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The Gaffer

1981 – 1983Show3 seasons20 episodes

Comedy
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7

Summary

The Gaffer is an ITV situation comedy series of the early 1980s starring Bill Maynard and written by businessman Graham White. 20 episodes were shown between 1981 and 1983. It was made for the ITV network by Yorkshire Television

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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The Gaffer episodes

3 seasons · 20 episodes

  1. S1 E1 All in a Day's Strike, 7.3
  2. S1 E2 A Seat on the Board, 6.1
  3. S1 E3 Albert, 6.7
  4. S1 E4 Dear Old Pals, 6.3
  5. S1 E5 The Trouble with Women, 7.3
  6. S1 E6 England Exports, 7.0
  1. S2 E1 Flesh and Blood, 6.8
  2. S2 E2 Take Your Partner, 7.3
  3. S2 E3 Give Up, 7.0
  4. S2 E4 A Day to Remember, 5.8
  5. S2 E5 Wheeler-Dealer, 6.0
  6. S2 E6 Unfit as a Fiddle, 6.8
  7. S2 E7 The Candidate, 6.4
  1. S3 E3 Moonlight and Ruses, 7.2
  2. S3 E4 Council of War, 7.0
  3. S3 E5 There Goes the Bride, 6.4
  4. S3 E6 Full of Eastern Promise, 7.0
  5. S3 E7 Goodbye, 7.6

Cast

5 of 5 · most episodes first

Facts

January 9, 1981 · July 5, 1983 · Ended

First aired
January 9, 1981
Last aired
July 5, 1983
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 20 episodes
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is The Gaffer worth watching?"

Questions about The Gaffer

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Gaffer worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 6.7).

Is The Gaffer okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch The Gaffer?

10 h

About 10 hours: 20 episodes in 3 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1981 to 1983.

Will The Gaffer make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Gaffer?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.