Romany Jones
Series Overview
Romany Jones is a British sitcom created and written by Ronald Chesney and Ronald Wolfe for LWT. Broadcast between 1973 and 1975, the programme follows the comic misadventures of two layabout families living on a caravan site. Originally designed as a starring vehicle for James Beck (Dad's Army), the 1972 pilot and 1973 first series centred on Bert and Betty Jones (Jo Rowbottom), newlywed after seven years, who spend their wedding night in their rickety caravan, natural to Bert but distinctly alien to Betty, born and bred in Streatham. Most of the humour focused on life in theirs and a neighbouring caravan housing Lily and Wally Briggs (Queenie Watts and Arthur Mullard, although Arthur English was cast in the pilot). Following Beck's death after completion on the second series, Bert and Betty were written out, and replaced with a city gentleman and his debutante wife, both of whom remain blissfully oblivious to the Briggs' antics.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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4 Seasons • 26 Episodes
30 min per episode
1972 – 1975
Premiered: Tue, Feb 15, 1972
Latest Aired Episode
Season 4, Episode 6: “The Night Out”
Susan and Lily have put their differences aside and decide to get their hair done together, for some special occassions. Susan will be acompanying Jeremy to a work dinner and Wally is taking Lily out to a ball at the local.
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Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stuart Allen
Stuart Allen
Department Leadership Roster
Stuart Allen
Producer
Stuart Allen
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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12: Suitable only for 12 years and over.
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Suitable only for 12 years and over.
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What is Romany Jones about?
Romany Jones is a British sitcom created and written by Ronald Chesney and Ronald Wolfe for LWT. Broadcast between 1973 and 1975, the programme follows the comic misadventures of two layabout families living on a caravan site. Originally designed as a starring vehicle for James Beck (Dad's Army), the 1972 pilot and 1973 first series centred on Bert and Betty Jones (Jo Rowbottom), newlywed after seven years, who spend their wedding night in their rickety caravan, natural to Bert but distinctly alien to Betty, born and bred in Streatham. Most of the humour focused on life in theirs and a neighbouring caravan housing Lily and Wally Briggs (Queenie Watts and Arthur Mullard, although Arthur English was cast in the pilot). Following Beck's death after completion on the second series, Bert and Betty were written out, and replaced with a city gentleman and his debutante wife, both of whom remain blissfully oblivious to the Briggs' antics.
How many seasons does Romany Jones have?
Romany Jones comprises 4 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Romany Jones?
Key cast members in Romany Jones include Queenie Watts, Arthur Mullard, Jonathan Cecil, Gay Soper, Maureen Sweeney.
Who created or directed Romany Jones?
Romany Jones was developed and directed by Stuart Allen.