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It Takes a Worried Man 1981

★ 6.7/10 Comedy 3 seasons · 19 eps Ended
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What is It Takes a Worried Man?

It Takes a Worried Man is a British television sitcom made by Thames Television that ran for three series from October 1981 to November 1983. The series focuses on office worker Philip Roath and features most episodes written by its star, Peter Tilbury.

Type
TV series
Year
1981
Status
Ended
Episodes
19
Runtime
30 minutes
First aired
Oct 27, 1981
Networks
Channel 4
Genres
Comedy
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81 /100 Solid Watch
⚡ Pacing & Momentum7.7/10
🧠 Narrative Depth7.5/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential8.9/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
🎯 Bingeable Series #Comedy
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It Takes a Worried Man is a British television sitcom made by Thames Television that ran for three series from October 1981 to November 1983. The series focuses on office worker Philip Roath and features most episodes written by its star, Peter Tilbury.

Culturally significant as a multi-network broadcast that transitioned from the ITV network for its first two series to Channel 4 for its third and final series, the show remains a notable piece of early 1980s British television comedy.

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Should you watch it?

“Follow office worker Philip Roath in this classic British sitcom created by Thames Television.”

Reasons to watch
  • Most episodes were written by the show's star, Peter Tilbury.
  • Features the comedic talents of lead actor Peter Tilbury as office worker Philip Roath.
  • Spanned three series broadcast across both the ITV network and Channel 4.
Keep in mind
  • Only ran for three series between October 1981 and November 1983, offering a limited episode run.

Watch it if you enjoy vintage British sitcoms centering around office worker Philip Roath.

This is a British television sitcom from the early 1980s suitable for fans of classic comedy.

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Whether it is worth watching?

It is worth watching if you appreciate vintage British sitcoms written by and starring Peter Tilbury.

What is the binge duration?

The show ran for three series broadcast from October 1981 to November 1983.

Which are the essential episodes?

Specific essential episodes are not detailed in the available sources, though most were written by star Peter Tilbury.

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