A Fine Romance

A Fine Romance (1981-1984)

EndedScripted showComedy

A Fine Romance is a British situation comedy starring husband-and-wife team Judi Dench and Michael Williams. Dench's sister and brother-in-law were played by Susan Penhaligon and Richard Warwick. It was produced by London Weekend Television and written by Bob Larbey. It was first broadcast on 8 November 1981. It lasted for 26 episodes over four series; the final episode being broadcast on 17 February 1984. The series takes its name from a song in the 1936 film Swing Time, starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, which Dench recorded as the theme music.

The series was nominated for nine BAFTA British Academy Television Awards and a winner of two, both for Dench's performance in 1982 and 1985.

Network
Scheduleevery Friday (30 min)

Last Episode

Happy Ever After?
Season 4Episode 730 min

Happy Ever After?

Mike and Laura are more stunned than thrilled about their decision, and the fuss Laura's family makes doesn't help. When the farmhouse slips out of their grasp, the old despair seems poised to take over.

Feb. 17, 1984

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S04E07Happy Ever After?Feb. 17, 1984
S04E06A Romantic MealFeb. 10, 1984
S04E05ProblemsFeb. 3, 1984
S04E04A Weekend AwayJan. 27, 1984
S04E03Mike's New GirlfriendJan. 20, 1984
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Cast

Judi Dench

Judi Dench

plays Laura Dalton
Susan Penhaligon

Susan Penhaligon

plays Helen Barker
Michael Williams

Michael Williams

plays Mike Selway
Richard Warwick

Richard Warwick

plays Phil Barker
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Characters

Laura Dalton

Laura Dalton

played by Judi Dench
Helen Barker

Helen Barker

played by Susan Penhaligon
Mike Selway

Mike Selway

played by Michael Williams
Phil Barker

Phil Barker

played by Richard Warwick
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