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Man About the House

  • TV Series
  • 1973–19761973–1976
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
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Richard O'Sullivan, Sally Thomsett, and Paula Wilcox in Man About the House (1973)
  • Comedy
The morning after a particularly wild party, Chrissy and Jo wake up to find Robin sleeping in their bath. He needs a place to live and they need a flatmate who can cook, so they decide to le... Read allThe morning after a particularly wild party, Chrissy and Jo wake up to find Robin sleeping in their bath. He needs a place to live and they need a flatmate who can cook, so they decide to let him live with them. Robin is convinced he's in with a chance with both of them, but he n... Read allThe morning after a particularly wild party, Chrissy and Jo wake up to find Robin sleeping in their bath. He needs a place to live and they need a flatmate who can cook, so they decide to let him live with them. Robin is convinced he's in with a chance with both of them, but he never seems to quite manage to impress either woman enough so they'll go out with him. Furt... Read all
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
1.4K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,412
2,821
  • Creators
    • Brian Cooke
    • Johnnie Mortimer
  • Stars
    • Richard O'Sullivan
    • Paula Wilcox
    • Sally Thomsett
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  • Creators
    • Brian Cooke
    • Johnnie Mortimer
  • Stars
    • Richard O'Sullivan
    • Paula Wilcox
    • Sally Thomsett
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    • 24User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 4 nominations

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    Richard O'Sullivan
    Richard O'Sullivan
    • Robinas Robin…
    39 episodes39 eps • 1973–1976
    Paula Wilcox
    Paula Wilcox
    • Chrissyas Chrissy
    39 episodes39 eps • 1973–1976
    Sally Thomsett
    • Joas Jo
    39 episodes39 eps • 1973–1976
    Yootha Joyce
    Yootha Joyce
    • Mildred Roperas Mildred Roper
    39 episodes39 eps • 1973–1976
    Brian Murphy
    Brian Murphy
    • George Roperas George Roper
    39 episodes39 eps • 1973–1976
    Doug Fisher
    Doug Fisher
    • Larryas Larry
    19 episodes19 eps • 1973–1976
    John Carlin
    • Barmanas Barman…
    7 episodes7 eps • 1974–1976
    Bella Emberg
    Bella Emberg
    • Traffic Warden in opening creditsas Traffic Warden in opening credits…
    7 episodes7 eps • 1974–1975
    Michael Segal
    Michael Segal
    • Jimas Jim…
    5 episodes5 eps • 1973–1974
    Norman Eshley
    Norman Eshley
    • Normanas Norman…
    4 episodes4 eps • 1974–1976
    Alison Hughes
    • Lindaas Linda…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1974–1976
    Roy Kinnear
    Roy Kinnear
    • Jerryas Jerry
    3 episodes3 eps • 1974–1975
    Kenneth Watson
    • Bank Manageras Bank Manager…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1973–1975
    Daphne Oxenford
    • Chrissy's Motheras Chrissy's Mother…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1973–1976
    Michael Redfern
    • Mikeas Mike…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1973–1975
    Colin McCormack
    • Bernardas Bernard…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1973–1974
    Duncan Lamont
    Duncan Lamont
    • Dr. Macleodas Dr. Macleod…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1973–1974
    Leslie Sands
    • Mr. Trippas Mr. Tripp…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1974–1976
    • Creators
      • Brian Cooke
      • Johnnie Mortimer
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    Storyline

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    The morning after a particularly wild party, Chrissy and Jo wake up to find Robin sleeping in their bath. He needs a place to live and they need a flatmate who can cook, so they decide to let him live with them. Robin is convinced he's in with a chance with both of them, but he never seems to quite manage to impress either woman enough so they'll go out with him. Further ruining his chances is the dampening presence of landlord George Roper, who lives downstairs with his wife Mildred. —Roseanne Hodge <rosie@ihug.co.nz>
    • sitcom
    • 1970s
    • british comedy
    • flatmate
    • flat share
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      • Comedy
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      In "One For The Road", it is discovered that Robin's middle name is Oswald. Chrissy points out that his initials spell the word ROT.
    • Connections
      Featured in All Star Comedy Carnival (1973)
    • Soundtracks
      Up to Date
      (uncredited)
      Composed by Johnny Hawksworth
      Performed by The Hawksworth Big Band
      [series theme tune]

    User reviews24

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    9/10
    70s greatest comedy
    One of THE comedies of the 1970's. Also has the best signature tune of any comedy show. The story is about three people sharing a flat living above their landlords George and Mildred. The comedy rests on the mix of the people sharing. A man and two women. Richard O' Sullivan is besotted with Paula Wilcox. Its played in a gentle and not a leering way which is why this show was such a success.

    The scripts and the stars were always giving the best performances and Richard's frustrated love life was shown with a relaxed charm. The end titles contained visual jokes which went unnoticed in the early 1970's but concerned the flat sharers living arrangements.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 14, 1973 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ein Mann im Haus
    • Production company
      • Thames Television
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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