A Bit of a Do(1989)

A Bit of a Do is a British comedy drama series based on David Nobbs's novels, starring David Jason. Set in a fictional Yorkshire town, the 1989 ITV series follows two families—the working-class Simcocks and the middle-class Rodenhursts—as their lives intersect at various social gatherings. The drama kicks off at Paul Simcock's wedding to Jenny Rodenhurst, where an unexpected affair between Ted Simcock and Liz Rodenhurst ignites a chain of consequences that ripples through the community. Alongside their respective friends Rodney and Betty Sillitoe and Neville Badger, both families navigate the messy fallout of secrets and social pretension. With sharp wit and genuine warmth, A Bit of a Do captures the comedy and heartbreak lurking beneath small-town life, exploring how one moment can unravel the carefully constructed facades people maintain.