Miss Jones and Son
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| Miss Jones and Son | |
|---|---|
 Opening title | |
| Genre | Sitcom |
| Created by | Richard Waring |
| Starring | Paula Wilcox Christopher Beeny |
| Music by | Roger Webb |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| No. of series | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 12 |
| Production | |
| Producer | Peter Frazer-Jones |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Production company | Thames Television |
| Original release | |
| Network | ITV |
| Release | 18 April 1977 – 13 February 1978 |
Miss Jones and Son is a comedy series first broadcast on ITV in 1977 starring Paula Wilcox, Christopher Beeny, Charlotte Mitchell and Norman Bird.[1] It was written by Richard Waring and produced and directed by Peter Frazer-Jones.[2] Roger Webb wrote the theme song, "Bright Idea" (from the DeWolfe production-music album Awakening.[3]
Premise
[edit]The series depicts the life of Elizabeth Jones (Paula Wilcox), a young woman coming to terms with the responsibility of looking after her baby, Rolland 'Rollie' Jones, as a single parent. Neighbour and friend Geoffrey (Christopher Beeny) provides emotional support. Difficulties included the reproaches of her parents (played by Charlotte Mitchell and Norman Bird), a difficult social life and a reduced income.[4]
An American version titled Miss Winslow and Son aired for six episodes on CBS in 1979.[5]
Episodes
[edit]- Series One (1977)
- "From Here to Maternity" (18 April 1977)[6]
- "Baby Talk" (25 April 1977)
- "A Kid for Three Fathers" (2 May 1977)
- "For What We Are Not About to Receive" (16 May 1977)
- "Baptism Under Fire" (23 May 1977)
- "And Father Came Too" (30 May 1977)
- Series Two (1978)
- "More Fish in the Sea" (9 January 1978)[7]
- "A Theme in Two Flats" (16 January 1978)
- "Will You Be My Wife" (23 January 1978)
- "Jobs for the Girls" (30 January 1978)
- "Just Good Friends" (6 February 1978)
- "Four Part Harmony" (13 February 1978)
Cast list
[edit]| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Paula Wilcox | Elizabeth Jones |
| Norman Bird | Mr. Jones |
| Christopher Beeny | Geoffrey |
| Charlotte Mitchell | Mrs. Jones |
| Joan Scott | Mrs. Jones |
| Cass Allen | Rose Tucker |
| David Savile | David |
| Luke Steensil | Roly Jones |
| Catherine Kirkwood | Penny |
DVD release
[edit]The complete series of Miss Jones and Son was released on DVD in the UK.[8][9]
References
[edit]- ^ "Miss Jones and Son (TV Series)". Radio Times.
- ^ "Miss Jones And Son – Nostalgia Central". nostalgiacentral.com. 27 June 2014.
- ^ "- YouTube". www.youtube.com.
- ^ Sleeve notes Network DVD 7953355
- ^ "Miss Winslow and Son – Nostalgia Central". nostalgiacentral.com. 30 March 2009.
- ^ "From Here to Maternity (1977)". BFI. Archived from the original on 13 May 2019.
- ^ "More Fish in the Sea (1978)". BFI. Archived from the original on 13 May 2019.
- ^ Guide, British Comedy. "Miss Jones And Son - The Complete First Series DVD". British Comedy Guide.
- ^ Guide, British Comedy. "Miss Jones And Son - The Complete Second Series DVD". British Comedy Guide.