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Don't Wait Up

Don't Wait Up

PG1983•30m•6.2/10
Comedy

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6.2/10(6)

Doctor Tom Latimer splits from his wife Helen. Simultaneously, his father Toby, also a doctor, announces his intention to divorce his wife of 32 years, Angela. Father and son move in together and frequently quarrel about politics and medical practices, Toby being more of a 'Harley Street' type and well to the right of the more liberal Tom. The latter tries to get his parents back together, while beginning a romance with Toby's secretary Madeleine, whom he later marries.

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Production

BBC

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

October 25, 1983

Last Aired

March 25, 1990

Networks

BBC One

Created By

George Layton

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
E1
Episode One
Air date: 1983-10-25
Hard-working GP Tom Lattimer, in the midst of a divorce, is not exactly pleased when his father announces his own divorce and moves in.
E2
Episode Two
Air date: 1983-11-01
When Tom's mother comes round for drinks and imbibes too much, Tom offers her Toby's bed for the evening, which sets up a most embarrassing situation.
E3
Episode Three
Air date: 1983-11-08
Working hard to reunite his parents, Tom is appalled when Toby brings his attractive young receptionist Madeline home after an evening out at Covent Garden.
E4
Episode Four
Air date: 1983-11-15
Toby has bought a new Rolls-Royce, which he lends Tom when Tom's mini is stolen. But the Latimer men are about to be without transportation: the Rolls is stolen as well.
E5
Episode Five
Air date: 1983-11-22
Tom's suggestion to Toby for a temporary receptionist is not well received. Meanwhile, Toby appears on television to talk about private practice and manages to offend everyone.
E6
Episode Six
Air date: 1983-11-29
When Toby stays out all night long, Tom surmises that he as spent the night with a woman—when in fact Toby had been in hospital, working with a colleague who suffered a heart attack.
E7
Episode Seven
Air date: 1983-12-06
Tom's plans for his parents' reconciliation seem on course when Toby invites Angela away for a romantic weekend—but Angela storms home when she learns who sponsored the weekend.

Cast

Tony Britton

Tony Britton

Toby Latimer

Nigel Havers

Nigel Havers

Tom Latimer

Dinah Sheridan

Dinah Sheridan

Angela Latimer

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