Never the Twain

Never the Twain (1981)

★ 7.0 25m Comedy

Simon Peel and Oliver Smallbridge are former business partners turned bitter rival antique dealers whose shops and homes are right next door to each other. Their rivalry stems partly from Oliver having an affair with Simon's wife, but now tensions are escalating as Oliver's daughter, Lyn, has fallen in love with Simon's son, David, and plan to marry.

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Episodes

  1. 1 1. Families at War1981-09-07 · 30mAntique dealers Oliver Smallbridge and Simon Peel were once partners until Oliver had an affair with Simon's wife. Now bitter rivals - and next-door neighbours, they're constantly
  2. 2 2. Of Meissen Men1981-09-14 · 30mReading that a widow called Veronica Barton is selling her late husband's Meissen collection, both Simon and Oliver, pretending to be private collectors, visit, hoping for a knock-
  3. 3 3. A Night at the Opera1981-09-21 · 30mVeronica tells Simon and Oliver that she has a spare ticket for the opera in Edinburgh but neither are initially interested - until Oliver poaches Simon's daily help, Mrs Grieves,
  4. 4 4. A Matched Pair1981-09-28 · 30mNot only is Oliver's golf club membership refused but his shop is burgled. However, the duelling pistols that he reports as stolen were only borrowed by his dim assistant Rocky so,
  5. 5 5. Nothing But the Truth1981-10-05 · 30mLyn and David vow that they will never lie to each other. Their fathers are sceptical - and gleeful when Lyn breaks off the engagement after David has admitted to a drunken kiss wi
  6. 6 6. Father of the Groom1981-10-19 · 30mSimon throws a dinner party for the Smallbridges where inevitably Lyn and David try to keep peace. After the meal, the fathers play cards but Oliver is offended when Simon accuses

Cast

Windsor DaviesOliver Smallbridge
Donald SindenSimon Peel
Derek DeadmanRingo
Zara NutleyAunt Eleanor

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