About this season
Never the Twain is a British sitcom that ran for eleven series from 7 September 1981 to 9 October 1991. It was created by Johnnie Mortimer, and was the only sitcom he ever created without his usual writing partner, Brian Cooke. Mortimer wrote the entirety of the first two series and four episodes out of six of the eighth, with the rest being mainly written by Vince Powell and John Kane. It starred Windsor Davies and Donald Sinden as rival antique dealers, and also starred Derek Deadman, Zara Nutley, Robin Kermode, Tacy Kneale, Julia Watson, Honor Blackman, Teddy Turner and Maria Charles. The title is taken from the Rudyard Kipling poem; The Ballad of East and West.
Episodes (6)
1. Feed A Cold
Aired 15 January 1987
Simon has a cold and Oliver offers to look after him.
2. Going to Pot
Aired 22 January 1987
Ringo decides to get some culture. After meeting one of his teachers, Simon and Oliver are pleased to accept his invitation to dinner and Simon makes a discovery in the kitchen cupboard.
3. Love ls A Many Splendoured Thing
Aired 29 January 1987
Oliver has fallen in love, however trouble arises after he meets his future mother-in-law.
4. A Night to Remember
Aired 5 February 1987
Burglars are in the neighbourhood, leading to an eventful night for the two households.
5. The Battle of Deveraux Dale
Aired 12 February 1987
Lady Deveraux asks Simon and Oliver to take part in a historical re-enactment of a Civil War battle, the battle of Deveraux Dale, at the village fete. On the opposing side is the bookie, Bernie Miller, who has a score to settle.
6. Affair of the Heart
Aired 19 February 1987
Simon's ex-wife Stephanie arrives unexpectedly.