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'''''Brothers in Law''''' is a [[Television in the United Kingdom|British]] [[television series]] inspired by the 1955 comedy novel ''[[Brothers in Law (novel)|Brothers in Law]]'' by [[Henry Cecil Leon]]. It first aired on the [[BBC]] in thirteen half-hour episodes between 17 April and 10 July 1962 and followed the trials of an idealistic young lawyer entering the legal profession.<ref>{{BFI|id=4f4baf1342b9e|title=Brothers in Law}}</ref> The series was adapted by [[Frank Muir]] and [[Denis Norden]], two of the most prolific sitcom writers of the era, as well as [[Richard Waring (writer)|Richard Waring]] (who also acted in the series as Henry Blagrove).<ref name=BBC>Mark Lewissohn, ''[https://web.archive.org/web/20050312104444/http://www.bbc.co.uk/comedy/guide/articles/b/brothersinlaw_7771025.shtml Brothers in Law]'' at the [[BBC Guide to Comedy]]</ref>
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The sitcom gave [[Richard Briers]] his first regular starring role in a television series; he also worked with writer Richard Waring and producer Graeme Muir on ''[[Marriage Lines]]'' in the same period. The series was also the TV debut of [[Yootha Joyce]] (in "Separation Order") and the final episode inspired a spin-off series, ''[[Mr Justice Duncannon]]'' featuring [[Andrew Cruickshank]].<ref name=BBC/> A [[BBC Radio 4]] adaptation featuring almost the same cast was broadcast for 39 episodes between 1970 and 1972.<ref name=BBC/>  
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'''''Brothers in Law''''' is a [[w:Television in the United Kingdom|British]] [[w:television series|television series]] inspired by the 1955 comedy novel ''[[w:Brothers in Law (novel)|Brothers in Law]]'' by [[w:Henry Cecil Leon|Henry Cecil Leon]]. It first aired on the [[w:BBC|BBC]] in thirteen half-hour episodes between 17 April and 10 July 1962 and followed the trials of an idealistic young lawyer entering the legal profession.<ref>{{BFI|id=4f4baf1342b9e|title=Brothers in Law}}</ref> The series was adapted by [[Frank Muir]] and [[Denis Norden]], two of the most prolific sitcom writers of the era, as well as [[Richard Waring (writer)|Richard Waring]] (who also acted in the series as Henry Blagrove).<ref name=BBC>Mark Lewissohn, ''[https://web.archive.org/web/20050312104444/http://www.bbc.co.uk/comedy/guide/articles/b/brothersinlaw_7771025.shtml Brothers in Law]'' at the [[w:BBC Guide to Comedy|BBC Guide to Comedy]]</ref>
 
The sitcom gave [[Richard Briers]] his first regular starring role in a television series; he also worked with writer Richard Waring and producer Graeme Muir on ''[[Marriage Lines]]'' in the same period. The series was also the TV debut of [[Yootha Joyce]] (in "Separation Order") and the final episode inspired a spin-off series, ''[[Mr Justice Duncannon]]'' featuring [[w:Andrew Cruickshank|Andrew Cruickshank]].<ref name=BBC/> A [[w:BBC Radio 4|BBC Radio 4]] adaptation featuring almost the same cast was broadcast for 39 episodes between 1970 and 1972.<ref name=BBC/>  


==Cast==
==Cast==
* [[Richard Briers]] as Roger Thursby   
* [[Richard Briers]] as Roger Thursby   
* [[John Glyn-Jones]] as Kendall Grimes   
* [[w:John Glyn-Jones|John Glyn-Jones]] as Kendall Grimes   
* June Barry as Sally Mannering (''television''); [[Julia Lockwood]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://genome.ch.bbc.co.uk/07236c6931cd447e8d41530eeda0f345|title=Brothers in Law|date=1971-07-22|work=Radio Times|access-date=2019-04-15|issue=2489|pages=33|language=en-GB|issn=0033-8060}}</ref> (''radio'')
* June Barry as Sally Mannering (''television''); [[w:Julia Lockwood|Julia Lockwood]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://genome.ch.bbc.co.uk/07236c6931cd447e8d41530eeda0f345|title=Brothers in Law|date=1971-07-22|work=Radio Times|access-date=2019-04-15|issue=2489|pages=33|language=en-GB|issn=0033-8060}}</ref> (''radio'')
* [[John Cazabon]] as Alec  
* [[w:John Cazabon|John Cazabon]] as Alec  
* [[Colin Gordon]] as Hugh Chapfield
* [[w:Colin Gordon|Colin Gordon]] as Hugh Chapfield


==Episodes==
==Episodes==
Due to the [[Wiping|archiving policy]] of the BBC, only one episode of the series, "The Expert Witness", still exists in the [[BBC Archives|BBC Archive]].
Due to the [[w:Wiping|archiving policy]] of the BBC, only one episode of the series, "The Expert Witness", still exists in the [[w:BBC Archives|BBC Archive]].
 
