Season of goodwill or more rivalry?! A Christmas special

Never the Twain Christmas Special: A Winter's Tale

Comedy

Christmas special episode of the classic British comedy series. The season of goodwill merely serves to intensify the rivalry between antique dealers Simon and Oliver.

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Two antiques dealers, one vicious rivalry - classic 80s comedy

Classic 80s comedy series starring Donald Sinden and Windsor Davies. A bitter rivalry between two grumpy antiques dealers intensifies when their children fall for each other.

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The first episode of the comedy. A pair of feuding fathers are linked by a family problem.

Families at War

The first episode of the classic British comedy. A pair of feuding fathers and antiques dealers find out that a family problem draws them together.

Comedy series about rival antique dealers. Simon and Oliver woo a widow for Meissen china.

Of Meissen Men

Comedy series about rival antique dealers. Simon and Oliver pretend to be private collectors to woo widow Veronica Barton for her late husband's Meissen collection.

Comedy series about rival antique dealers. Simon and Oliver rekindle a passion for opera.

A Night at the Opera

Comedy series about rival antique dealers. The offer of a weekend in Edinburgh with Veronica causes Simon and Oliver to rekindle their passion for opera.

Comedy series about rival antique dealers. Simon is in bliss when Oliver gets burgled.

A Matched Pair

Comedy series about rival antique dealers. Simon is in seventh heaven when he learns that Oliver's antique shop has been burgled, but he has to eat humble pie when he realises that he has to ask a favour of his arch enemy.

Comedy series about feuding antique dealers. Lyn and David vow to never lie to each other.

Nothing But The Truth

Comedy series about feuding antique dealers. Lyn and David vow that they will never lie to each other, but their fathers are overjoyed when the vow backfires.

Comedy series about feuding antique dealers. Oliver and Simon try to mend fences.

Father of the Groom

Comedy series about feuding antique dealers. As their offspring's wedding day approaches, Oliver and Simon try to mend fences with a friendly dinner party, but then they decide to play cards...

Comedy series about feuding antique dealers. Simon and Oliver fall out over a problem.

Who's Been Sleeping in My Bed?

Comedy series about feuding antique dealers. After weeks of harmony, Simon and Oliver fall out over a problem with the marital bed.

Comedy series about two rival antique dealers. The feuding fathers argue over a woman.

As Young As You Feel

Comedy series about two rival antique dealers. The feuding fathers find themselves arguing over a woman.

Comedy series about two rival antique dealers. Oliver and Simon give some fatherly advice.

A Woman's Place...

Comedy series about two rival antique dealers. Oliver and Simon are called upon to offer some fatherly advice.

Comedy series about rival antique dealers. Oliver saves Simon's life and takes advantage.

Blood Brothers

Comedy series about rival antique dealers. Oliver saves Simon's life and thinks nothing of taking advantage of Simon's subsequent generosity.

Comedy series about rival antique dealers. Simon worries about Oliver and his sister.

If You Knew Susan

Comedy series about rival antique dealers. Simon worries about Oliver's intentions when he starts to take an interest in Simon's younger sister Susan.

Comedy series. Oliver suggests that he and Simon should stop feuding and partner up.

The More We Are Together

Comedy series about rival antique dealers. Oliver suggests that he and Simon should stop feuding and go into partnership, but does he have an ulterior motive?

Comedy series. Simon and Oliver undertake a spot of stock taking in their new partnership.

Taking Stock

Comedy series about rival antique dealers. Simon and Oliver undertake a spot of stock taking now that they are in partnership again, but greed and deceit are the order of the day.

Comedy series. Simon and Oliver's partnership blocks their aim to increase their wealth.

Partners

Comedy series about rival antique dealers. Simon and Oliver's partnership appears to stand in the way of increasing their material wealth, so something must go...

Comedy series about rival antique dealers. Simon takes steps to protect his interests.

