British Comedy: Clarence

Years: 1988
Broadcaster: BBC
Genre: Sitcom
Written by: Bob Ferris*
Stars: Ronnie Barker, Josephine Tewson
Episodes: 6
Episode Average: 8.167

BEST EPISODE:
Episode 4 (1988)

*pseudonym of Ronnie Barker

SERIES ONE

(1988)
6 episodes
Series Score: 49
Episode Average: 8.17
Perfect 10's: 1

S1E1

EPISODE 1

Originally broadcast: 4 January 1988
Directed by: Mike Stephens
Written by: Bob Ferris

Clarence's partner heads off to the pub, help with the job comes in the form of the housemaid, and a proposal goes somewhat astray.

"Oh, no, no, I'm never the worse for drink. I'm sometimes the better for it."

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8

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S1E2

EPISODE 2

Originally broadcast: 11 January 1988
Directed by: Mike Stephens
Written by: Bob Ferris

A trial period sees a move to the country, Jane puts safety first and learns to drive the van, and the new cottage turns out to be in a bit of a state.

"That's good, innit? It's not a salt and pepper. It's a salt and battery."

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 3
TOTAL: 7

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S1E3

EPISODE 3

Originally broadcast: 18 January 1988
Directed by: Mike Stephens
Written by: Bob Ferris

Clarence is offered his first work in the country, a toilet trip in the night leads to an awkward situation, and Jane comes up with a solution to their sleeping arrangements.

"You know, that's funny. I can see better without them glasses."

HOLY GODIVA 5 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 9

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S1E4

EPISODE 4

Originally broadcast: 25 January 1988
Directed by: Mike Stephens
Written by: Bob Ferris

Jane has a job at the vicarage, Clarence is tasked with sorting out the vegetable patch, and the chicken coop's prepared for new arrivals.

"Must be a hole in this somewhere."

HOLY GODIVA 5 - ONION JACK 5
TOTAL: 10

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S1E5

EPISODE 5

Originally broadcast: 1 February 1988
Directed by: Mike Stephens
Written by: Bob Ferris

Auntie gets a makeover, Clarence gets a job with the council, and Jane loses her job at the vicarage.

"There's nothing wrong with my eyesight. I only wear these for reading and seeing things."

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 3
TOTAL: 7

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S1E6

EPISODE 6

Originally broadcast: 8 February 1988
Directed by: Mike Stephens
Written by: Bob Ferris

It's the first day of working together in new jobs, Clarence takes the old lady of the house for a walk, and Jane isn't happy about using the van to get to the church.

"There's more tongue if you want it."

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8

CLARENCE
SALE

Played by Ronnie Barker

JANE
TRAVERS

Played by Josephine Tewson