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Mollie Sugden and Deryck Guyler star as a couple struggling with his early retirement.

Mollie Sugden and Deryck Guyler star as Olive and William - a couple struggling over being thrown back together thanks to his early retirement.

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Having retired, William tries to adapt to a new way of life - as does his wife, Olive.

Having retired, William tries to adapt to a new way of life - as does his wife. Stars Deryck Guyler and Molly Sugden. From 1974.

After 40 years working in the same office, William Wheeler has just retired and battles to adapt to his new life of leisure. 

His wife Olive, on the other hand, is trying to cope with him her feet all day, for the first time in their marriage.  

The crusty old couple refer to each other as ‘Mother’ and ‘Father’. 

Starring Molly Sugden and Deryck Guyler.

Sitcom written by Anne Jones.

William Wheeler …. Deryck Guyler
Olive Wheeler …. Mollie Sugden
Jack Bailey …. Norman Rossington

Producers: Richard Maddock and Peter Titheradge.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1974.

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Molly Sugden and Deryck Guyler star as a couple struggling with his early retirement.

Molly Sugden and Deryck Guyler star as a couple struggling over being together all the time thanks to his early retirement.

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