This comedy series from Yorkshire Television starred Harry Worth as recently widowed Harry Matthews who was bringing up two lively adolescents – 19-year-old Martin (Giles Watling) and 16-year-old Shirley (Debby Cumming) – in his suburban home on Windsor Avenue.
Harry was a fumbling, bumbling, absent-minded chap who left a trail of chaos and confusion in his wake while trying his best to be a modern father.
The Matthews’ neighbours were nosey Vera Blacker (Fanny Carby) next-door; the bossy Mrs Simkins (Sonia Graham); and Mrs Willoughby (Mela White).
Two series were made of the warm-hearted domestic comedy. It was Worth’s first appearance in a television comedy for four years.
Harry Matthews
Harry Worth Martin Matthews
Giles Watling Shirley Matthews
Debby Cumming Mrs Simkins
Sonia Graham Mrs Vera Blacker
Fanny Carby Mrs Willoughby
Mela White
Episodes
The Older Woman | Trouble with Shirley | The Dress, the Shirt and the Mower | Harry Gets Out More | Who Wants to Move? | Wedding Bells || The Disco | Help! | The One That Got Away | Rag Week | Fantasy Time | The Promotion | Every Picture Tells a Story
