Sorry! (TV series)
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| Genre | Sitcom |
| Created by | Ian Davidson Peter Vincent |
| Starring | Ronnie Corbett Barbara Lott William Moore Marguerite Hardiman Derek Fuke Roy Holder |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| No. of series | 7 |
| No. of episodes | 42 + 1 short |
| Production | |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Broadcast | |
| Original channel | BBC1 |
| Original airing | First run 12 March 1981 - 27 December 1982 Second run 28 April 1985 - 10 October 1988 |
Sorry! was a British sitcom that aired on BBC1 from 1981 to 1982 and from 1985 to 1988. Starring Ronnie Corbett, it was written by Ian Davidson and Peter Vincent, both of whom had previously written for The Two Ronnies, of whom Corbett was one half.
The theme music was composed by Gaynor Colbourn and Hugh Wisdom, and arranged and conducted by Ronnie Hazelhurst.
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[edit] Cast
- Ronnie Corbett - Timothy Lumsden
- Barbara Lott - Phyllis Lumsden
- William Moore - Sydney Lumsden
- Marguerite Hardiman - Muriel
- Derek Fuke - Kevin
- Roy Holder - Frank Baker
- Wendy Allnutt - Jennifer (series 6)
- Bridget Brice - Pippa (series 7)
[edit] Plot
Sorry! is based around Timothy Lumsden who, 41 years old in the first three series (his age increased to 42 and then 44 in subsequent series), is a librarian who still lives at home with his domineering mother Phyllis and henpecked father Sydney. Although quite shy around women, Timothy longs to find love and leave home, but Phyllis is always aghast at the idea, and constantly manipulates her son into staying at home. One of the running gags of the series is Sydney frequently shouting "Language, Timothy!" when he feels Timothy has said something inappropriate, even though most times nobody would typically find the words even close to offensive.
In contrast, Timothy's friend Frank and sister Muriel urge Timothy to stand up to his mother once and for all. Muriel had successfully left home, and married Kevin, and as a result is viewed with distrust by her mother.
[edit] Episodes
[edit] Series 1 (1981)
| Title | Airdate | Overview |
|---|---|---|
| "For Love or Mummy" | 12 March 81 | Timothy Lumsden is a 41 year old librarian, whose Mother won't let him cut those apron strings. Timothy is determined to take his latest love "Annette" to the dance,even if he does have to dress up as the cat from the amateur dramatics group he is a member of. |
| "Buttons" | 19 March 81 | Timothy who has been cast as the rear end of a horse in the latest production of "Cinderella" is smitten for "Vanessa" a woman who is friends with his casting director.Even if it does mean he has to fight one of his rivals " Tiny Heseltine" to win her. |
| "The Godfather" | 26 March 81 | After a morning trying to get rid of some bin bags. Timothy gives some guidance to his godson "Gavin" about bullying. Gavin tells him about "Duggy Bullford" who is constantly bullying him. Timothy is determined to settle the matter with Duggy's Father. |
| "Bachelor Seeks Anywhere" | 2 April 81 | Timothy is interested in an advertisement for sharing a cheap flat with a couple of girls. Can he reply to the ad without Mother knowing and can he persuade a singing hobo to leave the library. |
| "Does Your Mother Know You're Out?" | 9 April 81 | Timothy's mother "Phyllis" wants him to paint in the understairs cupboard for the meter man's next visit. But he is more concentrated on winning a bet from his colleague "Victor" that he will see "Gone with the Wind" with the library assistant "Caroline". |
| "Curse of the Mummy" | 16 April 81 | Timothy's sister Muriel comes to visit and she tries her best to help Timothy leave Mother and Fathers and be free. Can Timothy escape? |
[edit] Series 2 (1982)
| Title | Airdate | Overview |
|---|---|---|
| "Cromer or Bust" | 22 April 82 | Timothy has booked a second honeymoon for his mother and father Phyllis and Sydney in Cromer. So he can have a party while they're away. All is slowly going to plan until Sydney has an accident with a barrel of beer. |
| "Perchance to Dream" | 29 April 82 | Timothy is preparing for a job but is very nervous. He keeps having nightmares that the interviewer is his old headmaster and is ready to cane him. Timothy goes to see a psychaitrist. |
