Room Service(1979)

Room Service is a 1979 British comedy series that marked a rare solo writing venture for Jimmy Perry, stepping away from his longtime collaborator David Croft. The Thames Television production follows the misadventures of hotel staff navigating the chaos of daily operations. Starring Penelope Nice, Bryan Pringle, and Matthew Kelly, the series attempts workplace comedy with mixed results. While the show has become something of a curiosity in British television history, it's often cited alongside Perry's other independent work as a notable experiment in his career. The series captures the spirit of late-1970s sitcom conventions, offering a glimpse into a period when British comedy was rapidly evolving and experimenting with new formats and writing approaches.