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Don't Wait Up

PG1983–19906 seasonsGeorge Layton
IMDb 6.5

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Doctor Tom Latimer splits from his wife Helen. Simultaneously, his father Toby, also a doctor, announces his intention to divorce his wife of 32 years, Angela. Father and son move in together and frequently quarrel about politics and medical practices, Toby being more of a 'Harley Street' type and well to the right of the more liberal Tom. The latter tries to get his parents back together, while beginning a romance with Toby's secretary Madeleine, whom he later marries.

Comedy
DoctorDivorceFamilyParentsSitcomFather Son Relationship

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What is Don't Wait Up (1983) about?

Doctor Tom Latimer splits from his wife Helen. Simultaneously, his father Toby, also a doctor, announces his intention to divorce his wife of 32 years, Angela. Father and son move in together and frequently quarrel about politics and medical practices, Toby being more of a 'Harley Street' type and well to the right of the more liberal Tom. The latter tries to get his parents back together, while…

Who stars in Don't Wait Up?

Don't Wait Up stars Tony Britton (Toby Latimer), Nigel Havers (Tom Latimer), Dinah Sheridan (Angela Latimer). The series was created by George Layton.

How many seasons does Don't Wait Up have?

Don't Wait Up has 6 seasons. There are 39 episodes in total.

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Don't Wait Up holds an IMDb rating of 6.5/10. Fans of Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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