DON'T WAIT UP

'''Don't Wait Up''' is a British sitcom that aired for six series from 1983 to 1990. It starred Nigel Havers, Tony Britton and Dinah Sheridan. ''Don't Wait Up'' was written by George Layton. It was directed and produced by Harold Snoad.

Contents

Cast

Plot

DVD releases

References

External links

Cast

★ Tony Britton - Dr. Toby Latimer

★ Nigel Havers - Dr. Tom Latimer

★ Dinah Sheridan - Angela Latimer

★ Jane How - Helen Latimer (previously Kramer)

★ Susan Skipper - Madeleine Latimer (née Forbes)

★ Richard Heffer - Dr. Charles Cartwright ''(series 1 and 2)''

★ Simon Williams - Dr. Charles Cartwright ''(from series 3)''

★ Tricia George - Susan Cartwright

★ Jane Booker - Felicity Spicer-Gibbs

★ Timothy Bateson - Mr Burton ''(series 1 and 2)

Plot

''Don't Wait Up'' starts as Dr. Tom Latimer splits up from his wife Helen. At the same time, his father Toby, also a doctor, announces his intention to divorce his wife of 30 years, Angela. Father and son then move in together and frequently argue about politics and medical practices. Tom tries to get his parents back together, while he goes after Toby's secretary Madeleine Forbes.

DVD releases

The first two series were released in a boxset in 2003.

References

★ Mark Lewisohn, "Radio Times Guide to TV Comedy", BBC Worldwide Ltd, 2003

★ British TV Comedy Guide for ''Don't Wait Up''

External links

★ ''Don't Wait Up'' at the BBC Comedy Guide