You're Only Young Twice (1977)
You're Only Young Twice is a British sitcom produced by Yorkshire Television for ITV. Created and written by Michael Ashton and Pam Valentine, the programme ran for four series from 1977 to 1981, with a total of 31 episodes. At the Paradise Lodge retirement home, Flora Petty and her sidekick Cissie Lupin attempt to thwart the long-suffering staff, led by Miss Milton. The duo are occasionally assisted by former theatrical artiste Dolly Love and the haughty Mildred Fanshaw.
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Episodes
- 1 1. Stranger in Paradise1977-09-06 · 30mFormidable Flora Petty dominates the Paradise Lodge retirement home, arguing with fellow residents Dolly Love, Mildred Farnshaw, and Katy O'Rourke, as well as dominating her friend
- 2 2. Raising the Roof1977-09-13 · 30mWhen the vicar needs £500 to mend the church roof, Flora suggests a charity performance of The Sound of Music, but it's a disaster, leading to ex-actress Dolly putting on a show, w
- 3 3. One of Life's Winners1977-09-20 · 30mWhen Cissie wins a car in a sweepstakes, the ladies are encouraged to rifle the store cupboard to collect coupons to emulate her. Flora is determined to get into the act, posing wi
- 4 4. The Ball Game1977-09-27 · 30mWhen Cissie accidentally buys a crystal ball, Dolly foretells misfortune, especially for Flora, but after Cissie lets in a man claiming to be the window-cleaner but is actually a b
- 5 5. The Birthday Girl1977-10-04 · 30mOn her birthday, Flora characteristically withers about the cards and gifts received from staff and other residents, but perks up when Cissie tells her she has a surprise for her:
- 6 6. The Royal Visit1977-10-11 · 30mParadise Lodge is expecting a visit from The Queen (Elizabeth II). The ladies bribe Miss Milton to hold an election to decide who will present a bouquet to the royal visitor. Cissi
- 7 7. Too Many Cooks1977-10-18 · 30mFlora throws an anniversary dinner in memory of her late husband, and entrusts the culinary preparations to Cissie, which leads to a mix-up of labels, and Epsom salts are substitut
Cast
Peggy MountFlora Petty
Pat CoombsCissie LupinCharmian MayMiss Milton
Lally BowersDolly Love
Diana KingMildred Farnshaw
Georgina MoonMiss FinchJohnny WadeRoger
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