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Never the Twain

1981·Show
67Episodes in11Seasons
68
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Funny, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Tension1
  • Spectacle1

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

  • Wholesome7
  • Hopefulness7
  • Nostalgia6

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and sharp wit

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Physical Comedy4

World

Everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography5
  • Editing5
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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About

Never the Twain is a British sitcom that ran for eleven series from 7 September 1981 to 9 October 1991. It was created by Johnnie Mortimer, and was the only sitcom he ever created without his usual writing partner, Brian Cooke. Mortimer wrote the entirety of the first two series and four episodes out of six of the eighth, with the rest being mainly written by Vince Powell and John Kane. It starred Windsor Davies and Donald Sinden as rival antique dealers, and also starred Derek Deadman, Zara Nutley, Robin Kermode, Tacy Kneale, Julia Watson, Honor Blackman, Teddy Turner and Maria Charles. The title is taken from the Rudyard Kipling poem; The Ballad of East and West.
Classic British SitcomRival NeighborsAntiques BusinessGentle HumorCharacter-Driven ComedyFamily-FriendlyNostalgic TelevisionEveryday LifeQuarrels and ReconciliationCharming Performances

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Is Never the Twain worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 6.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does Never the Twain have?

11 seasons

It has 11 seasons with 67 episodes of about 30 minutes each.

When did Never the Twain air?

It ran from 1981 to 1991 and has ended.

What language is Never the Twain in?

English

It was made in English.

In how many countries can I watch Never the Twain?

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