That's My Boy

That's My Boy (1981-1986)

EndedScripted showComedy

When Ida Willis gets a new job as Housekeeper to Dr Robert Price and his wife Angie, she moves into their London flat. However, she soon discovers that Robert is the son she gave up for adoption when he was a baby, and she proceeds to call him Shane, the name she gave him when he was born.

Other characters include Ida's troublesome brother Wilfred (Harold Goodwin), and Robert's adoptive mother, Mrs Price Clare Richards, an upmarket widow with whom Ida doesn't actually get on. In the fourth series, they move up north to the Yorkshire village of Little Birchmarch, where Ida befriends Robert's mousy receptionist, Miss Parfitt.

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Scheduleevery Friday at 20:30 (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S05E07Two Lonely PeopleApr 4, 1986
S05E06Happy AnniversaryMar 28, 1986
S05E05The BypassMar 21, 1986
S05E04Something to LoveMar 14, 1986
S05E03JezebelMar 7, 1986
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

What was the date of 'That's My Boy' premiere?

'That's My Boy' premiered on September 8, 1981.

Who played the role of Ronnie Thatcher?

Tony Randall played the role of Ronnie Thatcher.

What was the name of the country club that Jack used to visit?

The name of the country club that Jack used to visit was "The Crestview Country Club".

What was the name of the Scottish golf caddy that Jack befriended?

The name of the Scottish golf caddy that Jack befriended was Angus MacMoran.

Who played the role of Jack Harold Lemmon's son?

Timmy Lewis played the role of Jack Harold Lemmon's son.

What was the name of Jack\u2019s boss at the advertising agency where he worked?

The name of Jack\u2019s boss at the advertising agency where he worked was Mr. Cooper.

Who played the role of Grace Shorter?

Elaine Stritch played the role of Grace Shorter.

What was the name of the health spa that Jack and his wife visited?

The name of the health spa that Jack and his wife visited was "Golden Spa".

Who played the role of Eddie, Jack's friend?

Harlan Warde played the role of Eddie, Jack's friend.

What was the name of the vocal coach that Jack and Ronnie hired?

The name of the vocal coach that Jack and Ronnie hired was Miss Norton.

Who played the role of the beautiful homeowner that Jack and Ronnie made a commercial for?

Mary Frann played the role of the beautiful homeowner that Jack and Ronnie made a commercial for.

What was the name of the fictional advertisement agency where Jack worked?

The name of the fictional advertisement agency where Jack worked was "Dowe, Cheatem, and Howe."

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