Miss Jones and Son
| 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) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | From Here to Maternity | 18 April 1977[6] | |
| 2 | Baby Talk | 25 April 1977 | |
| 3 | A Kid for Three Fathers | 2 May 1977 | |
| 4 | 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 the 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. |
| 5 | Baptism Under Fire | 23 May 1977 | |
| 6 | And Father Came Too | 30 May 1977 | |
| Series Two (1978) | |||
| 1 | More Fish in the Sea | 9 January 1978[7] | |
| 2 | A Theme in Two Flats | 16 January 1978 | |
| 3 | Will You Be My Wife | 23 January 1978 | |
| 4 | Jobs for the Girls | 30 January 1978 | |
| 5 | Just Good Friends | 6 February 1978 | |
| 6 | 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.
