A Bit of a Do(1989)
A Bit of a Do Synopsis
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.
A Bit of a Do (1989) is a comedy and drama series that premiered on January 13, 1989, spanning 2 seasons and 13 episodes. It stars David Jason, Gwen Taylor, Nicola Pagett and Stephanie Cole. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 11 ratings.
- First aired:
- 1989-01-13
- Last aired:
- 1989-12-01
A Bit of a Do Cast & Crew
Main cast
David Jason
as Ted Simcock
Gwen Taylor
Nicola Pagett
Stephanie Cole
Michael Jayston
David Thewlis
Tim Wylton
Karen Drury
Malcolm Tierney
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A Bit of a Do Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 11 ratings.
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A Bit of a Do – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream A Bit of a Do?
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How many seasons of A Bit of a Do are there?
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A Bit of a Do has 2 seasons and 13 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on January 13, 1989.
Is A Bit of a Do still running?
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No. A Bit of a Do is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on December 1, 1989.
Who is in the cast of A Bit of a Do?
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A Bit of a Do (1989) stars David Jason, Gwen Taylor, Nicola Pagett, Stephanie Cole and Michael Jayston. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is A Bit of a Do any good?
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A Bit of a Do (1989) is rated 6.3 out of 10 from 11 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like comedy and drama series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.