That's My Boy (1981)
That's My Boy is a British sitcom that aired on ITV from 1981 to 1986. Starring Mollie Sugden, it was written by Pam Valentine and Michael Ashton, who later wrote My Husband and I, which also starred Mollie Sugden. It was produced by Yorkshire Television for the ITV network.
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Episode 1 - Only When It Hurts
Release Date: 1983-01-07It' Sunday, and Ida's feeling very house-proud; Robert's 'other' mother is coming for tea. Already wondering how the visit will go, Ida finds things deteriorating when she breaks a tooth on a sausage roll and has to pay a visit to the dentist.
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Episode 2 - Wakey Wakey
Release Date: 1983-01-14Ida agrees to take part in a wakeathon to raise money for a worthy cause. She decides she needs a long sleep before it starts. She has trouble sleeping and takes some sleeping pills. Then the police knock at her door to tell her there may be a bomb in the building and they all must leave the building. Mrs Price turns up and they both fall asleep in the police officers arms.
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Episode 3 - A Holiday Romance
Release Date: 1983-01-21A chance encounter on a flight to Jersey leads to a very exciting fortnight for Ida!
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Episode 4 - A Brush With The Law
Release Date: 1983-01-28Ida's stars are not favourable today. When she sets out to change Angie's blouse and buy her a floaty scarf at the local shop, she scarcely realises just how unlucky her day will turn out to be.
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Episode 5 - Down Under
Release Date: 1983-02-04Ida's name has somehow found its way onto the computer at the employment agency. She is quick to let them know that she is not available for work, but then she takes a phone call...
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Episode 6 - To Catch A Thief
Release Date: 1983-02-11Just as Ida and Angie are settling down to watch an old film on television, the set breaks down. Worse is to follow...
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Episode 7 - Go Jump In The Fountain
Release Date: 1983-02-18Angie thinks that Robert is getting stuck in a rut and insists that he go out for 'an evening with the boys'. Neither he nor Ida is prepared for the consequences!
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Episode 8 - Invitation To The Wedding
Release Date: 1983-02-25Wilfred get a whack with a loaf when he lets himself into the house while everyone else is out shopping. He brings good news; Maureen is going to marry a drummer!
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Episode 9 - Cold Turkey
Release Date: 1983-12-23Having looked forward to a nice quiet Christmas with Robert and Angie, Ida learns that Robert has invited his boss for Christmas dinner, which causes Ida to argue with Wildred, her brother, over Turkey for the dinner, and to discover an innovative use for a hair dryer!