''Yus, My Dear'' is a

British sitcom A British sitcom or a Britcom is a situational comedy programme produced for British television. Most British sitcoms are recorded on studio sets, while some have an element of location filming. A handful are made almost exclusively on location ...

that ran for nineteen episodes over two series in 1976 featuring

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and

Queenie Watts Queenie Watts (born Mary Spenton; 21 July 1923 – 25 January 1980) was an English actress of film and television, as well as an occasional singer.

in the lead roles. It was written by

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and Ronald Wolfe, and produced and directed by Stuart Allen for

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. It was screened by

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during 1976, and marked an early regular TV appearance of the comedian Mike Reid. A sequel to Chesney and Wolfe's earlier series ''

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'' (1972–75), the characters Wally and Lily Briggs (Mullard and Watts) have left their caravan for a new life in a council house. The new series introduced Wally's brother Benny, the first acting role for the ''

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'' and '' Snatch'' star Mike Reid of '' The Comedians'' fame. The series, which gained modest ratings, has been described by the ''Radio Times Guide to TV Comedy'' as being one of the worst British sitcoms ever produced.

Cast

as Wally Briggs. Lil's Husband and Benny's brother. *

Queenie Watts Queenie Watts (born Mary Spenton; 21 July 1923 – 25 January 1980) was an English actress of film and television, as well as an occasional singer.

as Lil Briggs, Wally's wife and Benny's sister-in-law. * Mike Reid as Benny Briggs, Wally's younger brother, Lil's brother-in-law and Molly's boyfriend. * Valerie Walsh as Molly, Benny Briggs' girlfriend. *

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as Carol, Benny Briggs' ex-girlfriend. (Seen in episode "Woman Trouble".) * Peter Hale as Jimmy, Wally and Lil's nephew. (Seen in episodes: "The Kid", "The Homework" and "The Repair".)

DVD release

The two series of six and thirteen episodes were released on Region 2 DVD by Network.

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Yus My Dear 1970s British sitcoms 1976 British television series debuts 1976 British television series endings ITV sitcoms London Weekend Television shows Television series by ITV Studios Television shows set in London English-language television shows British television spin-offs