Don't Wait Up

PG1983•30m•6.7/10

Comedy

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6.7/10(7)

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

Status

Ended

First Aired

October 25, 1983

Last Aired

March 25, 1990

Networks

BBC One

Created By

George Layton

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Seasons & Episodes

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Season

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Episode Six

Air date: 1983-11-29

When Toby stays out all night long, Tom surmises that he as spent the night with a womanâ€”when in fact Toby had been in hospital, working with a colleague who suffered a heart attack.

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 weekendâ€”but Angela storms home when she learns who sponsored the weekend.