Never the Twain (Season 4)

Never the Twain is a British sitcom that ran for eleven series from 7 September 1981 to 9 October 1991. It was created by Johnnie Mortimer, and was the only sitcom he ever created without his usual writing partner, Brian Cooke. Mortimer wrote the entirety of the first two series and four episodes out of six of the eighth, with the rest being mainly written by Vince Powell and John Kane. It starred Windsor Davies and Donald Sinden as rival antique dealers, and also starred Derek Deadman, Zara Nutley, Robin Kermode, Tacy Kneale, Julia Watson, Honor Blackman, Teddy Turner and Maria Charles. The title is taken from the Rudyard Kipling poem; The Ballad of East and West.

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    A Home of Your Own (Episode 1)

    Writer: John Kane

    Air date: 1984-11-08

    Overview: David and Lyn have moved to Canada. Simon needs to find someone to rent his flat quickly before his Aunt Eleanor moves in.

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    The Royal Connection (Episode 2)

    Writer: Vince Powell

    Air date: 1984-11-15

    Overview: Oliver attempts to gain the Royal Warrant for his shop from the Prince of Wales. Simon investigates his family tree in the hope of finding that he has blue blood.

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    Words and Music (Episode 3)

    Writer: John Kane

    Air date: 1984-11-22

    Overview: Oliver and Simon volunteer to perform at a Vet Circle luncheon for Caroline.

  • Poster for No Flame Like An Old Flame

    No Flame Like An Old Flame (Episode 4)

    Writer: Vince Powell

    Air date: 1984-11-29

    Overview: Simon's life becomes complicated when an old sweetheart pays him an unexpected visit.

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    Love's Neighbours' Lost (Episode 5)

    Writer: Dick Hills

    Air date: 1984-12-06

    Overview: Oliver and Simon duel over a woman, Caroline. But they find that there is another man vying for her affections.

  • Poster for Come Fly with Me!

    Come Fly with Me! (Episode 6)

    Writer: John Kane

    Air date: 1984-12-13

    Overview: Following a recent spate of shop burglaries Simon installs a state of the art alarm system but when he forgets his passport breaks into the shop and sets it off, leading to his and Oliver's arrest.

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