A Nose for Quality

Comedy series about rival antique dealers. Simon takes steps to protect his interests when members of the landed gentry visit both his shop and Oliver's.

Comedy series about rival antique dealers. David and Lyn say they don't want children.

The End of the Line

Comedy series about rival antique dealers. David and Lyn inform their fathers that they have no intention of having children, so Oliver and Simon resort to drastic action in a bid for a grandchild.

Comedy series about rival antique dealers. Simon and Oliver join forces to resist dieting.

The Welsh Connection

Comedy series about rival antique dealers. Simon and Oliver join forces to resist their children's attempts to put them on a diet and exercise plan, but avarice and skullduggery undo the alliance.

Comedy series about rival antique dealers. Simon and Oliver forge an uneasy pact.

Not on the Same Wavelength

Comedy series about rival antique dealers. Simon and Oliver forge an uneasy pact when they learn that Lyn is expecting, but tensions arise when they agree to be interviewed on a local radio station.

Comedy series about rival antique dealers. Simon and Oliver return to a bachelor life.

A Home of Your Own

Comedy series about rival antique dealers. With their children having moved to Canada, Simon and Oliver return to a bachelor existence.

Comedy series about rival antique dealers. Oliver prepares to welcome a royal customer.

The Royal Connection

Comedy series about rival antique dealers Simon Peel and Oliver Smallbridge. While Simon delves into genealogy, Oliver prepares to add a princely patron to his customers.

Comedy series about rival antique dealers. Oliver's vet wants him to perform at an event.

Words and Music

Comedy series about rival antique dealers. When Oliver's vet wants him to sing at her upcoming charity event, Simon plans to give a dramatic recitation in response.

Comedy series about two rival antique dealers. Simon's love life hots up with an ex.

No Flame Like An Old Flame

Comedy series about two rival antique dealers. Simon's love life hots up when an old flame reappears on the scene.

Comedy series about two rival antique dealers. A third prospect vies for Caroline's hand.

Loves' Neighbours' Lost

Comedy series about two rival antique dealers. Could Simon and Oliver be overlooking a third prospect in their rivalry for Caroline's hand and her affections?

Comedy series about two rival antique dealers. Simon and Oliver take a trip to Canada.

Come Fly With Me

Comedy series about two rival antique dealers. Simon and Oliver decide to buy cheap air tickets to visit the children in Canada, but they get one flight more than they bargained for courtesy of the local flying squad...

Comedy series about rival antique dealers. Simon and Oliver fall for a shop assistant.

In Whom We Tryst

Comedy series about two rival antique dealers. Simon and Oliver look in danger of losing much more than their hearts when they both take a fancy to a beautiful shop assistant.

Comedy series about rival antique dealers. Simon and Oliver fall out over a weekend break.

Going Going Gone

Comedy series about rival antique dealers. Simon and Oliver find themselves at loggerheads over a relaxing weekend break.

Comedy series about rival antique dealers. Simon reveals a secret surrounding his birth.

Thicker Than Water

Comedy series about rival antique dealers. Simon reveals a secret surrounding his birth to Oliver - and learns of an even stranger mystery in return.

Comedy series about two rival antique dealers. Oliver accepts a challenge to take up judo.

Kung Who

Comedy series about two rival antique dealers. Oliver accepts Simon's challenge to take up judo - and soon regrets his decision.

Comedy series about rival antique dealers. An estate agent has unsavoury plans in store...

Reading Between The Lines

Comedy series about two rival antique dealers. A vindictive estate agent with unsavoury plans for Simon and Oliver's neighbourhood is brought to book by a lovelorn Ringo's visit to the library.

Comedy series about two rival antique dealers. Simon and Oliver play a game of cricket.

Definitely Not Cricket

Comedy series about two rival antique dealers. When Simon and Oliver are invited to play cricket for their local team, they discover that their teammates are a little on the mature side.

Simon has a cold, so Oliver offers to look after him.

