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Series · 1977–1979Ended

Don't Forget to Write!

6.2·2 seasons·12 episodes·50 min avg.·United Kingdom

Once a successful playwright, George Maple is now procrastinating, lacking self-confidence and suffering from writer's block. He is seen at home with his supportive wife Mabel, son Wilfred and daughter Kate. They're frequently visited by neighbour Tom Lawrence, a confident, suave and successful playwright, and cleaner Mrs Field.

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Lesser Known English Dramatists
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Apr 18, 1977

Gordon, looking for any excuse not to continue with his new film script, submits to an interview from an earnest American student.

02
Thundering Hooves
Thundering Hooves
Apr 25, 1977

Gordon attends the filming of his latest screenplay - with which his director, Sandy, is not pleased.

03
The Tasting of the Wine
The Tasting of the Wine
May 2, 1977

The Maples need to find someone to open the village fête - but who?

04
A Friend in Need
A Friend in Need
May 9, 1977

Gordon wants an ordinary life as a welder on an oil rig. Jenny leaves Tom, and the Maples are stuck with their 5 awful children.

05
First Night
First Night
May 16, 1977

Gordon dreads the opening of his new play.

06
Going Up in the World
Going Up in the World
May 23, 1977

Gordon is astonished to find that his new play is a hit.

Cast

6 credited
George Cole
Gordon Maple
Gwen Watford
Mabel Maple
Francis Matthews
Tom Lawrence
CW
Clare Walker
Kate Maple
RE
Ron Emslie
Wilfred Maple
RL
Renny Lister
Jenny Lawrence

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