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Daily Mail
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
TV fans rave 'at last something decent to watch!' as beloved British sitcom returns to screens 52 years on from first episode
TV fans have raved 'at last something decent to watch!' as a beloved British sitcom returns to our screens 52 years on from its first episode. Man About the House, created by Brian Cooke and Johnnie Mortimer, aired on ITV between 1973 and 1976. IDMB's official synopsis reads: 'Sitcom exploring the trials and tribulations created by one man and two women flat-sharing in the 70s.' The show stars Richard O'Sullivan as Robin Tripp, Paula Wilcox as Chrissy Plummer and Sally Thomsett as Jo. And they were joined by the likes of Yootha Joyce, Brian Murphy, Doug Fisher, Daphne Oxenford and Jenny Hanley. There were 39 episodes across six successful series. The show also had a number of spin-offs, including George and Mildred and Robin's Nest. It was last on our screens 49 years ago and many are happy to know that it is going to be rerun on Freeview channel That's TV very soon. The channel's account wrote on X: 'Man About the House This summer on That's TV. And many replied to share their excitement over the news. 'Love it!!!' 'Brilliant.' 'Loved this show so much when I was younger, great cast and happy memories of whole family around the tv watching it.' 'Fabulous.' And on Facebook another said: 'At last something decent!' Meanwhile others have taken to IMBd to share how much they love the show. 'I've been watching a lot of 60s and 70s British comedies and Paula Wilcox is head and shoulders the best actress I've seen in any of them so natural and believable but there is not 1 weakness in the entire cast.' 'A excellent comedy series with a great cast who played their part in making this a success. 'It was a very funny series. It could be naughty. But was never crude.' 'This is a well-written and well-acted 1970s ITV sitcom that is set in London. Robin O'Sullivan, Sally Thomsett and Paula Wilcox play twentysomething, single flatmates Robin, Jo and Chrissy. 'Their downstairs neighbours are George and Mildred Roper, an unhappily- married, middle-aged couple.' 'I hadn't seen this since I was a kid back in the 70s and it's just as funny today. An excellent cast and superb writing. Nice to see other actors appearing who later had their own starring roles.' 'A personal favourite comedy.'
Scottish Sun
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Freeview channel brings back beloved British sitcom as viewers cry ‘at last something decent on TV'
The show was first broadcast in 1973 TAKE A LOOK Freeview channel brings back beloved British sitcom as viewers cry 'at last something decent on TV' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A FREEVIEW channel is bringing a beloved British sitcom back to TV screens this summer. The 1970s sitcom was first broadcast on ITV, and is now being repeated on That's TV. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 3 The sitcom will be broadcast on a Freeview channel Credit: Wikipedia 3 Man About The House details the chaotic lives of Chrissy, Jo and Robin Credit: ITV 3 The show ran for 6 series in the 70s Credit: ITV Man About The House was considered to be daring at the time when it was first released, as it featured a man living in a flat with two single women. The show tracks the chaotic lives of Chrissy and Jo and their new flatmate Robin, who ends up moving in with them after they find him asleep in their bathtub following a wild farewell party for their previous flatmate. It stars Richard O'Sullivan, Paula Wilcox and Sally Thomset and aired for six series from 1973 to 1976. Two spin-off series were later made, George and Mildred and Robin's nest, and a film version of the series was released in 1974. In the US, the series was remade as Three's Company in 1977. That's TV can be found on channel 56 on your Freeview box, and often plays re-runs of beloved shows, such as Steptoe and Son and Benidorm. Sharing a clip of the show on Facebook, the TV channel said: "Man about the house, this summer on That's TV. TV fans raced to the comments section of the video, to share their excitement at the show's return. One person said: "Great comedy, watched it so many times, never gets old." A second person said: "At last something decent! Freeview users warned of TV box issue that causes havoc for scheduled recordings "Now get George and Mildred aswell." A third person said: "Brilliant theme music. "Such rarity these days." A fourth added: "Cannot wait."
