TV series

You're Only Young Twice

1977–1981 · 4 seasons

A gentle, cosy sitcom that ambles through retirement home mischief with mild laughs and familiar faces.

Overview: You're Only Young Twice is a British sitcom produced by Yorkshire Television for ITV. Created and written by Michael Ashton and Pam Valentine, the programme ran for four series from 1977 to 1981, with a total of 31 episodes. At the Paradise Lodge retirement home, Flora Petty and her sidekick Cissie Lupin attempt to thwart the long-suffering staff, led by Miss Milton. The duo are occasionally assisted by former theatrical artiste Dolly Love and the haughty Mildred Fanshaw.
How it feels: Light, warm and whimsical. Measured and fine in the background.
About: Friendship, aging, rebellion, found family
Content: No violence, gore, sexual content or swearing.
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Tone: lightstrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 2 of 3
whimsicalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: background-friendly, 1 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: friendship
aging
rebellion
found family
Places: single country house
Era: contemporary
Audience: family
Form: single location
Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
Violence none
Sex none