Rich Tea and Sympathy

Rich Tea and Sympathy
GenreComedy drama
Created byDavid Nobbs
Written byDavid Nobbs
Directed byDavid Reynolds
Michael Simpson
StarringPatricia Hodge
Denis Quilley
Lionel Jeffries
Jean Alexander
Anne Reid
Ray Lonnen
Tracie Bennett
James Warrior
Claudia Bryan
Chris Garner
Lorraine Ashbourne
Sara Griffiths
Jason Flemyng
Opening theme"Rich Tea and Sympathy" by Patricia Hodge and Denis Quilley
Ending theme"Rich Tea and Sympathy" by Patricia Hodge and Denis Quilley
ComposerRay Russell
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
No. of series1
No. of episodes6
Production
Executive producerVernon Lawrence
ProducerDavid Reynolds
Production locationsLeeds, West Yorkshire, England, UK
Running time50 minutes
Production companyYorkshire Television
Original release
NetworkITV
Release5 July (1991-07-05) –
9 August 1991 (1991-08-09)
Related
A Bit of a Do

Rich Tea and Sympathy is a British comedy-drama series written and created by David Nobbs. The show starred Patricia Hodge and Denis Quilley. It was produced by Yorkshire Television for one series and six episodes and aired on the ITV network between 5 July and 9 August 1991.

Plot

The series follows a divorced mother Julia Merrygrove (Patricia Hodge) has two teenage children and works as a local councillor whilst also holding down a job in a biscuit factory. Julia begins an affair with George Rudge (Denis Quilley), her opposite number on the council.[1]

Cast

Episodes

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
1"Sex & Snooker"David ReynoldsDavid Nobbs5 July 1991 (1991-07-05)
Julia and George fall in love despite being at opposite ends of the political spectrum and problems created by their respective family members.[2]
2"Poppadoms & Peeping Toms"Michael SimpsonDavid Nobbs12 July 1991 (1991-07-12)
Julia and George have to deal with their differing temperaments as well as a peeping tom, love-sick employees, Indian and Chinese waiters, religious fanatics and more.[3]
3"Socks & Self-Denial"Michael SimpsonDavid Nobbs19 July 1991 (1991-07-19)
Julia and George organise a dinner party to bring the families together.[4]
4"Vegetable Samosas & Virgins"Michael SimpsonDavid Nobbs26 July 1991 (1991-07-26)
Julia and George try to bring peace to their families, while Mr Pink and Sally contribute with a disastrous Indian meal.[5]
5"Sinners & Sea Bass"David ReynoldsDavid Nobbs2 August 1991 (1991-08-02)
Julia and George try to get away from it all.[6]
6"Waiters & Whoopee Cushions"David ReynoldsDavid Nobbs9 August 1991 (1991-08-09)
Julia's family thought she needed a man to improve her temper, while George's family believed he needed a woman to improve his cooking.[7]

Reception

Following on from his enormous success with A Bit of a Do, David Nobbs created Rich Tea and Sympathy, a story of love and politics.[8]

Home media

The complete series was released on DVD by Network in a two-disc set on 3 September 2007.[9]

References

  1. ↑ "Rich Tea And Sympathy (ITV Drama, Patricia Hodge)". Memorable TV. 25 September 2020. Retrieved 16 April 2026.
  2. ↑ "Sex & Snooker". BFI. 5 July 1991. Retrieved 16 April 2026.
  3. ↑ "Poppadoms & Peeping Toms". BFI. 12 July 1991. Retrieved 16 April 2026.
  4. ↑ "Socks & Self-Denial". BFI. 19 July 1991. Retrieved 16 April 2026.
  5. ↑ "Vegetable Samosas & Virgins". BFI. 26 July 1991. Retrieved 16 April 2026.
  6. ↑ "Sinners and Sea Bass". BFI. 2 August 1991. Retrieved 16 April 2026.
  7. ↑ "Waiters & Whoopee Cushions". BFI. 9 August 1991. Retrieved 16 April 2026.
  8. ↑ "Rich Tea & Sympathy – Nostalgia Central". Nostalgia Central. 27 June 2014. Retrieved 16 April 2026.
  9. ↑ "Rich Tea And Sympathy - Series 1 - Complete [1991]". 3 September 2007 – via Amazon.co.uk.
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