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Bless This House was a popular British TV comedy show. It first aired on February 2, 1971. The show ran for six years, ending on April 22, 1976. It stopped because its main actor, Sidney James, passed away. A movie based on the show was also made in 1972.

What is Bless This House About?

The show is about the Abbott family. They live in Putney, London. Sid Abbott (played by Sidney James) sells stationery. His wife is Jean (played by Diana Coupland). They have two teenage children.

Their son, Mike (played by Robin Stewart), just finished art college. He is more interested in joining protests than getting a job. Their daughter, Sally (played by Sally Geeson), is younger than Mike. She is very trendy. Her parents often worry about her friendships.

Sid and Jean often find it hard to understand their children's modern ideas. They feel a bit out of touch with the younger generation. Their best friends and neighbours are Trevor (played by Anthony Jackson) and his wife Betty (played by Patsy Rowlands).

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