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It Takes a Worried Man

6.7(3)
First Aired:October 27, 1981
Seasons:3 seasons
Episodes:19
Status:Ended

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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Cast

Peter Tilbury

Peter Tilbury

Philip Roath

Diana Payan

Diana Payan

Ruth

Andrew Tourell

Andrew Tourell

Napley

Sue Holderness

Sue Holderness

Liz

Christopher Benjamin

Christopher Benjamin

The Old Man

Seasons

E1Endangered Species

30m

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

30m

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

30m

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

30m

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

30m

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

30m

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?

30m

Jan 13, 1983

E2At First The Infant

30m

Jan 20, 1983

E3Night And Day

30m

Jan 27, 1983

E4Listening In

30m

Feb 3, 1983

E5Personnel

30m

Feb 10, 1983

E6Pros And Cons

30m

Feb 17, 1983

E7Scenes From Country Life

30m

Feb 24, 1983

E1Seasonally Adjusted

30m

Oct 16, 1983

E2Naughty But Nice

30m

Oct 23, 1983

E3Getaway

30m

Oct 30, 1983

E4Do Me A Favour

30m

Nov 6, 1983

E5Annually, Once A Year

30m

Nov 13, 1983

E6Three Cheers

30m

Nov 20, 1983

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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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