| "Sons and Lovers" | 6 May 82 | Timothy becomes jealous when Phyllis is spoiling his cousin "Brinsley" more than him. |
| "Great Expectations" | 13 May 82 | Phyllis is determined to make sure Timothy's aunty will consider leaving them some money in her will. |
| "The Next Best Man" | 20 May 82 | Timothy is upset when Frank asks his friend Richard to be the best man at his wedding. When Richard has an accident Franks asks Tim and when Phyllis finds out she puts on a big party for Frank and his fiance Jenny. |
| "Could Do Better" | 27 May 82 | Timothy is determined to get Frank's wedding ring to the church in time for the service. |
[edit] Series 3 (1982)
| Title | Airdate | Overview |
|---|---|---|
| "The Rabbit and the Pussycat" | 28 October 82 | |
| "You're Going Nowhere" | 4 November 82 | |
| "Bottom of the Class" | 11 November 82 | |
| "Spellbound" | 18 November 82 | |
| "It Never Rained In Those Days" | 25 November 82 | |
| "The Big Sleep" | 2 December 82 |
[edit] Special (1982)
| Title | Airdate | Overview |
|---|---|---|
| "The Funny Side of Christmas" | 27 December 82 | Short special as part of The Funny Side of Christmas |
[edit] Series 4 (1985)
| Title | Airdate | Overview |
|---|---|---|
| "My Huckleberry Friend" | 28 April 85 | |
| "Move Over Mrs Lumsden" | 5 May 85 | |
| "One of Our Naughty Bits Is Missing" | 12 May 85 | |
| "Confessions of a Jobbing Gardener" | 19 May 85 | |
| "A Little Something Set Aside" | 26 May 85 | |
| "Collapse of Small Party" | 2 June 85 |
[edit] Series 5 (1986)
| Title | Airdate | Overview |
|---|---|---|
| "The Primal Scene, So to Speak" | 10 May 86 | |
| "Every Clown Wants to Play Hamlet" | 17 May 86 | |
| "Bells for Uncle Barstable" | 24 May 86 | |
| "Natural Wastage" | 7 June 86 | |
| "My Family and Other Monsters" | 14 June 86 | |
| "It's a Wonderful Life, Basically" | 21 June 86 |
[edit] Series 6 (1987)
| Title | Airdate | Overview |
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| "A Chief Inspector Calls" | 1 June 87 | |
| "Dream Time" | 8 June 87 | |
| "Amaze Your Friends!" | 15 June 87 | |
| "Gone, But Not Forgotten" | 22 June 87 | |
| "Little Foxes" | 29 June 87 | |
| "Do You Take This Man - And His Mother?" | 6 July 87 |
[edit] Series 7 (1988)
| Title | Airdate | Overview |
|---|---|---|
| "Mothers and Brothers" | 5 September 88 | |
| "Every Day, In Every Way" | 12 September 88 | |
| "A Fool and his Money" | 19 September 88 | |
| "Flying Lessons" | 26 September 88 | |
| "Winter's Tales" | 3 October 88 | |
| "Up, Up and Away?" | 10 October 88 |
[edit] DVD releases
The first two series of Sorry! were released on DVD under Playback Entertainment(Region 2, UK) in 2004. The DVD was put out of print in 2006, but the first series was re-released on DVD in 2007 under 2entertain & BBC Worldwide. It includes three audio commentaries by Ronnie Corbett. The second series was re-released in March 2008. The third, fourth, fifth and sixth series were released (for the very first time) on 2 August 2010 and 21 February, 20 June and 26 September 2011. The seventh (and final) series is due for release on 2 April 2012 [1] The complete series is yet to be released.
In region 4, the first four series have been released.
| DVD Title | No. of Discs | Year | No. of Episodes | DVD release | ||
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| Region 2 | Region 4 | |||||
| Complete Series 1 | 1 | 1981 | 6 | 2 July 2007 | 12 September 2007 | |
| Complete Series 2 | 1 | 1982 | 6 | 17 March 2008 | 19 March 2008 | |
| Complete Series 3 | 1 | 1982 | 6 | 2 August 2010 | 8 October 2008 | |
| Complete Series 4 | 1 | 1985 | 6 | 21 February 2011 | 2 February 2011[2] | |
| Complete Series 5 | 1 | 1986 | 6 | 20 June 2011 | 2011 | |
| Complete Series 6 | 1 | 1987 | 6 | 26 September 2011 | 201? | |
| Complete Series 7 | 1 | 1988 | 6 | 2 April 2012 | 201? | |
| Complete Series 1 - 7 | 7 | 1981 - 1988 | 42 | TBA | TBA | |
[edit] References
- ^ "Sorry!:Series 6 DVD 1988". Amazon.co.uk. 23 February 2012. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sorry-7-DVD-Ronnie-Corbett/dp/B007BA8YJ6. Retrieved 23 February 2012.
- ^ http://www.ezydvd.com.au/item.zml/817194
- Mark Lewisohn, "Radio Times Guide to TV Comedy", BBC Worldwide Ltd, 2003
- British TV Comedy Guide for Sorry!
[edit] External links
- Sorry! at the Internet Movie Database
- Sorry! at the British Comedy Guide
