A Bit of a Do
TV

A Bit of a Do

5.9 /10 10 votes
January 13, 1989 - December 1, 1989 2 Seasons 13 Episodes 60 min Ended NR

Overview

A Bit of a Do is a British comedy drama series based on the books by David Nobbs. The show starred David Jason and was aired on ITV in 1989. It was made for the ITV network by Yorkshire Television. The show was set in a fictional Yorkshire town. Each episode took place at a different social function and followed the changing lives of two families, the working-class Simcocks and the middle-class Rodenhursts, together with their respective friends, Rodney and Betty Sillitoe, and Neville Badger. The series begins with the wedding of Ted and Rita Simcock's son Paul to Laurence and Liz Rodenhurst's daughter Jenny; an event at which Ted and Liz begin an affair. The subsequent fallout from this affair forms the basis for most of the first series.

Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

Season 1

1989 6 Episodes
Season 2

Season 2

1989 7 Episodes

Key Information

Network ITV1
Type Scripted
Rating 5.9/10
Language EN
Country United States of America

Cast & Crew

David Jason

David Jason

Ted Simcock

Gwen Taylor

Gwen Taylor

Nicola Pagett

Nicola Pagett

Stephanie Cole

Stephanie Cole

Michael Jayston

Michael Jayston

David Thewlis

David Thewlis

Tim Wylton

Tim Wylton

Karen Drury

Karen Drury

Malcolm Tierney

Malcolm Tierney

Malcolm Hebden

Amanda Wenban

Diana Weston

Frequently Asked Questions

A Bit of a Do is a British comedy drama series based on the books by David Nobbs. The show starred David Jason and was aired on ITV in 1989....

A Bit of a Do has 2 seasons with 13 episodes.

A Bit of a Do premiered on January 13, 1989.

No, A Bit of a Do has ended. The final episode aired on December 1, 1989.

A Bit of a Do originally aired on ITV1. Check your local streaming services for availability.

A Bit of a Do has a rating of 5.9/10 based on user reviews.

A Bit of a Do is classified as Comedy, Drama.