TV series

Three Up, Two Down

Name: Three Up, Two Down
Released: 1985
Cast: Lysette Anthony, Angela Thorne, Ray Burdis, Michael Elphick

1985–1989· 4 seasons· 30 min episodes★ 6.2Ended

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Synopsis

Comedy series about Nick and Angie, a young married couple, Angie's snobbish mother Daphne, and Nick's cockney father Sam. Much of the humour arises from the fact that the mismatched Daphne and Sam are forced by circumstances to share the flat below that occupied by their children.

Episodes

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E1 Your Place or Mine?Next upApr 15, 1985 · 30 min
Synopsis
Nick, a photographer, and his young wife, Angie, have just become the proud parents of a little boy, but money is tight, so Nick's south London father, Sam, has a suggestion to alleviate the financial burden. However, Angie's mother Daphne arrives from Cheltenham with an alternative suggestion - and she's used to getting her own way.
Guest stars: Tony O'Callaghan (Taxi Driver), Thomas Bridgland (Baby Joe Tyler)
E2 Widower's MiteApr 22, 1985 · 30 min
Synopsis
Both Sam and Daphne move into the basement. This does not bode well for a life of domestic bliss - and an unexpected visitor highlights the problems.
Guest stars: Thomas Bridgland (Baby Joe Tyler), Julian Curry (Gerald), David Shaughnessy (Man With Wardrobe)
E3 Ill Wind from CheltenhamApr 29, 1985 · 30 min
Synopsis
Sam and Daphne have been sharing the flat for a few weeks, but it has not been an easy time for either of them. Against her better judgment, Daphne is forced to include Sam in her social life.
Guest stars: Thomas Bridgland (Baby Joe Tyler), John Grillo (Wilf Perkins), Charlotte Mitchell (Elspeth)
E4 Epping's Not FarMay 6, 1985 · 30 min
Synopsis
Sam and Daphne are trying to settle down to some sort of routine. Daphne tries to improve her social life but hasn't accounted for Sam.
Guest stars: Thomas Bridgland (Baby Joe Tyler), Marsha Fitzalan (Penelope), Jeremy Sinden (Nigel), Fred Beauman (Cabby), Barry Craine (Man in Waiting Room)
E5 Just DessertsMay 13, 1985 · 30 min
Synopsis
Daphne is the proud owner of an antique which Sam wants. He attempts to arouse her sympathies - but Daphne is a hard case to crack.
Guest stars: John Grillo (Wilf), Jeremy Roberts (Doctor)
E6 Two Down, One to GoMay 20, 1985 · 30 min
Synopsis
Daphne is at the end of her tether. She feels the time is right for some hard bargaining, but she hasn't bargained for Sam.
Guest stars: Michael Redfern (Barman), Iain Rattray (Bookie), Bobby Bragg (Race Commentator (voice)), Brian Redhead (Radio Voice)