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Till Death Us Do Part · S0 · E2

Till Closing Time Us Do Part (Easter Special)

  • Mar 27, 1967
  • 30 min

The Garnetts are at the pub when they encounter a group of celebrities whom, inevitably, Alf insults – Black actor/singer Kenny Lynch, Liverpool comedian Jimmy Tarbuck, and tough guy Australian actor Ray Barrett, described by Alf as 'the man with the holes in his face' due to his scarred complexion. The meeting isn't exactly the most cordial.

About this episode

The Garnetts are at the pub when they encounter a group of celebrities whom, inevitably, Alf insults – Black actor/singer Kenny Lynch, Liverpool comedian Jimmy Tarbuck, and tough guy Australian actor Ray Barrett, described by Alf as 'the man with the holes in his face' due to his scarred complexion. The meeting isn't exactly the most cordial.

Specials

6 episodes
  1. 1Till Death Us Do Part (Pilot)

    30 minJul 22, 1965

    The first broadcast, in the form of a Comedy Playhouse pilot. The only way that Mike can take out a deposit on a new home is to take out a life insurance policy on Alf.

  2. 2Till Closing Time Us Do Part (Easter Special)

    30 minMar 27, 1967Now viewing

    The Garnetts are at the pub when they encounter a group of celebrities whom, inevitably, Alf insults – Black actor/singer Kenny Lynch, Liverpool comedian Jimmy Tarbuck, and tough guy Australian actor Ray Barrett, described by Alf as 'the man with the holes in his face' due to his scarred complexion. The meeting isn't exactly the most cordial.

  3. 3Up the Polls: The Campaign's Over

    30 minJun 18, 1970

    It's the summer of 1970 and voting day for the General Election. After casting his vote, Alf visits the pub and launches into a drunken tirade about Harold Wilson and the evils of Labour government.

  4. 4Jesus Christ Superstar (Christmas Special)

    30 minDec 26, 1972

    It's Christmas Eve and Alf still has no present for Else. The Black man selling cheap watches seems like a lifesaver but maybe Alf should've held back on the slurs before buying. On Christmas Day, Alf propounds his view that Jesus was English, to dispute. However, a meeting in the pub with the cast of 'Jesus Christ Superstar' seems to support Alf's theory.

  5. 5Outback Bound (Christmas Special)

    30 minDec 31, 1974

    Else's sister Maud and her husband Ted have emigrated to Australia. However, Maud is unwell and Ted calls Else to help them out. Alf isn't keen to let her go but, for Else, the journey is two-fold – not only will she be helping her sister but she gets a much-deserved break from Alf.

  6. 61972 Royal Varierty Performance

    13 minNov 5, 1972

    Special Till Death Us Do Part from the 1972 Royal Variety Performance at the London Palladium.

Guest stars

Will StampeFred the Publican
Charlie BirdPub Regular
Fred McNaughtonPub Regular
Joan SimsGran
Jimmy TarbuckSelf
Kenny LynchSelf
Ray BarrettSelf
Arthur MullardArthur
Rita WebbArthur's Wife
Cleo SylvestreKenny's Girlfriend
Dermot KellyIrishman
Dennis WilsonPianist
Geoff Thompson
Sid Lucas