That's My Boy 1981
What is That's My Boy?
That's My Boy is a television series first released in 1981. Catalogued under Comedy.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1981
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 37
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 23, 1981
- Networks
- ITV1
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
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That's My Boy is a television series first released in 1981. Catalogued under Comedy. Produced and broadcast by ITV1. Current status: Ended. Spans 5 seasons and 37 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“A mother becomes her own son's housekeeper after reuniting with the child she gave up.”
- Mollie Sugden leads with classic comedic timing
- The premise offers gentle family humor
- Humor reflects early‑1980s sensibilities which may feel dated today
Watch it if you enjoy warm, character‑driven British sitcoms about family reunions.
The series is a light‑hearted comedy suitable for general audiences, rated PG.
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When did the series originally air?
It aired on ITV from 1981 to 1986.
Who created the show?
It was written and created by Pam Valentine and Michael Ashton.
Who stars as the main character?
Mollie Sugden plays Ida Willis.
What is the basic premise?
Ida Willis, who gave up her son for adoption, becomes his housekeeper.
What genre and rating does the series have?
It is a comedy series with a PG rating.
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