The Irish Sun
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Freeview channel brings back beloved British sitcom as viewers cry ‘at last something decent on TV'
A FREEVIEW channel is bringing a beloved British sitcom back to TV screens this summer. The 1970s sitcom was first broadcast on ITV, and is now being repeated on That's TV. Advertisement 3 The sitcom will be broadcast on a Freeview channel Credit: Wikipedia 3 Man About The House details the chaotic lives of Chrissy, Jo and Robin Credit: ITV 3 The show ran for 6 series in the 70s Credit: ITV Man About The House was considered to be daring at the time when it was first released, as it featured a man living in a flat with two single women. The show tracks the chaotic lives of Chrissy and Jo and their new flatmate Robin, who ends up moving in with them after they find him asleep in their bathtub following a wild farewell party for their previous flatmate. It stars Richard O'Sullivan, Paula Wilcox and Sally Thomset and aired for six series from 1973 to 1976. Two spin-off series were later made, George and Mildred and Robin's nest, and a film version of the series was released in 1974. Advertisement Read more TV stories In the US, the series was remade as Three's Company in 1977. That's TV can be found on channel 56 on your Freeview box, and often plays re-runs of beloved shows, such as Steptoe and Son and Benidorm. Sharing a clip of the show on Facebook, the TV channel said: "Man about the house, this summer on That's TV. TV fans raced to the comments section of the video, to share their excitement at the show's return. Advertisement Most read in News TV One person said: "Great comedy , watched it so many times, never gets old." A second person said: "At last something decent! Freeview users warned of TV box issue that causes havoc for scheduled recordings "Now get George and Mildred aswell." A third person said: "Brilliant theme music. Advertisement "Such rarity these days." A fourth added: "Cannot wait." How to watch TV legally without paying for a licence YOU can legally use the following services without a TV Licence as long as you aren't using them to watch or stream live TV: On demand TV – such as catch-up TV and on demand previews, which are available through services including ITV Player, All 4, My5, BT Vision/BT TV, Virgin Media, Sky Go, Now TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Roku and Amazon Fire TV. You can't watch or download programmes on BBC iPlayer without a TV licence. On demand movies - from services such as Sky, Virgin Media, BT Vision, Netflix and Amazon Instant Video. Recorded films and programmes - either via DVD or Blu-ray, or downloaded from the internet. YouTube - Video clips that aren't live through services such as YouTube.
The Sun
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Freeview channel brings back beloved British sitcom as viewers cry ‘at last something decent on TV'
A FREEVIEW channel is bringing a beloved British sitcom back to TV screens this summer. The 1970s sitcom was first broadcast on ITV, and is now being repeated on That's TV. 3 3 Man About The House was considered to be daring at the time when it was first released, as it featured a man living in a flat with two single women. The show tracks the chaotic lives of Chrissy and Jo and their new flatmate Robin, who ends up moving in with them after they find him asleep in their bathtub following a wild farewell party for their previous flatmate. It stars Richard O'Sullivan, Paula Wilcox and Sally Thomset and aired for six series from 1973 to 1976. Two spin-off series were later made, George and Mildred and Robin's nest, and a film version of the series was released in 1974. In the US, the series was remade as Three's Company in 1977. That's TV can be found on channel 56 on your Freeview box, and often plays re-runs of beloved shows, such as Steptoe and Son and Benidorm. Sharing a clip of the show on Facebook, the TV channel said: "Man about the house, this summer on That's TV. TV fans raced to the comments section of the video, to share their excitement at the show's return. One person said: "Great comedy, watched it so many times, never gets old." A second person said: "At last something decent! "Now get George and Mildred aswell." A third person said: "Brilliant theme music. "Such rarity these days." A fourth added: "Cannot wait."
Yahoo
07-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Dennis Richmond Dies: Longtime Bay Area News Anchor Was 81
Legendary Bay Area news anchor Dennis Richmond, one of the nation's first Black anchors of a major market TV newscast who spent 40 years with Oakland's KTVU, died Wednesday, the station announced. He was 81. Friends told KTVU that Richmond died in Grass Valley, CA, with his wife, Deborah, at his side. A cause of death was not revealed, but Richmond's longtime co-anchor, Julie Haener, now retired, told KTVU that he had suffered a heart attack and fall weeks before. 'He was a fighter,' she said. 'He held on for as long as he could. He was so respected,' she said. More from Deadline 2025 Deaths Photo Gallery: Hollywood & Media Obituaries Adan Manzano Dies: Telemundo Sports Reporter Covering The Super Bowl Was 27 Brian Murphy Dies: British Sitcom Star Of 'Man About The House' & 'George & Mildred' Was 92 'Dennis was a strong presence in the KTVU newsroom for decades, guiding the team and setting high standards for himself and his colleagues in everything they did,' KTVU General Manager Mellynda Hartel said. 'His impact is still felt in the KTVU newsroom today.' Richmond joined KTVU as a clerk and rose to the rank of anchor in 1976, a job he held until 2008, when he retired five days before he turned 65, according to the station. DEADLINE RELATED VIDEO Saying Goodbye: A Video Tribute To The Hollywood & Media Figures We've Lost In 2025 Richmond was honored with several awards over the course of his career, including the Humanitarian Award of Oakland (the highest honor given in that city) and the Black Media Coalition Journalist of the Year Award. You can see the station's tribute to Richmond below. Best of Deadline 'The Apprentice' Oscar Nominees Sebastian Stan & Jeremy Strong On Why It's 'More Of A Horror Movie' With "Monstrous Egos" 'Prime Target' Release Guide: When Are New Episodes Available On Apple TV+? A Full Timeline Of Blake Lively & Justin Baldoni's 'It Ends With Us' Feud In Court, Online & In The Media
