
Don't Wait Up
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.
Cast

Tony Britton
Toby Latimer

Nigel Havers
Tom Latimer

Dinah Sheridan
Angela Latimer
Seasons
E1Episode One
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Jan 6, 1986
E5Episode Five
Jan 13, 1986
E6Episode Six
Jan 20, 1986
E7Episode Seven
Jan 27, 1986
E1Episode One
Mar 2, 1987
E2Episode Two
Mar 9, 1987
E3Episode Three
Mar 16, 1987
E4Episode Four
Mar 23, 1987
E5Episode Five
Mar 30, 1987
E6Episode Six
Apr 6, 1987
E1Episode One
Jun 6, 1988
E2Episode Two
Jun 13, 1988
E3Episode Three
Jun 20, 1988
E4Episode Four
Jun 27, 1988
E5Episode Five
Jul 4, 1988
E6Episode Six
Jul 11, 1988
E7Episode Seven
Jul 18, 1988
E1Episode One
Feb 18, 1990
E2Episode Two
Feb 25, 1990
E3Episode Three
Mar 4, 1990
E4Episode Four
Mar 11, 1990
E5Episode Five
Mar 18, 1990
E6Episode Six
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.






















