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| show_name = Don’t Forget to Write! |
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| genre = [[sitcom|Situation Comedy]] |
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| runtime = 12 x 50 minutes |
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| creator = [[Charles Wood (playwright)|Charles Wood]] |
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| starring = [[George Cole (actor)|George Cole]]<br />[[Gwen Watford]]<br />[[Francis Matthews (actor)|Francis Matthews]]<br />Ron Emslie<br />Claire Walker<br />[[Daphne Heard]]<br />[[Renny Lister]]<br />[[James Cossins]] (series 2) |
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| theme_music_composer = [[Anthony Isaac]] |
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| country = United Kingdom |
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| company = [[BBC]] |
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| company = [[BBC]] |
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| network = [[BBC Two|BBC2]] |
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| producer = Jon Waters |
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| language = English |
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| first_aired = {{start date|1977|4|18|df=y}} |
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| last_aired = {{end date|1979|2|22|df=y}} |
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| num_series = 2 |
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| num_series = 2 |
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| num_episodes = 12 |
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'''''Don't Forget to Write!''''' is a British television [[sitcom]], broadcast by the [[BBC]] from 1977 to 1979. |
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==Plot== |
==Plot== |
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The central character is |
The central character is Gordon Maple ([[George Cole (actor)|George Cole]]) who was formerly a successful playwright, but is now procrastinating, lacking self-confidence and suffering from [[writer's block]]. He is seen at home with his supportive wife Mabel ([[Gwen Watford]]), son Wilfred (Ron Emslie) and daughter Kate (Claire Walker). They are frequently visited by neighbour Tom Lawrence ([[Francis Matthews (actor)|Francis Matthews]]) who is a confident, suave and successful playwright and cleaner Mrs Field ([[Daphne Heard]]).<ref name=phill>[http://www.phill.co.uk/comedy/write/index.html Comedy at Phill]. Retrieved 11 August 2015</ref><ref name=climar>[http://climarproductions.com/page43.aspx Climar productions] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304221255/http://climarproductions.com/page43.aspx |date=March 4, 2016 }} Retrieved 11 August 2015</ref><ref name=bma>[http://www.bmamag.com/articles/dvd-reviews/20130813-donrsquot-forget-to-write-ndash-the-com/ Don't Forget to Write DVD review] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150923192550/http://www.bmamag.com/articles/dvd-reviews/20130813-donrsquot-forget-to-write-ndash-the-com/ |date=2015-09-23 }}. Retrieved 11 August 2015</ref><ref name="RT">{{cite book|last=Lewishohn|first=Mark |authorlink=Mark Lewisohn|title=Radio Times Guide to TV Comedy|year=2003|publisher=[[BBC Worldwide]]|location=[[London]]|isbn=978-0-563-48755-5}}</ref> |
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==Production== |
==Production== |
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The sitcom was written by the distinguished playwright and screenwriter [[Charles Wood (playwright)|Charles Wood]]. Each of the 12 episodes ran for longer than most sitcoms at 50 minutes |
The sitcom was written by the distinguished playwright and screenwriter [[Charles Wood (playwright)|Charles Wood]]. Each of the 12 episodes ran for longer than most sitcoms at 50 minutes and there is no [[laugh track]] or live studio audience. The first series of 6 episodes was broadcast on Mondays from 18 April to 23 May 1977 at 9pm, and repeated in 1978, while the second series was shown on Thursdays from 18 January to 22 February 1979 at 10pm<ref name="RT" /> and was not repeated. In 2013 a [[DVD region code#4|Region 4]] DVD was released by [[BBC Worldwide]] for the Australian market.<ref name=warehouse>[http://www.dvdwarehouse.com.au/dont-forget-to-write-the-complete-collection-9322225191143.html DVD warehouse review] Retrieved 11 August 2015</ref><ref name=bma /> |
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The theme music was performed by The Anthony Isaac Band and features on the LP "Top BBC-TV Themes - Volume 2" issued by BBC Records in 1979 https://www.discogs.com/Various-Top-BBC-TV-Themes-Vol-2/release/2749040 |
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==References== |
==References== |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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*{{IMDb title|0075496}} |
*{{IMDb title|id=0075496|title=Don't Forget to Write!}} |
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*{{British Comedy Guide|tv|Don’t_Forget_to_Write!}} |
*{{British Comedy Guide|tv|Don’t_Forget_to_Write!}} |
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[[Category:BBC television sitcoms]] |
[[Category:BBC television sitcoms]] |
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[[Category:1977 British television |
[[Category:1977 British television series debuts]] |
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[[Category:1979 British television |
[[Category:1979 British television series endings]] |
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[[Category:1970s British sitcoms]] |
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[[Category:British English-language television shows]] |
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Latest revision as of 02:01, 6 July 2024
| Don't Forget to Write! | |
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| Genre | Situation Comedy |
| Created by | Charles Wood |
| Starring | George Cole Gwen Watford Francis Matthews Ron Emslie Claire Walker Daphne Heard Renny Lister James Cossins (series 2) |
| Theme music composer | Anthony Isaac |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| No. of series | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 12 |
| Production | |
| Producer | Jon Waters |
| Running time | 12 x 50 minutes |
| Production company | BBC |
| Original release | |
| Network | BBC2 |
| Release | 18 April 1977 – 22 February 1979 |
Don't Forget to Write! is a British television sitcom, broadcast by the BBC from 1977 to 1979.
Plot
[edit]The central character is Gordon Maple (George Cole) who was formerly a successful playwright, but is now procrastinating, lacking self-confidence and suffering from writer's block. He is seen at home with his supportive wife Mabel (Gwen Watford), son Wilfred (Ron Emslie) and daughter Kate (Claire Walker). They are frequently visited by neighbour Tom Lawrence (Francis Matthews) who is a confident, suave and successful playwright and cleaner Mrs Field (Daphne Heard).[1][2][3][4]
Production
[edit]The sitcom was written by the distinguished playwright and screenwriter Charles Wood. Each of the 12 episodes ran for longer than most sitcoms at 50 minutes and there is no laugh track or live studio audience. The first series of 6 episodes was broadcast on Mondays from 18 April to 23 May 1977 at 9pm, and repeated in 1978, while the second series was shown on Thursdays from 18 January to 22 February 1979 at 10pm[4] and was not repeated. In 2013 a Region 4 DVD was released by BBC Worldwide for the Australian market.[5][3]
The theme music was performed by The Anthony Isaac Band and features on the LP "Top BBC-TV Themes - Volume 2" issued by BBC Records in 1979 https://www.discogs.com/Various-Top-BBC-TV-Themes-Vol-2/release/2749040
References
[edit]- ^ Comedy at Phill. Retrieved 11 August 2015
- ^ Climar productions Archived March 4, 2016, at the Wayback Machine Retrieved 11 August 2015
- ^ a b Don't Forget to Write DVD review Archived 2015-09-23 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 11 August 2015
- ^ a b Lewishohn, Mark (2003). Radio Times Guide to TV Comedy. London: BBC Worldwide. ISBN 978-0-563-48755-5.
- ^ DVD warehouse review Retrieved 11 August 2015
External links
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