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.
Seasons and episodes
2 seasons · 13 episodes
- 1S2 E1
The Church Wedding
Oct 20, 1989
Rita is marrying her politician boyfriend Jerry but her son Paul refuses to attend. Ted however does go to the church and cannot hide his amusement when Rita decides to jilt her fiance. He is also captivated by a new woman, Corinna, and Rod
- 2S2 E2
The Christening
Oct 27, 1989
Much has changed for the characters as Rita is now a Labour Councillor, Elvis is a journalist and Ted is engaged to Corinna. It is not all happy news though, as Jenny announces that her marriage is over and Elvis rows with Carol.
- 3S2 E3
The Grand Opening Of Sillitoe's
Nov 3, 1989
It is the opening of Rodney and Betty's health food complex and Rita is unpopular due to her council work. She becomes even less popular with Liz when Rita declares that the new man in her life is Liz's brother. Ted meanwhile agrees to move
- 4S2 E4
The Farewell Party
Nov 10, 1989
It is Ted's farewell do and all of his family and friends attend in fancy dress. But the night is a disaster as Ted learns that Corinna is a con-woman, and news arrives that Paul has been arrested for throwing an egg at the Prime Minister.
- 5S2 E5
The Inauguration Of The Outer Inner Relief Ring Road
Nov 17, 1989
Rita must face open hostility due to the unpopular ring road and also has to cope with the knowledge that her son Paul will be sent to prison for six months.
- 6S2 E6
The Funeral
Nov 24, 1989
It is the day of Neville's funeral after his death in a car accident and Liz tries to make it a happy occasion as Neville would have wanted. The mood is genuinely lifted for Rita when Geoffrey proposes to her.
Starring
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch A Bit of a Do?
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- How many seasons of A Bit of a Do are there?
- A Bit of a Do has 2 seasons and 13 episodes. Status: Ended.
- Will there be a new season of A Bit of a Do?
- A Bit of a Do has ended; no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on December 1, 1989.
- Who stars in A Bit of a Do?
- A Bit of a Do stars David Jason, Gwen Taylor, Nicola Pagett, Stephanie Cole, Michael Jayston.
