Johnny Speight
Director
Till Death Us Do Part (1966)
Specials
This English 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. It inspired the American show "All In The Family" and several other international variations on the same theme.
Released June 6, 1966
Episode 30 min
None+
Genres: Comedy
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Production Companies: BBC
Network: BBC One
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S0E1 - 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.
July 22, 1965, midnight
S0E2 - 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.
March 27, 1967, midnight
S0E3 - 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.
June 18, 1970, midnight
S0E4 - 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.
Dec. 26, 1972, midnight
S0E5 - 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.
Dec. 31, 1974, midnight
S0E6 - 1972 Royal Varierty Performance
Special Till Death Us Do Part from the 1972 Royal Variety Performance at the London Palladium.
Nov. 5, 1972, midnight
Network: BBC One
Episode Runtime: 30 min.
Season Runtime: 1470 min.
Released: June 6, 1966
Last Air Date: Dec. 17, 1975, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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