Plot — What is Never the Twain 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.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Web Series |
| First Aired | 1981 |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Language | English |
| Seasons | 11 (67 episodes) |
| Audience Score | 70% (7.0/10, 11 votes) |
Never the Twain — FAQ
Is Never the Twain worth watching? Never the Twain holds a 7.0/10 rating from 11 viewers. 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
Who is behind Never the Twain? Created by Johnnie Mortimer.
Who is in the cast of Never the Twain? It stars Donald Sinden, Windsor Davies, Zara Nutley, Honor Blackman, Teddy Turner, Derek Deadman.
Where can I stream Never the Twain? You can stream Never the Twain on ITVX Premium. Availability may vary by region.
When did Never the Twain release? It first aired in 1981.
