It Takes a Worried Man was a British TV sitcom. It was made by Thames Television and ran for three series, broadcast from October 1981 to November 1983. The first two series were broadcast on the ITV network, and the third and final series on Channel 4. Most episodes were written by the star, Peter Tilbury, who played office worker Philip Roath.
It Takes a Worried Man (Season 1)
Endangered Species (Episode 1)
Writer: Peter Tilbury
Air date: 1981-10-27
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: At 35, Philip Roath worries over his wife having left him, his hair and teeth diminishing, and his insecurity and laziness, but a visit to an analyst is far from helpful.
As You Like It (Episode 2)
Writer: Peter Tilbury
Air date: 1981-11-03
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Roath has a blind date; perhaps she will help restore his waning confidence. On the other hand, will she spot all his flaws of middle age?
New Leaf (Episode 3)
Writer: Peter Tilbury
Air date: 1981-11-10
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: For once in his life, Roath pulls himself together, changes his attitude, starts getting fit, even plans to do some work. But he didn't allow for the vagaries of fate.
Mixed Feelings (Episode 4)
Writer: Bernard McKenna
Air date: 1981-11-17
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Roath doesn't need the bathroom mirror to tell him more bits are dropping off. Lillian does that for him, and she does a pretty good job on his shortcomings as well.
Frankly Speaking (Episode 5)
Writer: Bernard McKenna
Air date: 1981-11-24
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Roath's worries are affecting his sleeping; what a pity he's in this state on the day Head Office stops by. And everyone seems very keen to speak their minds.
Soul Mates (Episode 6)
Writer: Bernard McKenna
Air date: 1981-12-01
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Roath thinks he's got problems? When ex-wife Ellen, the boss, and his analyst all take him into their confidence, he finds he's got their hang-ups to worry about, too.
Seasons
Episodes 6
Episodes 7
Episodes 6