Feed a Cold

Comedy series about two rival antique dealers. Oliver regrets his act of kindness when he offers to help a poorly Simon recover from a cold.

Simon and Oliver create mayhem at a dinner party thrown by Ringo.

Going to Pot

Comedy series about two rival antique dealers. Simon and Oliver create mayhem after making a discovery when Ringo invites them to dinner whilst trying to impress his teacher.

Simon helps Oliver when he falls foul of his future mother-in-law.

Love Is A Many-Splendoured Thing

Comedy series about two rival antique dealers. Simon helps his old pal Oliver when he falls foul of his prospective mother-in-law.

When burglars are in the neighbourhood, an eventful night ensues.

A Night to Remember

Comedy series about two rival antique dealers. Burglars are in the neighbourhood, leading to an eventful night for Oliver, Simon, Mrs Sadler & Banks when they are held at gunpoint.

Lady Deveraux asks Simon and Oliver to take part in a battle.

The Battle of Deveraux Dale

Comedy series about two rival antique dealers. Lady Deveraux asks Simon and Oliver to take part in a historical re-enactment of a Civil War battle at the village fete.

Oliver is delighted when Simon's ex-wife Stephanie arrives.

Affairs of the Heart

Comedy series about rival antique dealers. Oliver is delighted when Simon's ex-wife Stephanie takes him in, but her former husband is terrified that she intends to stay for good.

Simon considers suing Oliver over deals done on his behalf.

Settled Out of Court

Comedy series about two rival antique dealers. When he learns that Oliver has retained most of the profits from deals done on his behalf, Simon considers suing his rival.

Oliver and Simon decide to have a bet about their selling skills.

The Wagers of Sin

Comedy series about two rival antique dealers. Oliver and Simon decide to have a wager on who can make the most profit on an item chosen by the other.

Simon and Oliver can't understand opposition to their views on marriage.

Betrothed, Bothered and Bewildered

Comedy series about two rival antique dealers. Simon and Oliver can't understand why their views on marriage don't meet with approval, and Banks proposes to Mrs Sadler.

Banks's absence leaves a void in Simon and Mrs Sadler's lives.

The Second Time Around

Comedy series about two rival antique dealers. The recent departure of Banks leaves a void in the lives of Simon and Mrs Sadler - Mrs Sadler is missing Banks dreadfully.

Oliver has something to show from his gardening efforts.

Born to Blush Unseen

Comedy series about two rival antique dealers. Oliver has something to show from his gardening efforts when he produces a rare bloom.

Simon and Oliver decide to fly to Canada to see their grandson.

Fasten Your Seatbelt

Comedy series about two rival antique dealers. Simon and Oliver decide to fly to Canada to see their grandson.

Lyn, David, and their baby Martin return from Canada.

Grandfathers-in-Law

Comedy series about two rival antique dealers. Lyn, David, and their baby Martin return from Canada. The arrival of a grandson should bring Simon and Oliver closer together...

David and Lynn start looking for a home of their own.

Nursery Times

Comedy series about two rival antique dealers. When David and Lynn start looking for a home, Oliver would like them to stay with him, so Simon decides to use emotional blackmail.

David prepares to break some bad news about the christening.

Whose Baby?

Comedy series about two rival antique dealers. A nervous David prepares to break some bad news about the christening to Simon, only to upset Oliver in the process as well.

Confusion arises when Simon has to go into hospital.

Never Say Die

Comedy series about two rival antique dealers. Confusion arises when Simon has to go into hospital.

Simon and Oliver are worried when David and Lyn propose moving on.

Moving On

Comedy series about two rival antique dealers. Simon and Oliver are worried that they won't see their grandson after David and Lyn drop hints about moving.

Simon and Oliver compete to ensure David and Lyn's happiness.

It's a Long Way to Friern Barnet

Comedy series about two rival antique dealers. As David and Lyn settle into their new home, Simon and Oliver compete to ensure that they've got all the essentials they need.

