TV series
Don't Forget to Write!
1977–1979, English, on BBC Two. Created by Charles Wood.
Once a successful playwright, George Maple is now procrastinating, lacking self-confidence and suffering from writer's block. He is seen at home with his supportive wife Mabel, son Wilfred and daughter Kate. They're frequently visited by neighbour Tom Lawrence, a confident, suave and successful playwright, and cleaner Mrs Field.
- Seasons
- 2
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 50 min
- Status
- Ended in 1979
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Latest episode
S2 E6: We're Going to Maxim's
Aired 22 February 1979
Seasons 2
Cast & crew
- Charles WoodCreator
- George ColeGordon Maple · 12 ep
- Gwen WatfordMabel Maple · 12 ep
- Francis MatthewsTom Lawrence · 12 ep
- Clare WalkerKate Maple · 12 ep
- Ron EmslieWilfred Maple · 12 ep
- Daphne HeardMrs Field · 11 ep
- Renny ListerJenny Lawrence · 8 ep
- James CossinsPhillip Mounter · 3 ep
- John LevittStephan · 3 ep
- Nicholas Le PrevostDusty · 2 ep
- Robert HarrisSir William Parson · 2 ep
- David SavileBen · 2 ep
Details
- First aired
- 18 April 1977
- Last aired
- 22 February 1979
- Network
- BBC Two
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
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How many seasons of Don't Forget to Write! are there?
Don't Forget to Write! has 2 seasons and 12 episodes, about 50 minutes each.
Is Don't Forget to Write! finished?
Yes. Don't Forget to Write! ended in 1979, so you can watch the whole story.
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Who created Don't Forget to Write!?
Don't Forget to Write! was created by Charles Wood and stars George Cole, Gwen Watford, Francis Matthews.