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Philip Roath is thirty-five. An insurance salesman whose confidence is diminishing as rapidly as his hair and teeth, he's lazy, self-centred, guilt-ridden and insecure. With an overdraft to support, a boss who vainly tries to get him to work for his salary, an ex-wife who rings periodically to remind him of his inadequacies, and an analyst whose problems dwarf his own, he's altogether a bit worried...
It Takes a Worried Man traces Roath's uphill struggle to come to terms with his lot. Created by Peter Tilbury who also stars as the unfortunate Roath the series built upon the resounding success of Tilbury's Shelly and Sorry, I'm a Stranger Here Myself, once again showcasing Tilbury's gift for adroit and keenly observed comic dialogue. This set comprises the complete first series.
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), SPECIAL FEATURES: Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: Philip Roath is thirty-five. An insurance salesman whose confidence is diminishing as rapidly as his hair and teeth, he's lazy, self-centred, guilt-ridden and insecure. With an overdraft to support, a boss who vainly tries to get him to work for his salary, an ex-wife who rings periodically to remind him of his inadequacies, and an analyst whose problems dwarf his own, he's altogether a bit worried... It Takes a Worried Man traces Roath's uphill struggle to come to terms with his lot. Created by Peter Tilbury - who also stars as the unfortunate Roath - the series built upon the resounding success of Tilbury's Shelly and Sorry, I'm a Stranger Here Myself, once again showcasing Tilbury's gift for adroit and keenly observed comic dialogue. This set comprises the complete first series. Season 1 S1, Ep1 Oct. 27, 1981 Endangered Species S1, Ep2 Nov. 3, 1981 As You Like It S1, Ep3 Nov. 10, 1981 New Leaf S1, Ep4 Nov. 17, 1981 Mixed Feelings S1, Ep5 Nov. 24, 1981 Frankly Speaking S1, Ep6 Dec. 1, 1981 Soul Mates ...It Takes a Worried Man - Complete Series 1 ( It Takes a Worried Man - Complete Series One )
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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
By Robby
Format:DVD
Though I remembered that I.T.A.W.M. was good, seeing these episodes revealed that it was REALLY REALLY GOOD!
Hard to wait for the issue of the other series!
Hard to wait for the issue of the other series!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Excellent, intelligent comedy from that far-off time when ITV used to make intelligent comedies (remember those days?). Peter Tilbury as worried man Philip Roath shines - as indeed do all the cast - in this thoughtful and funny series. Nicholas Le Prevost is brilliant as Roath's angst-ridden gay shrink - tending to steal every scene he's in - as well as being quite a landmark character in sitcom. In a TVscape where gay men were largely caricatured as mincing and effeminate, Le Prevost's Simon is refreshingly real and convincing.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By Stick Man
Format:DVD
Oh boy! I was so glad to finally get my hands on this after all these years.
I was even happier to find that it was every bit as good as I remember. I could even remember some of the lines after all this time (and we didn't have video recorders then!) Peter Tilbury also created and wrote the best episodes of 'Shelley' (it just wasn't the same when Guy Jenkin took over, sadly).
Nicholas Le Prevost is a joy to watch too as the psychiatrist who constantly complains of his own problems. His wretched and heartfelt cry of "oooooh God!" (with head in hands) became almost a punch line in our house whenever anything was wrong! And of course he was fabulous in 'Motley Hall' too.
Andrew Tourell as 'The Old Man' (Tilbury's boss) is magnificently hangdog and also uses his idle employee as a dumping ground for his own problems which are fabulously surreal though completely believable!
While all the characters seem utterly desperate, they do show us how ridiculously funny unhappiness can be! I'm sure there's some wisdom in that. Or a reason to pursue a career in psychiatry!
Peter Tilbury wrote as well as starred in 'Worried Man' and I can't wait for the second series to become available. He vanished from our screens not long after and only reappeared many years later in a small part as a manager of a old folk's home in 'Waiting for God' for a while. He's a very, very underrated writer and actor. Where are you Mr. Tilbury? Your country needs you!
I was even happier to find that it was every bit as good as I remember. I could even remember some of the lines after all this time (and we didn't have video recorders then!) Peter Tilbury also created and wrote the best episodes of 'Shelley' (it just wasn't the same when Guy Jenkin took over, sadly).
Nicholas Le Prevost is a joy to watch too as the psychiatrist who constantly complains of his own problems. His wretched and heartfelt cry of "oooooh God!" (with head in hands) became almost a punch line in our house whenever anything was wrong! And of course he was fabulous in 'Motley Hall' too.
Andrew Tourell as 'The Old Man' (Tilbury's boss) is magnificently hangdog and also uses his idle employee as a dumping ground for his own problems which are fabulously surreal though completely believable!
While all the characters seem utterly desperate, they do show us how ridiculously funny unhappiness can be! I'm sure there's some wisdom in that. Or a reason to pursue a career in psychiatry!
Peter Tilbury wrote as well as starred in 'Worried Man' and I can't wait for the second series to become available. He vanished from our screens not long after and only reappeared many years later in a small part as a manager of a old folk's home in 'Waiting for God' for a while. He's a very, very underrated writer and actor. Where are you Mr. Tilbury? Your country needs you!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars
for old times sake
Not quite as funny as I found the series at the time, but still worth the money. Whatever happened to Peter Tilbury?
Published 3 months ago by D. M. Littlejohn
5.0 out of 5 stars
Not Shelly, but good comedy
Not Shelly, but good comedy from it's star & writer (Also wrote Shelly)Peter Tilbury, can't wait from the release of the 2nd series by Network in 2013.
Published 5 months ago by Disco Frank
3.0 out of 5 stars
it's sneerly good
Peter Tilbury is like the older brother of both Angus Deayton and Paul Merton, they must have watched this when they were younger
Published 9 months ago by M. smith
5.0 out of 5 stars
Funnier than "Fawlty Towers"!!!
I had affectionate, nostalgic memories of this early eighties series, and was delighted to see that it was at last available on DVD. Read more
Published 13 months ago by mackaignan@aol.com
5.0 out of 5 stars
It Takes a Wonderful Man!
. . . to write and star in this highlight of my TV-watching life! Sooooooooo glad that this fabulous series is finally available: I loved it 30 years ago (when I was a teenager)... Read more
Published 14 months ago by J. Hobbs
5.0 out of 5 stars
Memories
At last! Have been waiting to see this series again. Let's hope it encourages whoever to bring out the rest of the series.
Published 15 months ago by A. J. Collins
5.0 out of 5 stars
It takes a worried man DVD
Been searching for this DVD for years as its a favourite television program of my husband. Arrived very quickly and in perfect condition. My husband has enjoyed watching it.
Published 16 months ago by Maid Marion
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