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| image = Miss_Jones_and_Son.jpg | | image = Miss_Jones_and_Son.jpg | ||
| caption = Opening title | | caption = Opening title | ||
| genre = [[Situation comedy|Sitcom]] | | genre = [[w:Situation comedy|Sitcom]] | ||
| runtime = 30 minutes | | runtime = 30 minutes | ||
| creator = [[Richard Waring (writer)|Richard Waring]] | | creator = [[Richard Waring (writer)|Richard Waring]] | ||
| starring = [[Paula Wilcox]] | | starring = {{ubl|[[w:Paula Wilcox|Paula Wilcox]]|[[w:Christopher Beeny|Christopher Beeny]]}} | ||
| music = [[Roger Webb]] | | music = [[w:Roger Webb|Roger Webb]] | ||
| country = United Kingdom | | country = United Kingdom | ||
| network = [[ITV (TV network)|ITV]] | | network = [[w:ITV (TV network)|ITV]] | ||
| company = [[Thames Television]] | | company = [[w:Thames Television|Thames Television]] | ||
| first_aired = {{start date|1977| | | first_aired = {{start date|1977|04|18|df=y}} | ||
| last_aired = {{end date|1978| | | last_aired = {{end date|1978|02|13|df=y}} | ||
| num_series = 2 | | num_series = 2 | ||
| num_episodes = 12 | | num_episodes = 12 | ||
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'''''Miss Jones and Son''''' is a comedy series first broadcast on [[ITV (TV network)|ITV]] in 1977. It starred [[Paula Wilcox]], [[Christopher Beeny]], [[Charlotte Mitchell]] and [[Norman Bird]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.radiotimes.com/programme/b-hvrxsq/miss-jones-and-son/|title=Miss Jones and Son (TV Series)|website=Radio Times}}</ref> It was written by [[Richard Waring (writer)|Richard Waring]] and produced and directed by Peter Frazer-Jones.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://nostalgiacentral.com/television/tv-by-decade/tv-shows-1970s/miss-jones-son/|title=Miss Jones And Son – Nostalgia Central|date=27 June 2014|website=nostalgiacentral.com}}</ref> [[Roger Webb]] wrote the theme song, "Bright Idea" (from the DeWolfe production music album, ''Awakening'' (DWS/LP 3302).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixDDykZU0hg&t=1183s|title=- YouTube|website=www.youtube.com}}</ref> | '''''Miss Jones and Son''''' is a comedy series first broadcast on [[w:ITV (TV network)|ITV]] in 1977. It starred [[w:Paula Wilcox|Paula Wilcox]], [[w:Christopher Beeny|Christopher Beeny]], [[Charlotte Mitchell]] and [[Norman Bird]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.radiotimes.com/programme/b-hvrxsq/miss-jones-and-son/|title=Miss Jones and Son (TV Series)|website=Radio Times}}</ref> It was written by [[Richard Waring (writer)|Richard Waring]] and produced and directed by Peter Frazer-Jones.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://nostalgiacentral.com/television/tv-by-decade/tv-shows-1970s/miss-jones-son/|title=Miss Jones And Son – Nostalgia Central|date=27 June 2014|website=nostalgiacentral.com}}</ref> [[Roger Webb]] wrote the theme song, "Bright Idea" (from the DeWolfe production music album, ''Awakening'' (DWS/LP 3302).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixDDykZU0hg&t=1183s|title=- YouTube|website=www.youtube.com}}</ref> | ||
==Storyline== | ==Storyline== | ||
The series depicted the life of Elizabeth Jones ([[Paula Wilcox]]), a young woman coming to terms with the responsibility of looking after her baby, Rolland 'Rollie' Jones (full name: Rolland Desmond Geoffrey Alan Jones), alone. Emotional support came in the form of next-door-neighbour and friend Geoffrey ([[Christopher Beeny]]). Difficulties included the reproaches of her parents (played by [[Charlotte Mitchell]] and [[Norman Bird]]), a difficult social life, and a reduced income.<ref>Sleeve notes Network DVD 7953355</ref> | The series depicted the life of Elizabeth Jones ([[w:Paula Wilcox|Paula Wilcox]]), a young woman coming to terms with the responsibility of looking after her baby, Rolland 'Rollie' Jones (full name: Rolland Desmond Geoffrey Alan Jones), alone. Emotional support came in the form of next-door-neighbour and friend Geoffrey ([[w:Christopher Beeny|Christopher Beeny]]). Difficulties included the reproaches of her parents (played by [[Charlotte Mitchell]] and [[Norman Bird]]), a difficult social life, and a reduced income.<ref>Sleeve notes Network DVD 7953355</ref> | ||
A US made version was ''Miss Winslow and Son''; this short-lived version ran for six episodes on [[CBS]] in 1979.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://nostalgiacentral.com/television/tv-by-decade/tv-shows-1970s/miss-winslow-and-son/|title=Miss Winslow and Son – Nostalgia Central|date=30 March 2009|website=nostalgiacentral.com}}</ref> | A US made version was ''Miss Winslow and Son''; this short-lived version ran for six episodes on [[w:CBS|CBS]] in 1979.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://nostalgiacentral.com/television/tv-by-decade/tv-shows-1970s/miss-winslow-and-son/|title=Miss Winslow and Son – Nostalgia Central|date=30 March 2009|website=nostalgiacentral.com}}</ref> | ||
