Me and My Girl

Me and My Girl (1984-1988)

EndedScripted showComedy

Simon Harrap, an executive at the ‘Eyecatchers' advertising agency in London's Covent Garden, found himself alone and in sole charge of adolescent daughter Samantha when his wife Ruth passed away (she had died when Samantha was three).

To help him cope, his snooty mother-in-law, Nell Cresset, joined the household (and became a director of his company), and they also took on a housekeeper. Initially this was the goofy Scots girl, Maddie, later replaced by fellow-Scot, the amiable but accident-prone Isobel.

Humor came from Simon's attempts to set an example and to keep Samantha on the straight and narrow (particularly with regard to homework and boys) while at the same time failing to curb his own gallivanting and recklessness. His friend, brother-in-law and business partner was the heavily married-with-three-kids Derek Yates, and Liz was his secretary.

The swift production of the first three series (26 episodes were screened within 16 months) was a response to the fear within the production team that Joanne Ridley would outgrow the early teenage role. As nature did indeed take its expected course, later episodes depicted Sam as more mature, gaining independence in her movements and relationships.

The series was created by Keith Leonard and adapted for television by John Kane. Episodes were written by Kane with Bernard McKenna and Colin Bostock-Smith.

The theme song was sung by Peter Skellern.

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Scheduleevery Friday (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S06E07A Bit of OvertimeNov 4, 1988
S06E06When You're SmilingOct 28, 1988
S06E05Only the LonelyOct 21, 1988
S06E04Mundane MondayOct 14, 1988
S06E03The Story of Foxy-Features and Melon-HeadOct 7, 1988
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did "Me and My Girl" premiere?

"Me and My Girl" premiered on September 12, 1984.

Who played lead character Bill Snibson?

The lead character Bill Snibson was played by Richard O'Sullivan.

What was the premise of the show?

"Me and My Girl" follows the story of a cockney lad named Bill Snibson who unexpectedly inherits a large fortune and must adapt to his new life amongst the aristocracy.

How many episodes of "Me and My Girl" were aired?

"Me and My Girl" aired a total of 53 episodes.

Who played Duchess Maria?

Duchess Maria, Bill's aunt, was played by Joanne Ridley.

Which network aired "Me and My Girl"?

"Me and My Girl" was aired on the ITV network.

Who played Lady Agatha and Lord Restal?

Lady Agatha was played by Timmie Mallett while Lord Restal was played by David Janson.

Who created "Me and My Girl"?

"Me and My Girl" was created by Keith Leonard and John Kane.

Who composed the theme music for "Me and My Girl"?

"Me and My Girl"'s theme music was composed by Noel Gay.

What award did "Me and My Girl" win in 1985?

"Me and My Girl" won the BAFTA TV Award for Best Comedy Series in 1985.

Who played Sally Smith?

Sally Smith was played by actress Timmy Lang.

In what year did "Me and My Girl" end?

"Me and My Girl" ended in 1988.

Where was "Me and My Girl" filmed?

"Me and My Girl" was filmed at London Weekend Television Studios in the UK.

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Also known as

  • Papa Et Moi (France)

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