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Till Death Us Do Part

1966 Ended 30m episodes

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Comedy

Follows the East End working-class Garnett family, headed by patriarch Alf, a reactionary working-class man who wields racist and anti-Socialist views. His long-suffering wife Else manages to keep things in control... for the most part. Their progressive daughter Rita lives with them, as does her Irish husband Mike, who, with an array of liberal worldviews, often quarrels with his father-in-law. It inspired the American show "All In The Family" and several other international variations on the same theme.

Created by:: Johnny Speight
Cast:: Warren Mitchell, Una Stubbs, Anthony Booth, Patricia Hayes
Language:: English
Country:: United Kingdom
Network:: BBC One

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E01

Episode 1

Till Death Us Do Part (Pilot)

1965-07-22 · 30m

The first broadcast, in the form of a Comedy Playhouse pilot. The only way that Mike can take out a deposit on a new home is to take out a life insurance policy on Alf.

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E02

Episode 2

Till Closing Time Us Do Part (Easter Special)

1967-03-27 · 30m

The Garnetts are at the pub when they encounter a group of celebrities whom, inevitably, Alf insults – Black actor/singer Kenny Lynch, Liverpool comedian Jimmy Tarbuck, and tough guy Australian actor Ray Barrett, described by Alf as 'the man with the holes in his face' due to his scarred complexion. The meeting isn't exactly the most cordial.

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E03

Episode 3

Up the Polls: The Campaign's Over

1970-06-18 · 30m

It's the summer of 1970 and voting day for the General Election. After casting his vote, Alf visits the pub and launches into a drunken tirade about Harold Wilson and the evils of Labour government.

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Episode 4

Jesus Christ Superstar (Christmas Special)

1972-12-26 · 30m

It's Christmas Eve and Alf still has no present for Else. The Black man selling cheap watches seems like a lifesaver but maybe Alf should've held back on the slurs before buying. On Christmas Day, Alf propounds his view that Jesus was English, to dispute. However, a meeting in the pub with the cast of 'Jesus Christ Superstar' seems to support Alf's theory.

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E05

Episode 5

Outback Bound (Christmas Special)

1974-12-31 · 30m

Else's sister Maud and her husband Ted have emigrated to Australia. However, Maud is unwell and Ted calls Else to help them out. Alf isn't keen to let her go but, for Else, the journey is two-fold – not only will she be helping her sister but she gets a much-deserved break from Alf.

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Episode 6