A Bit of a Do (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Series · ★ 6.3
Released in 1989, A Bit of a Do is a comedy and drama series.
What it’s about. A Bit of a Do is a British comedy drama series based on the books by David Nobbs. The show starred David Jason and was aired on ITV in 1989. It was made for the ITV network by Yorkshire Television. The show was set in a fictional Yorkshire town. Each episode took place at a different social function and followed the changing lives of two families, the working-class Simcocks and the middle-class Rodenhursts, together with their respective friends, Rodney and Betty Sillitoe, and Neville Badger. The series begins with the wedding of Ted and Rita Simcock's son Paul to Laurence and Liz Rodenhurst's daughter Jenny; an event at which Ted and Liz begin an affair. The subsequent fallout from this affair forms the basis for most of the first series.
Who’s in it. A Bit of a Do stars David Jason as Ted Simcock, Gwen Taylor, Nicola Pagett and Stephanie Cole, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, A Bit of a Do has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Bit of a Do page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Bit of a Do tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Bit of a Do (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Bit of a Do change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Bit of a Do worth watching?
- A Bit of a Do holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Bit of a Do?
- A Bit of a Do stars David Jason, Gwen Taylor, Nicola Pagett, Stephanie Cole and Michael Jayston.
- When was A Bit of a Do released?
- A Bit of a Do was released in 1989.