Old Dog and Partridge

Michael Williams and Lisa Coleman star in this six-part family sitcom set in a village pub Landlord Jack and his daughter Nicola used to be close – when she was seven, and all she talked about was ponies. Now she’s 26 and works in the City, and they’ve drifted apart. So when she comes back for a Christmas visit and announces she wants to stay and help manage the pub, he’s less than thrilled. Barmaid Mrs Drummond is unimpressed too – she’s never liked Nicola – but regular customer Andy is delighted she’s back home. Adapting to being a co-landlord is difficult for Jack, who’s run things single-handed since Nicola’s mum died. He’s a creature of habit, an old dog who won’t be taught new tricks. Having his grown-up daughter around all the time is a challenge, especially when she breaks his favourite bowl and keeps insisting he talk about his feelings. But neither Jack nor Nicola wants to call time on their relationship – can they accept each other’s foibles and find a way to reconnect? Created by veteran Coronation Street writer Joe Turner, this warm-hearted comedy drama stars Michael Williams ( A Fine Romance ) as Jack and Lisa Coleman ( The Story of Tracy Beaker ) as Nicola, with Simon Greenall ( I’m Alan Partridge ) as Andy and Cherry Morris ( Mapp and Lucia ) as Mrs Drummond. Production credits Written by Joe Turner Produced by Liz Anstee Cast Jack – Michael Williams Nicola – Lisa Coleman Mrs Drummond – Cherry Morris Andy – Simon Greenall Brian/Steve/Derek/Joe/Various – Toby Longworth Andy’s Mum/The Inspector – Sally Grace Arthur – Finetime Fontayne Ralph – John Duttine Kirstie – Debra Stephenson First broadcast on BBC Radio 4, 7 January-11 February 1999 © 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd