British archive channel Talking Pictures TV will air the 1980s sitcom That’s My Boy, starring Mollie Sugden, Jennifer Lonsdale and Christopher Blake. Broadcasts will commence on the 9th October at 8.30pm.
What is That’s My Boy?
“When Ida Willis (Mollie Sugden) gets a new job as housekeeper to Robert Price (Christopher Blake) and his wife Angie (Jennifer Lonsdale), she moves into their London flat and soon discovers that Robert is the son she gave up for adoption when he was a baby.”
Created by Pam Valentine & Michael Ashton, That’s My Boy was produced by Yorkshire Television. It first aired in 1981, running for 37 episodes over 5 series. The final episode was screened in 1986. The series featured Sugden, Christopher Blake, Jennifer Lonsdale, Clare Richards and Harold Goodwin.
What is Talking Pictures TV?
Talking Pictures TV is a free-to-air channel accessible through Freeview and Freesat in the UK. It is assigned channel 82 on Freeview and channel 306 on Freesat. Additionally, it is available on subscription platforms, appearing on channel 328 on Sky Digital and channel 445 on Virgin Media. The channel focuses on vintage films and television shows, often showcasing forgotten gems and classic favorites.
In recent times, rarely seen television such as Sergeant Cork, Out of Town and Worzel Gummidge have been aired on the channel.
Jamie’s Reaction
This is a cute little sitcom from the vaults of Yorkshire Television at ITV. Its nice to see it given a platform on Talking Pictures. Any one who enjoyed For the Love of Ada may find similar nostalgic charm in this series, especially with Are You Being Served‘s Mollie Sugden in the lead. The characters, once you get to know them, have a magnetic pull that is hard to resist!
This series could be a grower for some viewers, it may not immediately hit. Give it a chance once the premise has been realised, and you may be rewarded!
When is That’s My Boy being broadcast?
That’s My Boy will first air on Talking Pictures TV on Thursday the 9th of October at 8.30pm. It will continue weekly at the same time. Please see the channel’s website for any schedule changes.
This enjoyed a run a year or few back on ITV3. Mildly entertaining, Sugden at her best. TRIVIA: Christopher Blake was once in the audience of a 1970 recording of “Top of the Pops”