No, Honestly(1974)

No, Honestly is a British sitcom from 1974 starring real-life married couple Pauline Collins and John Alderton as newlyweds Clara and Charles Danby navigating life in London. Clara dreams of writing children's books while Charles pursues acting, and their contrasting personalities spark constant comic friction. Each episode opens with the couple addressing the audience directly, then flashing back to stories of their courtship and early married life. The show mines comedy from mistaken identities, home decoration disasters, and the everyday chaos of newlywed domesticity, all delivered through sharp, witty dialogue. Charles closes each episode with the catchphrase "Say goodnight, Clara," a nod to the classic George Burns and Gracie Allen routine. Based on Charlotte Bingham's novels, the series was created by Bingham and her husband Terence Brady. Lynsey De Paul's theme song became a UK chart hit, reaching number 7.