
The Tasting of the Wine (Episode 3)
Writer: Charles Wood
Air date: 1977-05-02
Runtime: 50 min
Overview: The Maples need to find someone to open the village fête - but who?
A Friend in Need (Episode 4)
Writer: Charles Wood
Air date: 1977-05-09
Runtime: 50 min
Overview: 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 (Episode 5)
Writer: Charles Wood
Air date: 1977-05-16
Runtime: 50 min
Overview: Gordon dreads the opening of his new play.
Going Up in the World (Episode 6)
Writer: Charles Wood
Air date: 1977-05-23
Runtime: 50 min
Overview: Gordon is astonished to find that his new play is a hit.
Seasons
Episodes 6
Episodes 6