Get Back (1992)
Synopsis
Get Back is a British sitcom written by Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran that ran for two series between 1992 and 1993. It followed the Sweet family, led by father Martin, played by Ray Winstone, a self-made man who lost his money in the recession of the early 1990s and has to downsize, moving in with his father in a council flat. It is notable for the early appearance of Kate Winslet, who played one of the family's daughters. The series title, the character names and the titles of each episode were all inspired by Beatles songs.
First Air Date: 1992-10-26
Last Air Date: 1993-11-15
Number of Seasons: 2
Number of Episodes: 15
Created By: Laurence Marks, Maurice Gran
Networks: BBC One
Top Cast
- Ray Winstone as Martin Sweet
- John Bardon as Bernie Sweet
- Larry Lamb as Albert Sweet
- Kate Winslet as Eleanor Sweet
- Carol Harrison as Loretta Sweet
- Jane Booker as Prudence Sweet
- Michelle Cattini as Joanna Sweet
- Shirley Stelfox as Lucy
Seasons
Season 1 (1992)
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Episodes:
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Ep. 1: Help!
Wealthy businessman Martin Sweet is made bankrupt, and he and his family are forced move back with his father Albert in the council flat where he once grew up in.
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Ep. 2: We Can Work It Out
Martin and Loretta find it difficult to adjust to their new lifestyle in Bernie's poky flat.
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Ep. 3: Not A Second Time
Loretta moans about maintaining the flat, whilst Martin looks for two grand, so that he can purchase a van and a market stall. Prudence invites Eleanor and Albert on holiday in Vienna.
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Ep. 4: Don't Let Me Down
Martin needs to work out a way to cover the costs of his Arsenal season ticket. Eleanor tries to skip her first day of school by pretending to be ill. Loretta gets consternation from Albert, when she asks for a job as a window dresser.
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Ep. 5: I Don't Want To See You Again
Martin and Loretta are called in by Jojo's teacher to discuss her unruly behaviour at school. After having a row with Lucy over having to buy a new suit, Bernie moves back. The shock discovery of a building society book comes as a surprise.
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Ep. 6: You Can't Do That
Lucy causes a stir, when she shows off the engagement ring that Bernie gave to her, and Prudence insists on throwing an engagement party for them. Loretta is unhappy about a plan to buy Bernie's flat as an investment.
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Ep. 7: You Never Give Me Your Money
Albert tries to assist Eleanor in avoiding a potentially embarrassing exchange visit. Martin gets some work as a debt collector agent, and Bernie is infuriated when he discovers about Lucy's extravagant spending habits.
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