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The Bounder

1982–1983 · 2 seasons

This series offers a lighthearted look at the awkward dynamics of a household dealing with an unconventional resident.

Created by
Eric Chappell
Genres
Comedy
Overview
The Bounder is a British sitcom which ran from 16 April 1982 to 28 October 1983, made by Yorkshire Television. The series starred Peter Bowles as Howard Booth, an ex-convict who served two years in jail. He lives with Trevor Mountjoy who's his brother in law, and his wife Mary Rosalind Ayres. The latter left after Series one in 1982. It also starred Isla Blair as the next door widowed neighbour, Laura Miles. This series was created by Eric Chappell.
How it feels
Light and whimsical. Measured and easy to follow.
About
Crime, family, loneliness
Content
Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.
Note
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Created by
Eric Chappell
Genres
Comedy
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How it feels

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Full breakdown
Tone
  • lightstrength 2 of 3
  • whimsicalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Places
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence none
  • Sex none
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action1
Horror1
Humour6
Realism6
Romance2
Tension3
Darkness2
Complexity3
Emotional weight4

Cast

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Details

Genres
comedy
Created by
Eric Chappell
Starring
George Cole, Peter Bowles, Rosalind Ayres, Isla Blair, Alan Curtis, Arnold Diamond, Glyn Owen, Dennis Ramsden
Length
2 seasons, 14 episodes, 30 min each
Network
ITV1
Country
United Kingdom
Languages
English

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