Miss Jones and Son


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. Roger Webb wrote the theme song, "Bright Idea".

Storyline

The series depicted the life of Elizabeth Jones, a young woman coming to terms with the responsibility of looking after her baby, Rolland 'Rollie' Jones, alone. Emotional support came in the form of next-door-neighbour and friend Geoffrey. Difficulties included the reproaches of her parents, a difficult social life, and a reduced income.
A US made version was Miss Winslow and Son; this short-lived version ran for six episodes on CBS in 1979.

Episodes

;Series One
  1. From Here to Maternity
  2. Baby Talk
  3. A Kid for Three Fathers
  4. For What We Are Not about to Receive NOTE: Some websites and the DVD release list this episode as being broadcast on 9 May 1977. This was a planned transmission date however it and the following episodes were postponed at the last minute by a week owing to the ITV transmission of Granada Television's documentary 21 Up.
  5. Baptism Under Fire
  6. And Father Came Too
;Series Two
  1. More Fish in the Sea
  2. A Theme in Two Flats
  3. Will You Be My Wife
  4. Jobs for the Girls
  5. Just Good Friends
  6. Four Part Harmony

    Cast list

DVD release

The complete series of Miss Jones and Son is available on DVD in the UK.