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Mother and Son

Mother and Son
★ 7.2/10•1984•30m•G•Comedy
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Mother and Son was a multiple Logie Award-winning Australian television sitcom produced by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation from 16 January 1984 until 21 March 1994. The show stars Ruth Cracknell, Garry McDonald, Henri Szeps and Judy Morris. It was created and written by Geoffrey Atherden AM. Its classic theme song features the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra, playing to I Want a Girl, a jazz standard which was recorded by Al Jolson in the 1920s.

StatusEnded
Runtime30m
LanguageEN
First Air DateJan 16, 1984

Episodes

Episode 1 - The Nursing HomeE130m

The Nursing Home

Arthur begins to finally consider putting Maggie in a rest home after his wife leaves him.

Jan 16, 1984

Episode 2 - The MilkE230m

The Milk

After sending Maggie out for some milk 3 hours ago, Arthur discovers Maggie has been faking a broken wrist to get meals on wheels for free. This prompts the meals on wheels volunteer to think Arthur is incapable of looking after Maggie and sends a social worker to discuss the situation.

Jan 23, 1984

Episode 3 - The OystersE330m

The Oysters

Arthur discovers Maggie has been arriving home on the back of a garbage truck, and making a nuisance of herself at a local hospital. This forces Arthur to tell Maggie not to go out during the day any more, but to no avail.

Jan 30, 1984

Episode 4 - The TicketsE430m

The Tickets

Arthur tries his best to get out of the house, and away from Maggie, for a holiday with a new girlfriend. But a series of misunderstandings leads his ex wife to believe he wants to take her on the holiday.

Feb 6, 1984

Episode 5 - The BabysitterE530m

The Babysitter

After spending several Saturday nights at home with Maggie, Arthur questions why he doesn't have a girlfriend. So he makes a date with Deidre, prompting Maggie to discover she hates to be left alone at night.

Feb 13, 1984

Episode 6 - The BoyfriendE630m

The Boyfriend

It's Maggie's birthday and the entire family gets together to celebrate. Maggie sees the family gathering the perfect chance to bring home a new boyfriend, and tells Arthur she'd like to marry again.

Feb 20, 1984

Episode 7 - The IllnessE730m

The Illness

Maggie thinks she's dying and finally wonders what to do about her will. After discovering Robert wants to sell the family home, she anxiously wishes to change her will... But finding the will is the problem for her and Arthur, who is looking for his own house to live in.

Feb 27, 1984

Actors

Ruth Cracknell

Ruth Cracknell

Maggie Beare

Garry McDonald

Garry McDonald

Arthur Beare

Henri Szeps

Henri Szeps

Robert Beare

Judy Morris

Judy Morris

Liz Beare

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