British Comedy: Curry & Chips

Years: 1969
Broadcaster: ITV (LWT)
Genre: Sitcom
Written by: Johnny Speight
Stars: Spike Milligan, Eric Sykes
Episodes: 6
Episode Average: 5.500

BEST EPISODE:
Episode 2 (1969)

SERIES ONE

(1969)
6 episodes
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EPISODE 1

Originally broadcast: 20 November 1969
Directed by: Keith Beckett
Written by: Johnny Speight

Concerns about a new Indian worker are defused by Irish parentage, a conversation in the pub turns into a warning about a customer's wife, and good looks go a long way towards softening a reluctant landlady.

"Old Fred keeps that kitchen spotless. He washes his hands before he goes to the toilet."

HOLY GODIVA 3 - ONION JACK 3
TOTAL: 6

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EPISODE 2

Originally broadcast: 27 November 1969
Directed by: Keith Beckett
Written by: Johnny Speight

Arthur can't help but be amused by his friend's strange bathing habits, the workers threaten to go on strike if the new man doesn't slow down, and Kevin's offered a range of tips to help him get along better in Britain.

"Quick! Trousers before it's too late!"

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8

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EPISODE 3

Originally broadcast: 4 December 1969
Directed by: Keith Beckett
Written by: Johnny Speight

Arthur can't believe it when Kevin gets eight draws on the football pools, the lads at work trip over themselves to prove their friendship to him, and Norman tries to cash in by pointing his daughter towards money.

"Oh, no. I've got a terrible hanging over. Three gin & it, seven Bloody Mary, and fifteen bloody Guinness."

HOLY GODIVA 2 - ONION JACK 2
TOTAL: 4

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EPISODE 4

Originally broadcast: 11 December 1969
Directed by: Keith Beckett
Written by: Johnny Speight

Mrs. Bartok fights Kevin's corner when he gets caught up in a race riot, Dick's left stunned by the idea of being both Catholic and Muslim, and Arthur listens to a ludicrous export idea while drinking in the pub.

"Look, I was going to Holy confession in case I get killed at the football match."

HOLY GODIVA 2 - ONION JACK 2
TOTAL: 4

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EPISODE 5

Originally broadcast: 18 December 1969
Directed by: Keith Beckett
Written by: Johnny Speight

Kevin struggles with the British winter and the taste of curry powder, Arthur's tasked with making someone redundant just before Christmas, and opinions suggest a shortlist of two when Norman calls a meeting.

"Nothing? Nothing underneath in this weather? They'll get frost on doodle."

HOLY GODIVA 3 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 7

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EPISODE 6

Originally broadcast: 26 December 1969
Directed by: Keith Beckett
Written by: Johnny Speight

The lack of a Queen's Speech makes Arthur worry about Harold Wilson, theories are offered about how to best utilise the contraceptive pill, and the drunken workers take turns to sing songs at the Christmas party.

"If the Queen is short of money, she should go on the television. What washes whiter than white for the royal socks? What gravy does Philip like on his curry after a hard days swearing with the press? And, er... what is making the floor clean and white when Prince Charlie of Wales comes in with leaky boots?"

HOLY GODIVA 2 - ONION JACK 2
TOTAL: 4

KEVIN
O'GRADY

Played by Spike Milligan

ARTHUR
BLENKINSOP

Played by Eric Sykes

KENNY

Played by Kenny Lynch

NORMAN

Played by Norman Rossington

DICK

Played by Geoffrey Hughes

MRS. YVONNE
BARTOK

Played by Fanny Carby

SMELLIE

Played by Sam Kydd

TOM

Played by Jerold Wells