Never the Twain 1981
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- September 7, 1981
- Format
- 11 seasons · 67 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~33.5 hours (30 min/ep)
- Highest Rated Episode
- S1E2 "Of Meissen Men" (★ 8/10)
- Created By
- Johnnie Mortimer
- Network
- ITV1
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
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.0/10
- Format
- 11 seasons · 67 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~30 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- ITV1
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 67 episodes and an average 30-minute runtime.
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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.
Should you watch it?
“Two rival antique dealers clash in this British sitcom.”
- features rival antique dealers
- starred Windsor Davies and Donald Sinden
- 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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Season 1 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Families at War Mytharc Sep 7, 1981
- E2 Of Meissen Men Core Sep 14, 1981
- E3 A Night at the Opera Core Sep 21, 1981
- E4 A Matched Pair Core Sep 28, 1981
- E5 Nothing But the Truth Mytharc Oct 5, 1981
- E6 Father of the Groom Mytharc Oct 19, 1981
Season 2 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 Who's Been Sleeping in My Bed? Mytharc Sep 7, 1982
- E2 As Young As You Feel Core Sep 14, 1982
- E3 A Woman's Place... Core Sep 21, 1982
- E4 Blood Brothers Core Sep 28, 1982
- E5 lf You Knew Susan Mytharc Oct 5, 1982
- E6 The More We Are Together Mytharc Oct 12, 1982
Season 3 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 Taking Stock Mytharc Oct 10, 1983
- E2 Partners Core Oct 17, 1983
- E3 A Nose for Quality Core Oct 24, 1983
- E4 The End of the Line Core Oct 31, 1983
- E5 The Welsh Connection Mytharc Nov 7, 1983
- E6 Not on the Same Wavelength Mytharc Nov 14, 1983
Season 4 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →- E1 A Home of Your Own Mytharc Nov 8, 1984
- E2 The Royal Connection Core Nov 15, 1984
- E3 Words and Music Core Nov 22, 1984
- E4 No Flame Like an Old Flame Core Nov 29, 1984
- E5 Love's Neighbours' Lost Mytharc Dec 6, 1984
- E6 Come Fly with Me! Mytharc Dec 13, 1984
Season 5 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 5 guide & lore primer →- E1 In Whom We Tryst Mytharc Jan 8, 1986
- E2 Going, Going, Gone! Core Jan 15, 1986
- E3 Thicker Than Water Mytharc Jan 22, 1986
- E4 Kung Who? Core Jan 29, 1986
- E5 Reading Between the Lines Mytharc Feb 5, 1986
- E6 Definitely Not Cricket! Mytharc Feb 12, 1986
Season 6 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 6 guide & lore primer →- E1 Feed a Cold Mytharc Jan 15, 1987
- E2 Going to Pot Core Jan 22, 1987
- E3 Love ls a Many Splendoured Thing Core Jan 29, 1987
- E4 A Night to Remember Core Feb 5, 1987
- E5 The Battle of Deveraux Dale Mytharc Feb 12, 1987
- E6 Affair of the Heart Mytharc Feb 19, 1987
Season 7 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 7 guide & lore primer →- E1 Settled Out of Court Mytharc Jan 27, 1988
- E2 The Wagers of Sin Core Feb 3, 1988
- E3 Betrothed, Bothered and Bewildered Core Feb 10, 1988
- E4 The Second Time Around Core Feb 17, 1988
- E5 Born to Blush Unseen Mytharc Feb 24, 1988
- E6 Fasten Your Seat Belts Mytharc Mar 2, 1988
Season 8 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 8 guide & lore primer →- E1 Grandfathers-In-Law Mytharc Oct 24, 1988
- E2 Nursery Times Core Oct 31, 1988
- E3 Whose Baby? Core Nov 7, 1988
- E4 Never Say Die Core Nov 14, 1988
- E5 Moving On Mytharc Nov 21, 1988
- E6 It's a Long Way to Friern Barnet Mytharc Nov 28, 1988
Season 9 · 7 episodes
Open the complete Season 9 guide & lore primer →- E1 Just the Ticket Mytharc Sep 6, 1989
- E2 A Point of Honour Core Sep 13, 1989
- E3 A New Lease of Life Core Sep 20, 1989
- E4 Aspects of Love Core Sep 27, 1989
- E5 Neighbours Core Oct 4, 1989
- E6 Bonjour Paris! Mytharc Oct 11, 1989
- E7 A Winter's Tale Mytharc Dec 28, 1989
Season 10 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 10 guide & lore primer →- E1 X Marks the Spot Mytharc Sep 5, 1990
- E2 S.W.A.L.K. Core Sep 12, 1990
- E3 Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? Core Sep 19, 1990
- E4 Happy Holiday Core Sep 26, 1990
- E5 There But for the Grace of God Mytharc Oct 3, 1990
- E6 A Car By Any Other Name Mytharc Oct 10, 1990
Season 11 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 11 guide & lore primer →- E1 Viva Espana! Mytharc Sep 4, 1991
- E2 The Best Laid Plans Core Sep 11, 1991
- E3 Born Again Core Sep 18, 1991
- E4 There Goes the Bride Core Sep 25, 1991
- E5 Two Fools and Their Money Mytharc Oct 2, 1991
- E6 The First of the Queue Mytharc Oct 9, 1991
Frequently asked questions
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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