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Never the Twain 1981

★ 7.0/10 Comedy 11 seasons · 67 eps Ended
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What is Never the Twain?

"Never the Twain" is a British sitcom created by Johnnie Mortimer. The series, which ran from 7 September 1981, stars Windsor Davies and Donald Sinden as rival antique dealers.

Type
TV series
Year
1981
Status
Ended
Episodes
67
Runtime
30 minutes
First aired
Sep 7, 1981
Networks
ITV1
Genres
Comedy
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81 /100 Solid Watch
⚡ Pacing & Momentum7.8/10
🧠 Narrative Depth7.6/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential8.9/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
🎯 Bingeable Series #Comedy
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"Never the Twain" is a British sitcom created by Johnnie Mortimer. The series, which ran from 7 September 1981, stars Windsor Davies and Donald Sinden as rival antique dealers. The show features a cast of characters including Derek Deadman, Zara Nutley, Robin Kermode, Tacy Kneale, Julia Watson, Honor Blackman, Teddy Turner, and Maria Charles. Johnnie Mortimer wrote the majority of the first two series, as well as four episodes out of six of the eighth series, in collaboration with other writers.

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“Two rival antique dealers clash in this British sitcom.”

Reasons to watch
  • features rival antique dealers
  • starred Windsor Davies and Donald Sinden
Keep in mind
  • ran for eleven series which is a long commitment

Watch it if you enjoy British sitcoms about rival antique dealers.

It is a comedy series suitable for sitcom fans.

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Mytharc (16): Crucial lore & season climaxes
Core (14): Character development & subplots
Side Quest (0): Standalone / filler
Season 1 · 6 episodes
Season 2 · 6 episodes
Season 3 · 6 episodes
Season 4 · 6 episodes
Season 5 · 6 episodes
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When did the series run?

It ran from 7 September 1981 to 9 October 1991.

Who created the show?

It was created by Johnnie Mortimer.

Who starred in the series?

It starred Windsor Davies and Donald Sinden.

How many series did it have?

It ran for eleven series.

What is the profession of the main characters?

They are rival antique dealers.

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