This BBC sitcom, written by Michael Pertwee, starred Canadians Bernard Braden and his wife, Barbara Kelly, in their first comedy show for 11 years. The series grew from a successful pilot in the Comedy Playhouse series.
The pair played Bernie and Barbara, a prosperous married couple with successful show-business careers.
In the debut episode, Bernie found his 18-year-old son Johnny (Mark Griffith) in a compromising position with Chantal, the attractive au pair girl (Pauline Collins), so she surreptitiously leaves the house – giving Barbara the idea that Bernard is being unfaithful to her.
Their daughter Sally was played by their real-life 19-year-old daughter, Kim.
Guests included Jack Smethurst, Gordon Rollings, Frank Thornton, Hugh Latimer and Michael Des Barres.
Bernard Braden was simultaneously starring in Braden’s Week.
Bernie
Bernard Braden Barbara
Barbara Kelly Sally
Kim Braden Johnny
Mark Griffith
Episodes
No Son of Mine | In Times of Crisis | Baby Talk | Roger | Come to the Aid of the Party | Pryde and Prejudice | Anniversary Schmaltz
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