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A Moving Story1959021120181223 (BBC7)
20210808 (BBC7)
David's sister, Anne, has her heart set on a new house so asks him to cajole...

George Cole stars in Godfrey Harrison's sitcom about bashful, bumbling bachelor David Alexander Bliss.

David Bliss - George Cole

Anne Fellows - Diana Churchill

Tony Fellows - Colin Gordon

Zoe Hunter - Sheila Sweet

Mrs Bainbridge - Una Venning

Psyche' the Dog - Percy Edwards

Six series of 118 episodes of A Life of Bliss ran on the BBC Home Service from 1953. It moved to BBC TV for a run of six episodes in 1969.

Sadly very few episodes survive in the BBC archive, including the first seven starring David Tomlinson. His replacement George Cole went to to star in the St Trinian's films and later as dodgy Arthur Daley in ITV's Minder.

Producer: Leslie Bridgmont

First broadcast on the BBC Home Service in December 1958.

David's sister, Anne, has her heart set on a new house and asks him to cajole Tony.

George Cole stars as bashful, bumbling bachelor, David Alexander Bliss.

A Slave Of Fashion1959020420181216 (BBC7)
20210801 (BBC7)
David's father takes up art, much to his amusement - until he has to pose for a portrait...

George Cole stars in Godfrey Harrison's sitcom about bashful, bumbling bachelor David Alexander Bliss.

David Bliss - George Cole

Anne Fellows - Diana Churchill

Tony Fellows - Colin Gordon

Zoe Hunter - Sheila Sweet

Mrs Bliss - Gladys Young

Mr Bliss - Carleton Hobbs

Lord Garland - William Mervyn

Psyche' the Dog - Percy Edwards

Six series of 118 episodes of A Life of Bliss ran on the BBC Home Service from 1953. It moved to BBC TV for a run of six episodes in 1969.

Sadly very few episodes survive in the BBC archive, including the first seven starring David Tomlinson. His replacement George Cole went to to star in the St Trinian's films and later as dodgy Arthur Daley in ITV's Minder.

Producer: Leslie Bridgmont

First broadcast on the BBC Home Service in February 1959.

David's father takes up art, much to his amusement, until he has to pose for a portrait.

George Cole stars as bashful, bumbling bachelor, David Alexander Bliss.

A Spy In The Camp1959010720181125 (BBC7)
20210711 (BBC7)
David needs to find a new secretary and finds himself landed with his boss's niece.

George Cole stars in Godfrey Harrison's sitcom about bashful, bumbling bachelor David Alexander Bliss.

David Bliss - George Cole

Anne Fellows - Diana Churchill

Tony Fellows - Colin Gordon

Zoe Hunter - Sheila Sweet

Psyche' the Dog - Percy Edwards

Mr Hood - Barry K Barnes

Gwen Cherrell - Marcia Hammond

Miss Robertson - Sheila Manahan

Six series of 118 episodes of A Life of Bliss ran on the BBC Home Service from 1953. It moved to BBC TV for a run of six episodes in 1969.

Sadly very few episodes survive in the BBC archive, including the first seven starring David Tomlinson. His replacement George Cole went to to star in the St Trinian's films and later as dodgy Arthur Daley in ITV's Minde

Producer: Leslie Bridgmont

First broadcast on the BBC Home Service in January 1959.

George Cole stars as bashful, bumbling bachelor, David Alexander Bliss.

A Woman Scorned1959012120181202 (BBC7)
20210718 (BBC7)
Phil asks David to help him with his ex-girlfriend, who is stymying his love-life.

George Cole stars in Godfrey Harrison's sitcom about bashful, bumbling bachelor David Alexander Bliss.

David Bliss - George Cole

Anne Fellows - Diana Churchill

Tony Fellows - Colin Gordon

Phil Bender - Donald Sinden

Zoe Hunter - Sheila Sweet

‘Psyche' the Dog - Percy Edwards

Estelle Livingstone - Maxine Audley

Wanda Goddard - Virginia Winter

Six series of 118 episodes of A Life of Bliss ran on the BBC Home Service from 1953. It moved to BBC TV for a run of six episodes in 1969.

Sadly very few episodes survive in the BBC archive, including the first seven starring David Tomlinson. His replacement George Cole went to to star in the St Trinian's films and later as dodgy Arthur Daley in ITV's Minde

Producer: Leslie Bridgmont

First broadcast on the BBC Home Service in January 1959.

