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 8)
Grandfathers-In-Law (Episode 1)
Air date: 1988-10-24
Overview: Lyn and David, with their baby Martin, return from Canada, causing great excitement to Simon and Oliver. However, the grandfathers have to learn to cope with the baby more than they had anticipated.
Nursery Times (Episode 2)
Air date: 1988-10-31
Overview: Lyn and David are looking for a flat while staying at Simon's house. But Oliver would like them to stay with him too.
Whose Baby? (Episode 3)
Air date: 1988-11-07
Overview: The christening is scheduled and Stephanie, Simon's ex, is invited, causing anxiety for both Simon and Oliver.
Never Say Die (Episode 4)
Air date: 1988-11-14
Overview: Simon has to go into hospital but confusion arises.
Moving On (Episode 5)
Air date: 1988-11-21
Overview: The house-hunting by Lyn and David reaches a conclusion. It causes Simon and Oliver to think about their own situation.
It's A Long Way To Friern Barnet (Episode 6)
Air date: 1988-11-28
Overview: Lyn and David move to their new flat. Oliver and Simon decide to help them by redecorating the flat.
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