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#"The First Brief" (17 April 1962)
|+ Episodes
#"The Expert Witness" (24 April 1962)<ref name=lost>''Not'' listed: {{cite web|url=http://www.lostshows.com/default.aspx?programme=369262ba-3304-497a-9da1-fe975c764a7f|title=LostShows.com|accessdate=5 October 2011}}</ref>
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#"Breach of Contract" (1 May 1962)
! #  
#"The Judgment Summons" (8 May 1962)
!width=250px| Name
#"Counsel's Opinion" (15 May 1962)
!width=250px| Air Date
#"Special Damages" (22 May 1962)
|-
#"Separation Order" (29 May 1962)
! 1
#"Reasonable Doubt" (5 June 1962)
|| "The First Brief" || 17 April 1962
#"With Use of Bath" (12 June 1962)
|-
#"Without Due Care" (19 June 1962)
! 2
#"Solicitor's Instructions" (26 June 1962)
|| "The Expert Witness"|| 24 April 1962<ref name=lost>''Not'' listed: {{cite web|url=http://www.lostshows.com/default.aspx?programme=369262ba-3304-497a-9da1-fe975c764a7f|title=LostShows.com|accessdate=5 October 2011}}</ref>
#"Special Examiner" (3 July 1962)
|-
#"Counsel for the Prosecution" (10 July 1962)
! 3
|| "Breach of Contract"|| 1 May 1962
|-
! 4
|| "The Judgment Summons"|| 8 May 1962
|-
! 5
|| "Counsel's Opinion"|| 15 May 1962
|-
! 6
|| "Special Damages"|| 22 May 1962
|-
! 7
|| "Separation Order"|| 29 May 1962
|-
! 8
|| "Reasonable Doubt"|| 5 June 1962
|-
! 9
|| "With Use of Bath"|| 12 June 1962
|-
! 10
|| "Without Due Care"|| 19 June 1962
|-
! 11
|| "Solicitor's Instructions"|| 26 June 196
|-
! 12
|| "Special Examiner"|| 3 July 1962
|-
! 13
|| "Counsel for the Prosecution"|| 10 July 1962
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==References==
==References==
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Brothers in Law
GenreSitcom
Based onBrothers in Law
by Henry Cecil Leon
Written by
StarringRichard Briers
Country of originUnited Kingdom
No. of series1
No. of episodes13
Production
Camera setupSingle camera
Running time30 mins
Production companyBBC
Original release
NetworkBBC
ReleaseApril 17 (1962-04-17) –
July 10, 1962 (1962-07-10)
Related
Mr Justice Duncannon

Brothers in Law is a British television series inspired by the 1955 comedy novel Brothers in Law by Henry Cecil Leon. It first aired on the BBC in thirteen half-hour episodes between 17 April and 10 July 1962 and followed the trials of an idealistic young lawyer entering the legal profession.[1] The series was adapted by Frank Muir and Denis Norden, two of the most prolific sitcom writers of the era, as well as Richard Waring (who also acted in the series as Henry Blagrove).[2]

The sitcom gave Richard Briers his first regular starring role in a television series; he also worked with writer Richard Waring and producer Graeme Muir on Marriage Lines in the same period. The series was also the TV debut of Yootha Joyce (in "Separation Order") and the final episode inspired a spin-off series, Mr Justice Duncannon featuring Andrew Cruickshank.[2] A BBC Radio 4 adaptation featuring almost the same cast was broadcast for 39 episodes between 1970 and 1972.[2]

Cast

Episodes

Due to the archiving policy of the BBC, only one episode of the series, "The Expert Witness", still exists in the BBC Archive.

Episodes
# Name Air Date
1 "The First Brief" 17 April 1962
2 "The Expert Witness" 24 April 1962[4]
3 "Breach of Contract" 1 May 1962
4 "The Judgment Summons" 8 May 1962
5 "Counsel's Opinion" 15 May 1962
6 "Special Damages" 22 May 1962
7 "Separation Order" 29 May 1962
8 "Reasonable Doubt" 5 June 1962
9 "With Use of Bath" 12 June 1962
10 "Without Due Care" 19 June 1962
11 "Solicitor's Instructions" 26 June 196
12 "Special Examiner" 3 July 1962
13 "Counsel for the Prosecution" 10 July 1962

References

  1. ^ Brothers in Law at the British Film Institute
  2. ^ a b c Mark Lewissohn, Brothers in Law at the BBC Guide to Comedy
  3. ^ "Brothers in Law". Radio Times. No. 2489. 1971-07-22. p. 33. ISSN 0033-8060. Retrieved 2019-04-15.
  4. ^ Not listed: "LostShows.com". Retrieved 5 October 2011.

External links

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