For Love or Mummy
Episode 1 • Mar 12, 1981
Timothy attempts to woo the pretty Annette, but mother is never far away.
Sorry! is a British sitcom that aired on BBC1 from 1981 to 1982 and from 1985 to 1988. Starring Ronnie Corbett, it was written by Ian Davidson and Peter Vincent, both of whom had previously written for The Two Ronnies, of whom Corbett was one half. The theme music was composed by Gaynor Colbourn and Hugh Wisdom, and arranged and conducted by Ronnie Hazelhurst. The outdoor scenes were filmed in Wallingford, Oxfordshire.
42 episodes total
Status
Ended
First Aired
1981
Rating
6.2/10
7 votes • HD
Episodes
Episode 1 • Mar 12, 1981
Timothy attempts to woo the pretty Annette, but mother is never far away.
Episode 2 • Mar 19, 1981
Timothy finds himself in trouble when the insanely jealous ""Tiny"" Heseltine expresses an interest in Vanessa.
Episode 3 • Mar 26, 1981
Timothy's godson is being bullied at school, and Timothy is sent along to deal with the matter.
Episode 4 • Apr 02, 1981
Timothy decides it is time to leave home, but Mother is mortified when he is set to move in with two attractive girls.
Episode 5 • Apr 09, 1981
Timothy's plan to see ""Gone with the Wind"" at the local cinema soon becomes a tactical operation when his own incompetence and his interfering mother conspire against him.
Episode 6 • Apr 16, 1981
With the help of his sister Muriel, Timothy makes a determined effort to leave home, but on the morning of their escape a surprise awaits them at the railway station.
Episode 1 • Apr 22, 1982
When Timothy's parents go on a second honeymoon, he plans to hold a party—with the intention of seducing Veronica Straddles.
Episode 2 • Apr 29, 1982
The prospect of a promotion at work heralds a bout of sleepwalking and recurring nightmares for Timothy.
Episode 3 • May 06, 1982
Timothy's handsome cousin Brinsley comes to stay—and supplants Timothy in Mother's affections.
Episode 4 • May 13, 1982
Rich Aunt Esme is more than a match for Mother's social aspirations.
Episode 5 • May 20, 1982
Timothy acts as a marriage counsellor to his parents, and a marital aide to his friends.
Episode 6 • May 27, 1982
Timothy's friend Frank is getting married, and Tim has his eye on the bridesmaid.
Episode 1 • Oct 28, 1982
Timothy becomes involved in a treasure hunt for a golden rabbit, which lies buried somewhere in the locality.
Episode 2 • Nov 04, 1982
Mother attempts to spoil Timothy's plans to go to the Gobi Desert.
Episode 3 • Nov 11, 1982
Timothy is promoted from prompter to the role of Bottom in the amateur dramatic society's production of ""A Midsummer Night's Dream.""
Episode 4 • Nov 18, 1982
The mobile library breaks down on a remote country road near a prison, so Timothy sets off to find help—and meets three mysterious women in a barn.
Episode 5 • Nov 25, 1982
Mother's birthday has come round again, and the family must pay suitable homage.
Episode 6 • Dec 02, 1982
An incident on the tennis court leads to a trip to the hospital for Timothy.
Episode 1 • Apr 28, 1985
Timothy tries to help a young runaway, believing her fate lies in his hands.
Episode 2 • May 05, 1985
Mother's ambition to become secretary of the Ladies' Luncheon Club creates havoc for the rest of the family.
Episode 3 • May 12, 1985
Timothy attempts to supply an adult book to the men's ward at the local hospital.
Episode 4 • May 19, 1985
Mother is worried that Father may be getting up to no good with local widow Violet Cathcart.
Episode 5 • May 26, 1985
In the middle of a domestic economy drive, Mother discovers a modest sum in Timothy's savings account.
Episode 6 • Jun 02, 1985
Timothy decides to throw a party when his parents go to the Chartered Accountants' Ball.
Episode 1 • May 10, 1986
Timothy accidentally witnesses an extra-marital affair involving a local businessman, who offers him a large sum of money and a book contract in return for his discretion.
Episode 2 • May 17, 1986
Timothy is the prompter for the local amateur dramatic society's production of ""Hamlet,"" as well as having his eye on the actress playing Ophelia.
Episode 3 • May 24, 1986
Could church bells be ringing for Tim and his piano teacher, Miss Clanger?
Episode 4 • Jun 07, 1986
Shy, retiring Tim sets out to prove he's still as lively as a kitten.
Episode 5 • Jun 14, 1986
Tim gets involved with Fenella, who lives on a narrow boat and runs a children's theatre. Will he become one of her puppets?
Episode 6 • Jun 21, 1986
Just when everything seems to be going wrong, a wish comes true for Tim.
Episode 1 • Jun 01, 1987
Timothy has his hands full with an escaped convict, a female mud wrestler, and a French maid.
Episode 2 • Jun 08, 1987
Can Timothy turn his dream into reality before his mother turns it into a nightmare?
Episode 3 • Jun 15, 1987
Timothy's girlfriend sees him in a new light after he attends an assertiveness course.
Episode 4 • Jun 22, 1987
Timothy finds that, even though Mother may be out of sight, her influence on his life is as strong as ever.
Episode 5 • Jun 29, 1987
As his wedding day approaches, Tim discovers that marriage may not necessarily mean happy ever after.
Episode 6 • Jul 06, 1987
The smallest detail has been taken care of to ensure that Tim's wedding runs smoothly, so what could possibly go wrong?
Episode 1 • Sep 05, 1988
Tim's sister Muriel persuades him that the only way to escape Mother's clutches is to buy his own home.
Episode 2 • Sep 12, 1988
When Timothy is given a lucky charm, he soon realises that its powers in shaping his destiny are nothing compared to Mother's.
Episode 3 • Sep 19, 1988
A gullible Timothy is in danger of being tricked when he meets an old friend.
Episode 4 • Sep 26, 1988
Timothy gets as far as making a date with his dream girl, but Mother finds a way to blackmail him into standing her up.
Episode 5 • Oct 03, 1988
Timothy makes the mistake of showing Mother around his new home.
Episode 6 • Oct 10, 1988
Even though Timothy stands on the verge of freedom, Mother is determined to make one last effort to clip his wings.
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