Don't Wait Up

Don't Wait Up

Don't Wait Up

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Don't Wait Up

1983- 1990

6 Seasons

39 Episodes

6.2(6 votes)

Ended

Comedy

Overview

Doctor Tom Latimer splits from his wife Helen. Simultaneously, his father Toby, also a doctor, announces his intention to divorce his wife of 32 years, Angela. Father and son move in together and frequently quarrel about politics and medical practices, Toby being more of a 'Harley Street' type and well to the right of the more liberal Tom. The latter tries to get his parents back together, while beginning a romance with Toby's secretary Madeleine, whom he later marries.

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Acting

Tony Britton

Toby Latimer

Tony Britton

Acting

Nigel Havers

Tom Latimer

Nigel Havers

Acting

Dinah Sheridan

Angela Latimer

Dinah Sheridan

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