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Series · 1985–1989Ended

Three Up, Two Down

6.2·4 seasons·25 episodes·30 min avg.

Comedy series about Nick and Angie, a young married couple, Angie's snobbish mother Daphne, and Nick's cockney father Sam. Much of the humour arises from the fact that the mismatched Daphne and Sam are forced by circumstances to share the flat below that occupied by their children.

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Your Place or Mine?
Your Place or Mine?Up next
Apr 15, 1985

Nick, a photographer, and his young wife, Angie, have just become the proud parents of a little boy, but money is tight, so Nick's south London father, Sam, has a suggestion to alleviate the financial burden. However, Angie's mother Daphne arrives from Cheltenham with an alternative suggestion - and she's used to getting her own way.

02
Widower's Mite
Widower's Mite
Apr 22, 1985

Both Sam and Daphne move into the basement. This does not bode well for a life of domestic bliss - and an unexpected visitor highlights the problems.

03
Ill Wind from Cheltenham
Ill Wind from Cheltenham
Apr 29, 1985

Sam and Daphne have been sharing the flat for a few weeks, but it has not been an easy time for either of them. Against her better judgment, Daphne is forced to include Sam in her social life.

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Epping's Not Far
Epping's Not Far
May 6, 1985

Sam and Daphne are trying to settle down to some sort of routine. Daphne tries to improve her social life but hasn't accounted for Sam.

05
Just Desserts
Just Desserts
May 13, 1985

Daphne is the proud owner of an antique which Sam wants. He attempts to arouse her sympathies - but Daphne is a hard case to crack.

06
Two Down, One to Go
Two Down, One to Go
May 20, 1985

Daphne is at the end of her tether. She feels the time is right for some hard bargaining, but she hasn't bargained for Sam.

Cast

4 credited
Lysette Anthony
Angie Tyler
Angela Thorne
Daphne Trenchard
Ray Burdis
Nick Tyler
Michael Elphick
Sam Tyler

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