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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.
Last Episode Aired
1979-02-22
S2E6 — We're Going to Maxim's
With Mabel immobile in a surgical collar, Gordon organizes Christmas dinner.
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George Cole
Gordon Maple
Gwen Watford
Mabel Maple
Francis Matthews
Tom Lawrence
Clare Walker
Kate Maple
Ron Emslie
Wilfred Maple
Renny Lister
Jenny Lawrence
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