Don't Forget to Write!
PG1977•50m•6.2/10
Comedy
Ratings
🎬TMDb
6.2/10(4)
Once a successful playwright, George Maple is now procrastinating, lacking self-confidence and suffering from writer's block. He is seen at home with his supportive wife Mabel, son Wilfred and daughter Kate. They're frequently visited by neighbour Tom Lawrence, a confident, suave and successful playwright, and cleaner Mrs Field.
Production
BBC
Language
EN
Status
Ended
First Aired
April 18, 1977
Last Aired
February 22, 1979
Networks
BBC Two
Created By
Charles Wood
Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
US
No providers available for this region.
Available in Your Library
Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
E1
Lesser Known English Dramatists
Air date: 1977-04-18
Gordon, looking for any excuse not to continue with his new film script, submits to an interview from an earnest American student.
E2
Thundering Hooves
Air date: 1977-04-25
Gordon attends the filming of his latest screenplay - with which his director, Sandy, is not pleased.
E3
The Tasting of the Wine
Air date: 1977-05-02
The Maples need to find someone to open the village fête - but who?
E4
A Friend in Need
Air date: 1977-05-09
Gordon wants an ordinary life as a welder on an oil rig. Jenny leaves Tom, and the Maples are stuck with their 5 awful children.
E5
First Night
Air date: 1977-05-16
Gordon dreads the opening of his new play.
E6
Going Up in the World
Air date: 1977-05-23
Gordon is astonished to find that his new play is a hit.
Cast
George Cole
Gordon Maple
Gwen Watford
Mabel Maple
Francis Matthews
Tom Lawrence
Clare Walker
Kate Maple
Ron Emslie
Wilfred Maple
Renny Lister
Jenny Lawrence
Recommended
Checking...
Who's the Boss?
1984•
7.4
Checking...
Alexa & Katie
2018•
8.1
Checking...
Coach
1989•
6.6
Checking...
The Brady Bunch
1969•
6.7
Checking...
The Dick Van Dyke Show
1961•
7.6
Checking...
$#*! My Dad Says
2010•
5.9
Checking...
black-ish
2014•
7.0
Checking...
Three's Company
1977•
7.6
Checking...
Green Acres
1965•
7.2
Checking...
The Danny Thomas Show
1953•
6.2
Checking...
Animaniacs
2020•
8.4
Checking...
Key & Peele
2012•
7.7
Similar TV Shows
Mama's Boy
Checking...
Mama's Boy
1987•
6.5
The Cavanaughs
Checking...
The Cavanaughs
1986•
7.5
Checking...
Small Wonder
1985•
6.9
Checking...
Cafe Americain
1993•
7.0
Checking...
The Ropers
1979•
6.1
Checking...
Mesudarim
2007•
6.9
Checking...
The Office
2001•
7.8
Checking...
AfterMASH
1983•
5.5
Checking...
Newhart
1982•
7.1
Checking...
Twins
2005•
7.6
Checking...
Laverne & Shirley
1976•
7.1
Checking...
Parker Lewis Can't Lose
1990•
7.4