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You're Only Young Twice (1977)

1977-09-06 · 30m · EN
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You're Only Young Twice is a British sitcom produced by Yorkshire Television for ITV. Created and written by Michael Ashton and Pam Valentine, the programme ran for four series from 1977 to 1981, with a total of 31 episodes. At the Paradise Lodge retirement home, Flora Petty and her sidekick Cissie Lupin attempt to thwart the long-suffering staff, led by Miss Milton. The duo are occasionally assisted by former theatrical artiste Dolly Love and the haughty Mildred Fanshaw.

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Graeme MuirDirectorMichael AshtonWriterPam ValentineWriterDon ClaytonDirector

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Peggy MountPeggy MountFlora PettyPat CoombsPat CoombsCissie LupinCharmian MayCharmian MayMiss MiltonLally BowersLally BowersDolly LoveDiana KingDiana KingMildred FarnshawGeorgina MoonGeorgina MoonMiss FinchJohnny WadeJohnny WadeRogerPeggy LedgerPeggy LedgerKaty O'RourkeRobert RaglanRobert RaglanMr WhittakerStephen BoswellStephen BoswellMr ChatterboxDaniel HillDaniel HillPhotographerGeorge InnesGeorge InnesSgt Hobble

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What is You're Only Young Twice about?

You're Only Young Twice is a British sitcom produced by Yorkshire Television for ITV. Created and written by Michael Ashton and Pam Valentine, the programme ran for four series from 1977 to 1981, with a total of 31 episodes. At the Paradise Lodge retirement home, Flora Petty and her sidekick Cissie Lupin attempt to thwart the long-suffering staff, led by Miss Milton. The duo are occasionally assisted by former theatrical artiste Dolly Love and the haughty Mildred Fanshaw.

How long is You're Only Young Twice?

You're Only Young Twice has a runtime of 30 minutes.