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.
Never the Twain (Season 6)
Feed A Cold (Episode 1)
Air date: 1987-01-15
Overview: Simon has a cold and Oliver offers to look after him.
Going to Pot (Episode 2)
Air date: 1987-01-22
Overview: Ringo decides to get some culture. After meeting one of his teachers, Simon and Oliver are pleased to accept his invitation to dinner and Simon makes a discovery in the kitchen cupboard.
Love ls A Many Splendoured Thing (Episode 3)
Air date: 1987-01-29
Overview: Oliver has fallen in love, however trouble arises after he meets his future mother-in-law.
A Night to Remember (Episode 4)
Air date: 1987-02-05
Overview: Burglars are in the neighbourhood, leading to an eventful night for the two households.
The Battle of Deveraux Dale (Episode 5)
Air date: 1987-02-12
Overview: Lady Deveraux asks Simon and Oliver to take part in a historical re-enactment of a Civil War battle, the battle of Deveraux Dale, at the village fete. On the opposing side is the bookie, Bernie Miller, who has a score to settle.
Affair of the Heart (Episode 6)
Air date: 1987-02-19
Overview: Simon's ex-wife Stephanie arrives unexpectedly.
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