Cuffy (1983)

Name: Cuffy
Released: 1983-03-13
Rating: 6.7
Cast: Bernard Cribbins, Jack Douglas, Linda Hayden, Nigel Lambert, Diana King

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Cuffy was a British sitcom from 1983. It spawned off from the 1980-1981 ATV comedy-drama Shillingbury Tales, and both series were created by Francis Essex. In Shillingbury Tales, the character of Cuffy appeared in two episodes and was played by Bernard Cribbins, who reprised this role, now given centre stage, for this series, alongside with the rest of the main Shillingbury cast: Jack Douglas as farmer Jake, Linda Hayden as his daughter Mandy, Nigel Lambert as the Reverend Norris, and Diana King as the local spinster Mrs. Simkins. In as much the Shillingbury Tales were made by ITC Entertainment and seen on the ITV network via its parent company ATV, Cuffy was made by ATV's successor company Central Independent Television also for the ITV network.

Episodes

Bernard Cribbins

Cuffy

Jack Douglas

Jake

Linda Hayden

Mandy

Nigel Lambert

Rev. Norris

Diana King

Mrs. Simpkins

Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

E1 - Cuffy and a Carpetbagger

Mar 13, 1983 - 25m

Tom the smooth talking tinker comes to town and Cuffy befriends him. He takes Tom around to meet all his friends, but they are wary of him and think he is shifty. Cuffy doesn't realize it until they both get arrested.

E2 - Cuffy and a Holiday

Mar 20, 1983 - 25m

Cuffy goes on holiday, in town. On day two he gets bored and goes to see farmer Jake. By trying to help Mandy, he accidentally knocks Jake off his ladder.

E3 - Cuffy and a Fashion Show

Mar 27, 1983 - 25m

A fashion designer uses Shillingbury as a back drop for his new line. Unfortunately, Cuffy manages to sneak into every shot until he is actually hired to be in the fashion show.

E4 - Cuffy and a Downpour

Apr 10, 1983 - 25m

During a storm, Cuffy's roof leaks and he goes to Jake for help. Jake sends the vicar and he falls through Cuffy's roof. Cuffy goes back to Jake's and Mandy lets him stay for a night much to Jake's dismay. Accidents ensue and Cuffy is sent back to the caravan, only to find the vicar falling through the roof again.

E5 - Cuffy and the Status Quo

Apr 17, 1983 - 25m

Cuffy is offered the job as Janitor of the Village Hall. Mrs. Simkins points out that Cuffy does not contribute to the community. He takes charity and does odd jobs for money. So Cuffy takes the job.

E6 - Cuffy and a Green Eye

Apr 24, 1983 - 25m

The vicar's sister visits and Cuffy and Jake are both attracted to her. A competition for her affection begins, only to find she has a buyer for her house and has to leave.