==Episodes== | ==Episodes== | ||
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#Baby Talk (25 April 1977) | #Baby Talk (25 April 1977) | ||
#A Kid for Three Fathers (2 May 1977) | #A Kid for Three Fathers (2 May 1977) | ||
#For What We Are Not about to Receive (16 May 1977) - Some websites and the DVD release list this episode as being broadcast on 9 May 1977. This was a planned transmission date, however it and the following episodes were postponed at the last minute by a week owing to the ITV transmission of [[Granada Television]]'s documentary [[21 Up|''21 Up'']]. | #For What We Are Not about to Receive (16 May 1977) - Some websites and the DVD release list this episode as being broadcast on 9 May 1977. This was a planned transmission date, however it and the following episodes were postponed at the last minute by a week owing to the ITV transmission of [[Granada Television]]'s documentary [[w:21 Up|''21 Up'']]. | ||
#Baptism Under Fire (23 May 1977) | #Baptism Under Fire (23 May 1977) | ||
#And Father Came Too (30 May 1977) | #And Father Came Too (30 May 1977) | ||
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|[[Paula Wilcox]] | |[[w:Paula Wilcox|Paula Wilcox]] | ||
|Elizabeth Jones | |Elizabeth Jones | ||
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|Mr. Jones | |Mr. Jones | ||
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|[[Christopher Beeny]] | |[[w:Christopher Beeny|Christopher Beeny]] | ||
|Geoffrey | |Geoffrey | ||
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Revision as of 20:16, 24 November 2022
| Miss Jones and Son | |
|---|---|
 Opening title | |
| Genre | Sitcom |
| Created by | Richard Waring |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Roger Webb |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| No. of series | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 12 |
| Production | |
| Producer | Peter Frazer-Jones |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Production company | Thames Television |
| Original release | |
| Network | ITV |
| Release | 18 April 1977 – 13 February 1978 |
Miss Jones and Son is a comedy series first broadcast on ITV in 1977. It starred Paula Wilcox, Christopher Beeny, Charlotte Mitchell and Norman Bird.[1] It was written by Richard Waring and produced and directed by Peter Frazer-Jones.[2] Roger Webb wrote the theme song, "Bright Idea" (from the DeWolfe production music album, Awakening (DWS/LP 3302).[3]
Storyline
The series depicted the life of Elizabeth Jones (Paula Wilcox), a young woman coming to terms with the responsibility of looking after her baby, Rolland 'Rollie' Jones (full name: Rolland Desmond Geoffrey Alan Jones), alone. Emotional support came in the form of next-door-neighbour and friend Geoffrey (Christopher Beeny). Difficulties included the reproaches of her parents (played by Charlotte Mitchell and Norman Bird), a difficult social life, and a reduced income.[4]
A US made version was Miss Winslow and Son; this short-lived version ran for six episodes on CBS in 1979.[5]
Episodes
- Series One (1977)
- From Here to Maternity (18 April 1977)[6]
- Baby Talk (25 April 1977)
- A Kid for Three Fathers (2 May 1977)
- For What We Are Not about to Receive (16 May 1977) - Some websites and the DVD release list this episode as being broadcast on 9 May 1977. This was a planned transmission date, however it and the following episodes were postponed at the last minute by a week owing to the ITV transmission of Granada Television's documentary 21 Up.
- Baptism Under Fire (23 May 1977)
- And Father Came Too (30 May 1977)
- Series Two (1978)
- More Fish in the Sea (9 January 1978)[7]
- A Theme in Two Flats (16 January 1978)
- Will You Be My Wife (23 January 1978)
- Jobs for the Girls (30 January 1978)
- Just Good Friends (6 February 1978)
- Four Part Harmony (13 February 1978)
Cast list
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Paula Wilcox | Elizabeth Jones |
| Norman Bird | Mr. Jones |
| Christopher Beeny | Geoffrey |
| Charlotte Mitchell | Mrs. Jones |
| Joan Scott | Mrs. Jones |
| Cass Allen | Rose Tucker |
| David Savile | David |
| Luke Steensil | Roly Jones |
| Catherine Kirkwood | Penny |
DVD release
The complete series of Miss Jones and Son is available on DVD in the UK.[8][9]
References
- ^ "Miss Jones and Son (TV Series)". Radio Times.
- ^ "Miss Jones And Son – Nostalgia Central". nostalgiacentral.com. 27 June 2014.
- ^ "- YouTube". www.youtube.com.
- ^ Sleeve notes Network DVD 7953355
- ^ "Miss Winslow and Son – Nostalgia Central". nostalgiacentral.com. 30 March 2009.
- ^ "From Here to Maternity (1977)". BFI.
- ^ "More Fish in the Sea (1978)". BFI.
- ^ Guide, British Comedy. "Miss Jones And Son - The Complete First Series DVD". British Comedy Guide.
- ^ Guide, British Comedy. "Miss Jones And Son - The Complete Second Series DVD". British Comedy Guide.
