

It Takes a Worried Man
It Takes a Worried Man was a British TV sitcom. It was made by Thames Television and ran for three series, broadcast from October 1981 to November 1983. The first two series were broadcast on the ITV network, and the third and final series on Channel 4. Most episodes were written by the star, Peter Tilbury, who played office worker Philip Roath.
Cast

Peter Tilbury
Philip Roath

Diana Payan
Ruth

Andrew Tourell
Napley

Sue Holderness
Liz

Christopher Benjamin
The Old Man
Seasons
E1Endangered Species
Oct 27, 1981
At 35, Philip Roath worries over his wife having left him, his hair and teeth diminishing, and his insecurity and laziness, but a visit to an analyst is far from helpful.
E2As You Like It
Nov 3, 1981
Roath has a blind date; perhaps she will help restore his waning confidence. On the other hand, will she spot all his flaws of middle age?
E3New Leaf
Nov 10, 1981
For once in his life, Roath pulls himself together, changes his attitude, starts getting fit, even plans to do some work. But he didn't allow for the vagaries of fate.
E4Mixed Feelings
Nov 17, 1981
Roath doesn't need the bathroom mirror to tell him more bits are dropping off. Lillian does that for him, and she does a pretty good job on his shortcomings as well.
E5Frankly Speaking
Nov 24, 1981
Roath's worries are affecting his sleeping; what a pity he's in this state on the day Head Office stops by. And everyone seems very keen to speak their minds.
E6Soul Mates
Dec 1, 1981
Roath thinks he's got problems? When ex-wife Ellen, the boss, and his analyst all take him into their confidence, he finds he's got their hang-ups to worry about, too.
E1Aren't Our Policemen Wonderful?
Jan 13, 1983
E2At First The Infant
Jan 20, 1983
E3Night And Day
Jan 27, 1983
E4Listening In
Feb 3, 1983
E5Personnel
Feb 10, 1983
E6Pros And Cons
Feb 17, 1983
E7Scenes From Country Life
Feb 24, 1983
E1Seasonally Adjusted
Oct 16, 1983
E2Naughty But Nice
Oct 23, 1983
E3Getaway
Oct 30, 1983
E4Do Me A Favour
Nov 6, 1983
E5Annually, Once A Year
Nov 13, 1983
E6Three Cheers
Nov 20, 1983
Storyline
It Takes a Worried Man was a British TV sitcom. It was made by Thames Television and ran for three series, broadcast from October 1981 to November 1983. The first two series were broadcast on the ITV network, and the third and final series on Channel 4. Most episodes were written by the star, Peter Tilbury, who played office worker Philip Roath.
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