Miss Jones and Son

Miss Jones and Son (1977-1978)

EndedScripted showComedy

Miss Jones and Son was a comedy series first broadcast on ITV in 1977. It starred Paula Wilcox, Christopher Beeny, Charlotte Mitchell and Norman Bird. It was written by Richard Waring and produced and directed by Peter Frazer-Jones. The series depicted the life of Elizabeth Jones (Paula Wilcox), a young woman coming to terms with the responsibility of looking after her baby, Rolland 'Rollie' Jones (full name: Rolland Desmond Geoffrey Alan Jones), alone. Emotional support came in the form of next-door-neighbour and friend Geoffrey (Christopher Beeny). Difficulties included the reproaches of her parents (played by Charlotte Mitchell and Norman Bird), a difficult social life, and a reduced income. A US made version was renamed Miss Winslow and Son.

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Scheduleevery Monday (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S02E06Four Part HarmonyFeb 13, 1978
S02E05Just Good FriendsFeb 6, 1978
S02E04Jobs for the GirlsJan 30, 1978
S02E03Will You Be My Wife?Jan 23, 1978
S02E02A Theme in Two FlatsJan 16, 1978
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'Miss Jones and Son' premiere?

'Miss Jones and Son' premiered on January 4, 1977.

Who played Miss Jones in 'Miss Jones and Son'?

Paula Wilcox played the role of Miss Jones in 'Miss Jones and Son'.

What is the storyline of 'Miss Jones and Son'?

'Miss Jones and Son' follows the life of a young woman named Elizabeth Jones who becomes pregnant out of wedlock and raises her son without support from the child's father.

Who played the role of Mrs. Morgan in 'Miss Jones and Son'?

Sylvia Kay played the role of Mrs. Morgan in 'Miss Jones and Son'.

What is the relationship between Miss Jones and her mother in the show?

Miss Jones and her mother do not have a good relationship in the show, with the mother often criticizing her daughter's choices.

Who created 'Miss Jones and Son'?

'Miss Jones and Son' was created by Richard Waring.

What was the inspiration behind 'Miss Jones and Son'?

The inspiration behind 'Miss Jones and Son' was a real-life story of a woman named Jan Etherington who raised her son on her own.

How many episodes of 'Miss Jones and Son' were produced?

There were a total of 27 episodes of 'Miss Jones and Son' produced.

Who played the role of Miss Jones' son in the show?

Christopher Beeny played the role of Miss Jones' son, Matthew in the show.

Was 'Miss Jones and Son' a popular show during its time?

Yes, 'Miss Jones and Son' was a popular show during its time, receiving high ratings and critical acclaim.

What was the theme song of 'Miss Jones and Son'?

The theme song of 'Miss Jones and Son' was "Miss Jones" by Jean Campbell.

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Also known as

  • Miss Winslow and Son (United States)

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