Till Death Us Do Part (1966)
Synopsis
This English counterpart to 'All in the Family' follows the East End working-class Garnett family, headed by patriarch Alf, a reactionary working-class man who wields racist and anti-Socialist views. His long-suffering wife Else manages to keep things in control... for the most part. Their progressive daughter Rita lives with them, as does her Irish husband Mike, who, with an array of liberal worldviews, often quarrels with his father-in-law.
First Air Date: 1966-06-06
Last Air Date: 1975-12-17
Number of Seasons: 7
Number of Episodes: 49
Created By: Johnny Speight
Networks: BBC One
Top Cast
- Warren Mitchell as Alf Garnett
- Una Stubbs as Rita Rawlins (née Garnett)
- Anthony Booth as Michael 'Mike' Rawlins
- Dandy Nichols as Else Garnett
- Patricia Hayes as Min Reed
- Will Stampe as Fred the Publican
- Alfie Bass as Bert Reed
- Joan Sims as Gran
- Pat Coombs as N/A
- Fred McNaughton as Pub Regular
Seasons
Specials (1965)
No overview available for this season.
Episodes:
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Ep. 1: Till Death Us Do Part (Pilot)
The first broadcast, in the form of a Comedy Playhouse pilot. The only way that Mike can take out a deposit on a new home is to take out a life insurance policy on Alf.
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Ep. 2: Till Closing Time Us Do Part (Easter Special)
The Garnetts are at the pub when they encounter a group of celebrities whom, inevitably, Alf insults – Black actor/singer Kenny Lynch, Liverpool comedian Jimmy Tarbuck, and tough guy Australian actor Ray Barrett, described by Alf as 'the man with the holes in his face' due to his scarred complexion. The meeting isn't exactly the most cordial.
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Ep. 3: Up the Polls: The Campaign's Over
It's the summer of 1970 and voting day for the General Election. After casting his vote, Alf visits the pub and launches into a drunken tirade about Harold Wilson and the evils of Labour government.
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Ep. 4: Jesus Christ Superstar (Christmas Special)
It's Christmas Eve and Alf still has no present for Else. The Black man selling cheap watches seems like a lifesaver but maybe Alf should've held back on the slurs before buying. On Christmas Day, Alf propounds his view that Jesus was English, to dispute. However, a meeting in the pub with the cast of 'Jesus Christ Superstar' seems to support Alf's theory.
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Ep. 5: Outback Bound (Christmas Special)
Else's sister Maud and her husband Ted have emigrated to Australia. However, Maud is unwell and Ted calls Else to help them out. Alf isn't keen to let her go but, for Else, the journey is two-fold – not only will she be helping her sister but she gets a much-deserved break from Alf.
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Ep. 6: 1972 Royal Varierty Performance
Special Till Death Us Do Part from the 1972 Royal Variety Performance at the London Palladium.
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