Butterflies: Series 01 (1978)

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Season one of the bittersweet British sitcom Butterflies runs six episodes, originally telecast from November 10 through December 15, 1978. The series opens with "When Ria Met Leonard," detailing the humdrum existence of the Parkinson family, and bored housewife Ria Parkinson (Wendy Craig)'s first encounter with the wealthy and outwardly adventurous Leonard Dutton (Bruce Montague). The second episode "Breaking the Silence" further underlines the basic lack of communication amongst the Parkinsons, with a situation between Ria's dentist husband Ben (Geoffrey Palmer) and teenage son Russell (Andrew Hall). "Thinking About a Job" finds Ria figuring out a "respectable" method of staying close to her new dream man by applying for the position of Leonard's chauffeur, while Ben bemoans the fact that Russell and his brother Adam (Nicholas Lyndhurst) have taken to entertaining on the sidewalk to pick up spending money. "How About Lunch" not only delineates Ben's failed attempt at being "spontaneous," but also introduces Michael Ripper in the role of Leonard's new chauffeur, Thomas. In "The Lovers," activist wannabe Russell chains himself to a statue as a means of protesting capitalism. And in the final offering of the season, "He'll Have to Go," Ria strives not to be the "perfect wife" as she prepares for a crucial meeting with Leonard. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

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Writer(s):

Carla Lane

Producer(s):

Gareth Gwenlan, Sydney Lotterby

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