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You're Only Young Twice is a British sitcom produced by Yorkshire Television for ITV. Created and written by Michael Ashton and Pam Valentine, the programme ran for four series from 1977 to 1981, with a total of 31 episodes. At the Paradise Lodge retirement home, Flora Petty and her sidekick Cissie Lupin attempt to thwart the long-suffering staff, led by Miss Milton. The duo are occasionally assisted by former theatrical artiste Dolly Love and the haughty Mildred Fanshaw.
Last Episode Aired
1981-08-04
S4E7 — The Home Perm
Flora wants to impress Mr Petty's niece and nephew, who are visiting the next day, with a glamorous perm, but all the salons are conveniently booked up. When Flora learns that Cissie has a home perm kit, it seems to be the solution. Unfortunately, the result is a disaster, but the ladies know how to improvise.
Billed Cast
Peggy Mount
Flora Petty
Pat Coombs
Cissie Lupin
Charmian May
Miss Milton
Lally Bowers
Dolly Love
Diana King
Mildred Farnshaw
Georgina Moon
Miss Finch
Johnny Wade
Roger
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