Don’t Forget to Write! is a British television sitcom, broadcast by the BBC from 1977 to 1979. The central character is George Maple (George Cole) who was formerly a successful playwright, but is now procrastinating, lacking self-confidence and suffering from writer's block. He is seen at home with his supportive wife Mabel (Gwen Watford), son Wilfred (Ron Emslie) and daughter Kate (Claire Walker). They are frequently visited by neighbour Tom Lawrence (Francis Matthews) who is a confident, suave and successful playwright and cleaner Mrs Field (Daphne Heard).
Showing Season 1 of 2
Season 1
1977
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01. Lesser Known English Dramatists
1977-04-18
Gordon, looking for any excuse not to continue with his new film script, submits to an interview from an earnest American student.
02. Thundering Hooves
1977-04-25
Gordon attends the filming of his latest screenplay - with which his director, Sandy, is not pleased.
03. The Tasting of the Wine
1977-05-02
The Maples need to find someone to open the village fête - but who?
04. A Friend in Need
1977-05-09
Gordon wants an ordinary life as a welder on an oil rig. Jenny leaves Tom, and the Maples are stuck with their 5 awful children.
05. First Night
1977-05-16
Gordon dreads the opening of his new play.
06. Going Up in the World
1977-05-23
Gordon is astonished to find that his new play is a hit.