The Other 'Arf
The Other 'Arf
TV ShowEnded

The Other 'Arf

5.0 / 10
1980
4 seasons
27 episodes
Comedy

The Other 'Arf is a British television ITV sitcom series broadcast from 1980 to 1984. It stars John Standing as upper class Conservative politician Charles Latimer, MP, who begins a relationship with working class cockney Lorraine Watts. The series was produced by ATV, and was screened by ITV.

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  • Ep 1

    1.Shooting the Germans

    30-05-198030m

    When MP Charles Latimer notices fellow diner Lorraine Watts enduring the lecherous advances of her companion, his gallant instincts are aroused, and the would-be Lothario is swiftl...

  • Ep 2

    2.Them and Us

    06-06-198030m

    With Charles temporarily out of favour with Sybilla he's free to pursure Lorraine, who is whirled into new worlds - including the Covent Garden opera and the House Of Commons. Lor...

  • Ep 3

    3.Decisions, Decisions

    13-06-198030m

    Charles is certain he will eventually have to marry Sybilla. He's equally certain he's in love with Lorraine. He faces a dilemma: although Lorraine has persuaded him to take her on...

  • Ep 4

    4.A Bit on the Side

    20-06-198030m

    When Lorraine sees Charles affectionately greeting a young brunette, she jumps to obvious conclusions. Since Lorraine now refuses to speak to him, Charles persuades her Swedish fla...

  • Ep 5

    5.Open to the Public

    27-06-198030m

    Charles' upper-crust connections prove useful when a stately home is needed for filming of Lorraine's new TV commercial. Lord Cunnigham, otherwise known as Smidger, is happy to obl...

  • Ep 6

    6.Never the Twain

    04-07-198030m

    Britain is a class conscious society. Lorraine's father, a staunch Socialist, thinks Lorraine's long term boyfriend Brian is far more suitable match for his daughter. When the two...

  • Ep 7

    7.Seperate Ways

    11-07-198030m

    Noted Italian photographer Serafino wants to take Lorraine on a modelling tour of Europe which would keep her away from Charles for two months. She leaves the decison to charles in...

  • Ep 8

    8.Away From It All (Christmas Special)

    04-01-198130m

    Charles' plan to whisk Lorraine away for a surprise Christmas holiday in the Caribbean misfires in more ways than one. Lorraine is unhappy at the prospect of leaving her father Geo...

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