Never the Twain

Never the Twain (1981-1991)

EndedScripted showComedy

Never the Twain follows Simon Peel and Oliver Smallbridge, two men with a lot in common. Not only are they both in the antiques trade, but they have adjacent shops, and even their homes are side-by-side. Both are one-parent family men and neither will stop at anything to get the better of the other. The pair's rivalry doesn't stop their offspring from falling in love and getting married though!

Network
Scheduleevery Wednesday (30 min)

Last Episode

The First of the Queue
Season 11Episode 630 min

The First of the Queue

Oliver tells Simon about a bargain in a shop, which leads to extraordinary efforts by the two to be first in the queue to buy it.

Oct 9, 1991

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S11E06The First of the QueueOct 9, 1991
S11E05Two Fools and Their MoneyOct 2, 1991
S11E04There Goes the BrideSep 25, 1991
S11E03Born AgainSep 18, 1991
S11E02The Best Laid PlansSep 11, 1991
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did the 'Never the Twain' premiere?

'Never the Twain' premiered on September 7, 1981.

Who were the main characters of 'Never the Twain'?

'Never the Twain' featured the characters of Oliver Smallbridge and Simon Peel.

What was the professional background of the two main characters?

Oliver Smallbridge was an antiques dealer, and Simon Peel was a book dealer.

Who portrayed the character of Oliver Smallbridge?

Donald Sinden portrayed the character of Oliver Smallbridge.

Who played the role of Simon Peel?

Windsor Davies played the role of Simon Peel.

What was the relationship between Oliver and Simon in the show?

Oliver and Simon were rival antiques dealers who shared a passion for outsmarting each other.

What was the setting of 'Never the Twain'?

'Never the Twain' was set in the world of antiques dealing in England.

Who created the show?

'Never the Twain' was created by John Kane.

Who was the executive producer of the show?

The executive producer of 'Never the Twain' was Vernon Lawrence.

Which TV network aired 'Never the Twain'?

'Never the Twain' was broadcasted by ITV.

How many episodes of 'Never the Twain' were produced?

A total of 67 episodes of 'Never the Twain' were produced.

Which year did the final season of 'Never the Twain' air?

The final season of 'Never the Twain' aired in 1991.

What is the meaning of the title 'Never the Twain'?

The title 'Never the Twain' is a quote from a poem by Rudyard Kipling and means "two things are so different that they cannot be compared."

Cast

Honor Blackman

Honor Blackman

plays Veronica Barton
Julia Watson

Julia Watson

plays Lyn Peel
Maria Charles

Maria Charles

plays Mrs. Sadler
Zara Nutley

Zara Nutley

plays Aunt Eleanor
Teddy Turner

Teddy Turner

plays Banks
Tacy Kneale

Tacy Kneale

plays Lyn Peel, Lyn Peel #2
Windsor Davies

Windsor Davies

plays Oliver Smallbridge
Robin Kermode

Robin Kermode

plays David Peel
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Characters

Veronica Barton

Veronica Barton

played by Honor Blackman
Lyn Peel

Lyn Peel

played by Julia Watson
Mrs. Sadler

Mrs. Sadler

played by Maria Charles
Aunt Eleanor

Aunt Eleanor

played by Zara Nutley
Banks

Banks

played by Teddy Turner
Lyn Peel

Lyn Peel

played by Tacy Kneale
Lyn Peel #2

Lyn Peel #2

played by Tacy Kneale
Oliver Smallbridge

Oliver Smallbridge

played by Windsor Davies
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