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Don't Wait Up

6.7(7)
First Aired:October 25, 1983
Seasons:6 seasons
Episodes:39
Status:Ended

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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Cast

Tony Britton

Tony Britton

Toby Latimer

Nigel Havers

Nigel Havers

Tom Latimer

Dinah Sheridan

Dinah Sheridan

Angela Latimer

Seasons

E1Episode One

30m

Oct 25, 1983

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.

E2Episode Two

30m

Nov 1, 1983

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.

E3Episode Three

30m

Nov 8, 1983

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.

E4Episode Four

30m

Nov 15, 1983

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.

E5Episode Five

30m

Nov 22, 1983

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.

E6Episode Six

30m

Nov 29, 1983

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.

E7Episode Seven

30m

Dec 6, 1983

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.

E1Episode One

30m

Oct 18, 1984

Toby is intent on a romantic assignation with Angela, while Tom hopes to spend quality time with his girl friend. Both their plans are dashed.

E2Episode Two

30m

Oct 25, 1984

After Toby and Tom squabble incessantly over domestic trivia, Tom decides that he can no longer tolerate his father as a flat mate.

E3Episode Three

30m

Nov 1, 1984

Toby and Tom are each having some troubles with their respective practices. Tom is also having problems with the landlord of his surgery—who just happens to be his ex-wife.

E4Episode Four

30m

Nov 8, 1984

Receptionist problems are the theme of the week: Toby threatens to sack Madeline when he learns that she is still seeing Tom.

E5Episode Five

30m

Nov 15, 1984

Toby and Tom disagree constantly on the private and National Health systems. But even Tom must concede that knowing the right people is a decided advantage.

E6Episode Six

30m

Nov 22, 1984

Tom is delighted whenToby resolves to return to his estranged wife Angela. But are Toby's reasons for the reconciliation strictly honorable?

E1Episode One

30m

Dec 2, 1985

It's not all smooth sailing when Toby's and Angela's reconciliation cruise gets under way; and Tom and Madeline's weekend in the country is also threatened.

E2Episode Two

30m

Dec 9, 1985

Through a mix-up, Toby has missed his cruise with Angela and decides to keep a low profile—but not low enough for Tom's liking.

E3Episode Three

30m

Dec 16, 1985

Toby is looking forward to seeing Angela after her cruise, and Tom is looking forward to returning Wodehouse to her since they are not allowed dogs in the flat. But surprises abound....

E4Episode Four

30m

Jan 6, 1986

E5Episode Five

30m

Jan 13, 1986

E6Episode Six

30m

Jan 20, 1986

E7Episode Seven

30m

Jan 27, 1986

E1Episode One

30m

Mar 2, 1987

E2Episode Two

30m

Mar 9, 1987

E3Episode Three

30m

Mar 16, 1987

E4Episode Four

30m

Mar 23, 1987

E5Episode Five

30m

Mar 30, 1987

E6Episode Six

30m

Apr 6, 1987

E1Episode One

30m

Jun 6, 1988

E2Episode Two

30m

Jun 13, 1988

E3Episode Three

30m

Jun 20, 1988

E4Episode Four

30m

Jun 27, 1988

E5Episode Five

30m

Jul 4, 1988

E6Episode Six

30m

Jul 11, 1988

E7Episode Seven

30m

Jul 18, 1988

E1Episode One

30m

Feb 18, 1990

E2Episode Two

30m

Feb 25, 1990

E3Episode Three

30m

Mar 4, 1990

E4Episode Four

30m

Mar 11, 1990

E5Episode Five

30m

Mar 18, 1990

E6Episode Six

30m

Mar 25, 1990

Storyline

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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