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Don't Wait Up (1983)

1983-10-25 · 30m · EN
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Doctor Tom Latimer splits from his wife Helen. Simultaneously, his father Toby, also a doctor, announces his intention to divorce his wife of 32 years, Angela. Father and son move in together and frequently quarrel about politics and medical practices, Toby being more of a 'Harley Street' type and well to the right of the more liberal Tom. The latter tries to get his parents back together, while beginning a romance with Toby's secretary Madeleine, whom he later marries.

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Harold SnoadDirector

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Tony BrittonTony BrittonToby LatimerNigel HaversNigel HaversTom LatimerDinah SheridanDinah SheridanAngela LatimerSimon WilliamsSimon WilliamsCharles CartwrightSusan SkipperSusan SkipperMadeleine Forbes

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Genre affinityComedyDialogue densityComedyPacingShortDirector preference554897Actor preference279890 · 213823 · 333627Country preferenceGb

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What is Don't Wait Up about?

Doctor Tom Latimer splits from his wife Helen. Simultaneously, his father Toby, also a doctor, announces his intention to divorce his wife of 32 years, Angela. Father and son move in together and frequently quarrel about politics and medical practices, Toby being more of a 'Harley Street' type and well to the right of the more liberal Tom. The latter tries to get his parents back together, while beginning a romance with Toby's secretary Madeleine, whom he later marries.

How long is Don't Wait Up?

Don't Wait Up has a runtime of 30 minutes.