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Series · 1981 · Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Shillingbury Tales

★7.2 1981 1 Season Francis Essex TV-MA

Shillingbury Tales is a 1980–81 British sitcom produced by Associated Television for ITV. Comprising a single feature length pilot and six one-hour episodes, the series deals with life in an idealised fictional English village and stars Robin Nedwell, Diane Keen, Nigel Lambert, Jack Douglas, John Le Mesurier, Bernard Cribbins and Trevor Howard. The series was written by Francis Essex and directed by Val Guest. Unusual for the time, it was shot entirely on location in the village of Aldbury in Hertfordshire on 16mm and consequently there was no laugh track. The show ended when ATV lost their licence to broadcast and their replacement Central declined to continue production.

Seasons & episodes

1 season · 6 episodes

The Shillingbury Tinker

Episode 01

The Shillingbury Tinker

May 17, 1981 · 50 min

Cuffy the tinker is a simple man. He lives in a trailer and does odd jobs for food and money. Then he wins the lottery. Everyone in town tries to change him.

The Shillingbury Melon

Episode 02

The Shillingbury Melon

May 24, 1981 · 50 min

Peter wants to grow a melon for a contest, but he needs a greenhouse. His father in law lets him use his and they both work together to landscape his backyard. There is a car rally in town, and something goes horribly wrong.

The Shillingbury Cloudburst

Episode 03

The Shillingbury Cloudburst

May 31, 1981 · 50 min

While Peter is away, Sally calls Dick, a workman, to fix cracks in the wall. One night, there is a huge storm and Dick brings a tarp over to cover the roof. Jake drives by that night and sees Dick's truck at Sally's. People start gossiping about them.

The Shillingbury Legend

Episode 04

The Shillingbury Legend

Jun 7, 1981 · 50 min

The Mayor of St. Jacques, Luc France, comes to Shillingbury to try to twin the two towns. It seems he is known from the war. Why does everyone's problems seem to disappear after talking to him?

The Shillingbury Miracle

Episode 05

The Shillingbury Miracle

Jun 14, 1981 · 50 min

The vicar gives a sermon about the low attendance in church due to the Devil. Jake encounters ghosts in his house and thinks he needs protection so he invites Cuffy to move his caravan onto his land in case he needs him. Cuffy wants no part of it and declines.

The Shillingbury Daydream

Episode 06

The Shillingbury Daydream

Jun 21, 1981 · 50 min

Jake has the flu, and is taking pills. He drifts off and has frivolous dreams of fox hunts, council widening the street, and winning the OBE for being the most helpful man in the village. He even dreams of going to Buckingham Palace and having his band competing with the Royal Parade.

About the series

Shillingbury Tales poster
Audience score
★ 7.2 /10

based on 5 votes

Synopsis

Shillingbury Tales is a 1980–81 British sitcom produced by Associated Television for ITV. Comprising a single feature length pilot and six one-hour episodes, the series deals with life in an idealised fictional English village and stars Robin Nedwell, Diane Keen, Nigel Lambert, Jack Douglas, John Le Mesurier, Bernard Cribbins and Trevor Howard. The series was written by Francis Essex and directed by Val Guest. Unusual for the time, it was shot entirely on location in the village of Aldbury in Hertfordshire on 16mm and consequently there was no laugh track. The show ended when ATV lost their licence to broadcast and their replacement Central declined to continue production.

Sci-Fi & FantasyComedyDrama

Cast

4 principal cast

Robin Nedwell

Robin Nedwell

Peter Higgins

Diane Keen

Diane Keen

Sally Higgins

Jack Douglas

Jack Douglas

Jake Smith

Joe Black

Harvey

Where to watch Shillingbury Tales

Shillingbury Tales is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The sci-fi & fantasy from Francis Essex has 1 season and 6 total episodes, rated 7.2/10 by 5 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Shillingbury Tales have?

Shillingbury Tales has 1 season with 6 episodes in total.

Is Shillingbury Tales still on the air?

Shillingbury Tales has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs Shillingbury Tales?

Shillingbury Tales airs on ITV1.

When did Shillingbury Tales first air?

Shillingbury Tales first aired on May 17, 1981.

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