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A Roof Over My Head. Image of James (Brian Rix). Image credit: British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).

A Roof Over My Head
A Roof Over My Head. Image of James (Brian Rix). Image credit: British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).

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A Roof Over My Head

The story of a man who tries to buy a house and the pitfalls that await him

Genre:
Sitcom
Broadcast:
1977  (BBC One)
Episodes:
8 (pilot + 1 series)
Starring:
Brian Rix, Lynda Baron, Francis Matthews, Dennis Ramsden, Gail Harrison, Louisa Rix, Michael Stainton, Alfie Bass
Writers:
Michael Green
Production:
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

It would seem a relatively simple process, on paper, to buy a house and move into it. But there are so many things that can go wrong that the process should not be undertaken lightly. James and Sheila are embarking on just such an adventure and one for which they are totally under-prepared...

Our Review: Based on the book The Art of Coarse Moving by Michael Green, this series developed from a Comedy Special presentation that was aired the previous year. Apart from a rare appearance of the 'King' of Whitehall farce, Brian Rix in a sitcom role, this comedy had little going for it.