Don't Forget To Write!

6.0
197750m

Don’t Forget to Write! is a British television sitcom, broadcast by the BBC from 1977 to 1979. The central character is George Maple (George Cole) who was formerly a successful playwright, but is now procrastinating, lacking self-confidence and suffering from writer's block. He is seen at home with his supportive wife Mabel (Gwen Watford), son Wilfred (Ron Emslie) and daughter Kate (Claire Walker). They are frequently visited by neighbour Tom Lawrence (Francis Matthews) who is a confident, suave and successful playwright and cleaner Mrs Field (Daphne Heard).

Production

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Seasons

6 Episodes • Premiered 1977

Still image for Don't Forget To Write! season 1 episode 1: Lesser Known English Dramatists

1. Lesser Known English Dramatists

Gordon, looking for any excuse not to continue with his new film script, submits to an interview from an earnest American student.

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2. Thundering Hooves

Gordon attends the filming of his latest screenplay - with which his director, Sandy, is not pleased.

Still image for Don't Forget To Write! season 1 episode 3: The Tasting of the Wine

3. The Tasting of the Wine

The Maples need to find someone to open the village fête - but who?

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4. A Friend in Need

Gordon wants an ordinary life as a welder on an oil rig. Jenny leaves Tom, and the Maples are stuck with their 5 awful children.

Still image for Don't Forget To Write! season 1 episode 5: First Night

5. First Night

Gordon dreads the opening of his new play.

Still image for Don't Forget To Write! season 1 episode 6: Going Up in the World

6. Going Up in the World

Gordon is astonished to find that his new play is a hit.

Cast

Photo of George Cole

George Cole

Gordon Maple

Photo of Gwen Watford

Gwen Watford

Mabel Maple

Photo of Francis Matthews

Francis Matthews

Tom Lawrence

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