Don't Forget To Write!
Don’t Forget to Write! is a British television sitcom, broadcast by the BBC from 1977 to 1979. The central character is George Maple (George Cole) who was formerly a successful playwright, but is now procrastinating, lacking self-confidence and suffering from writer's block. He is seen at home with his supportive wife Mabel (Gwen Watford), son Wilfred (Ron Emslie) and daughter Kate (Claire Walker). They are frequently visited by neighbour Tom Lawrence (Francis Matthews) who is a confident, suave and successful playwright and cleaner Mrs Field (Daphne Heard).
- Created By
Charles Wood
- First Aired on
Apr 18, 1977
- Popularity: 9.668
- 3 votes
- Production
BBC Two (GB)
- Status: Ended
Show Ended
2 seaons till Feb 22, 1979
Last episode: We're Going to Maxim's
Seasons & episodes
Total 2 seasons, 12 episodes
Season 1
Aired
Episode 1Lesser Known English Dramatists50 min
Gordon, looking for any excuse not to continue with his new film script, submits to an interview from an earnest American student.
Episode 2Thundering Hooves50 min
Gordon attends the filming of his latest screenplay - with which his director, Sandy, is not pleased.
Episode 3The Tasting of the Wine50 min
The Maples need to find someone to open the village fête - but who?
Episode 4A Friend in Need50 min
Gordon wants an ordinary life as a welder on an oil rig. Jenny leaves Tom, and the Maples are stuck with their 5 awful children.
Episode 5First Night50 min
Gordon dreads the opening of his new play.
Top Cast
Crew & Team
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