A Fine Romance (1981): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1981, A Fine Romance is a comedy series.

What it’s about. A Fine Romance is a British situation comedy starring husband-and-wife team Judi Dench and Michael Williams. Dench's sister was played by Susan Penhaligon. It was produced by London Weekend Television and written by Bob Larbey. It was first broadcast on 8 November 1981. It lasted for 26 episodes over four series; the final episode being broadcast on 17 February 1984. The series takes its name from a song in the 1936 film Swing Time, starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, which Dench recorded as the theme music. The series was nominated for nine BAFTA British Academy Television Awards and a winner of two, both for Dench's performance in 1982 and 1985.

Who’s in it. A Fine Romance stars Michael Williams as Mike, Judi Dench as Laura Dalton, Susan Penhaligon as Helen and Richard Warwick as Phil, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, A Fine Romance has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Fine Romance page.

If you liked it. Fans of A Fine Romance tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.