Oliver is thrilled to get hold of tickets to a big rugby match.

Just the Ticket

Comedy series about two rival antique dealers. Oliver is thrilled to get hold of a pair of tickets to a rugby match at Twickenham, but Simon is determined to ruin the day.

Simon looks for an assistant for his shop but gets into trouble.

A Point of Honour

Comedy series about two rival antique dealers. Simon advertises for an assistant for his shop, but he runs into trouble after interviewing an applicant.

Simon begins to feel as though his life is passing too quickly.

A New Lease of Life

Comedy series about two rival antique dealers. Simon begins to feel as though his life is passing far too quickly for his own good, so he decides to make a big change to his life.

Simon arouses Oliver's suspicions and makes him subject to rumour.

Aspects of Love

Comedy series about rival antique dealers. Simon arouses Oliver's suspicions after being suspected of having an affair with his doctor's wife, then Oliver becomes the rumour.

Simon tries to make peace with Oliver, but his rival doesn't care.

Neighbours

Comedy series about rival antique dealers. Simon decides to make peace with Oliver, but his rival doesn't look ready to co-operate until a new resident causes a sleepless night.

Oliver and Simon are off to Paris, but they are soon in trouble.

Bonjour Paris

Comedy series about rival antique dealers. Oliver and Simon are off to Paris for an international antiques fair, but they are soon in trouble with almost everyone.

Oliver and Simon both decide to stand for a council election.

X Marks the Spot

Comedy series about rival antique dealers. Oliver and Simon both decide to stand for election to the local council.

Simon has a female pen pal who he is looking forward to meeting.

S.w.a.l.k

Comedy series about rival antique dealers. Simon has a female pen pal who he is looking forward to meeting and possibly proposing to, but the reality of the situation is different.

Simon's dream of winning the football pools becomes a nightmare.

Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?

Comedy series about rival antique dealers. When Oliver and Simon do the football pools, Simon's dream of winning turns into a nightmare when his numbers come up.

Simon and Oliver look forward to a weekend in the country.

Happy Holiday

Comedy series about rival antique dealers. Simon and Oliver look forward to a country weekend in Ringo's mother's country cottage, but it turns out to be one they'd rather forget.

Simon is unhappy when Aunt Eleanor gives his bed to an old friend.

There But the Grace of God

Comedy series about rival antique dealers. Oliver has a new accident-prone assistant in his antique shop, and Simon is unhappy when Aunt Eleanor offers his bed to an old friend.

The vicar wants to sell his car and gets Simon to help.

A Car by Any Other Name

Comedy series about rival antique dealers. The vicar wants to sell his car and gets Simon to help, but confusion soon reigns when Oliver tries to sell his car at the same time.

Simon and Oliver vie to join Ringo on a holiday in Spain.

Viva Espana

Comedy series about rival antique dealers. When Ringo wins a holiday in Spain, Simon and Oliver are soon vying to accompany him.

Simon throws a celebration for a special neighbourly anniversary.

The Best Laid Plans

Comedy series about rival antique dealers. Simon decides that a celebration is in order when he and Oliver reach 10 years as neighbours - they do but find unforeseen difficulties.

A soul-searching Simon thinks he has found the meaning of life.

Born Again

Comedy series about rival antique dealers. A soul-searching Simon gets on his soapbox when he thinks that he has discovered the meaning of life after listening to a preacher.

Aunt Eleanor announces her engagement after a whirlwind romance.

There Goes the Bride

Comedy series about rival antique dealers. When Aunt Eleanor announces her engagement after a whirlwind romance, Simon faces the prospect of having a brand-new uncle.

Simon and Oliver both feel the pinch from a new bank manager.

Two Fools and Their Money

Comedy series about rival antique dealers. Even the antiques business suffers when a recession hits, and Simon and Oliver both feel the pinch when a new bank manager takes over.

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