George Cole stars as bashful, bumbling bachelor, David Alexander Bliss.

An Expert In Confusion1959012820181209 (BBC7)
20210725 (BBC7)
Tony enlists a reluctant David to keep an eye on the daughter of a family friend.

George Cole stars in Godfrey Harrison's sitcom about bashful, bumbling bachelor David Alexander Bliss.

David Bliss - George Cole

Ann Fellows - Diana Churchill

Tony Fellows - Colin Gordon

Zoe Hunter - Sheila Sweet

Gwen Cherrell - Judy Tobin

Mrs Tobin - Belle Chrystall

Psyche' the Dog - Percy Edwards

Six series of 118 episodes of A Life of Bliss ran on the BBC Home Service from 1953. It moved to BBC TV for a run of six episodes in 1969.

Sadly very few episodes survive in the BBC archive, including the first seven starring David Tomlinson. His replacement George Cole went to to star in the St Trinian's films and later as dodgy Arthur Daley in ITV's Minder.

Producer: Leslie Bridgmont

First broadcast on the BBC Home Service in January 1959.

George Cole stars as bashful, bumbling bachelor, David Alexander Bliss.

Battle Of The Sexes1959030420190901 (BBC7)
20211121 (BBC7)
Feathers fly when bachelor David Bliss gets caught up in a row between his parents.

Godfrey Harrison's sitcom about shy, bumbling bachelor David Alexander Bliss starring George Cole.

David Bliss - George Cole

Anne Fellows - Diana Churchill

Tony Fellows - Colin Gordon

Zoe Hunter - Sheila Sweet

Psyche' the Dog - Percy Edwards

Mrs Bliss - Gladys Young

Mr Bliss - Carleton Hobbs

Beginning in 1953, it ran for six series of 118 episodes concluding in 1969 - but few survive in the BBC archive. (A TV series was made in 1969). For the first seven episodes, David Tomlinson played David, but the rest starred the future star of The St Trinian's films - destined to find great fame as the dodgy Arthur Daley in ITV's ‘Minder' - George Cole.

Producer: Leslie Bridgmont

First broadcast on the BBC Home Service in February 1959.

Feathers fly when David gets caught up in a row between his parents.

George Cole stars as bashful, bumbling bachelor, David Alexander Bliss.

Dangerous Company1959040120190929 (BBC7)
20211219 (BBC7)
Having finished with Zoe, David finds himself a new girlfriend. But will Anne and Tony approve?

George Cole stars in Godfrey Harrison's sitcom about bashful, bumbling bachelor David Alexander Bliss.

David Alexander - George Cole

Anne Fellows - Diana Churchill

Tony Fellows - Colin Gordon

Zoe Hunter - Sheila Sweet

Psyche' the Dog - Percy Edwards

Melissa - Maxine Audley

Six series of 118 episodes of A Life of Bliss ran on the BBC Home Service from 1953. It moved to BBC TV for a run of six episodes in 1969.

Sadly very few episodes survive in the BBC archive.

The BBC Variety Orchestra conducted by Paul Fenhoulet.

Producer: Leslie Bridgmont

First broadcast on the BBC Home Service in March 1959.

Having finished with Zoe, David finds a new girlfriend. Will Anne and Tony approve?

George Cole stars as bashful, bumbling bachelor, David Alexander Bliss.

From 02-07-19571957070220231008 (BBC7)
20231009 (BBC7)
David Bliss has met a ‘vision' at a party – could it lead to lasting romance?

Starring George Cole.

Godfrey Harrison's sitcom about bashful, bumbling bachelor, David Alexander Bliss.

David Bliss - George Cole

Anne - Diana Churchill

Tony - .Colin Gordon

Psyche the Dog - Percy Edwards

Heather Gray - Annette Kelly

Jill Lesley - Denise Bryer

The BBC Variety Orchestra conducted by Paul Fenhoulet.

Producer: Leslie Bridgmont

First broadcast on the BBC Home Service in July 1957.

David Bliss has met a 'vision' at a party - could it lead to lasting romance?

George Cole stars as bashful, bumbling bachelor, David Alexander Bliss.

From 04-06-19571957060420230910 (BBC7)
20230911 (BBC7)
A merry new neighbour causes consternation for the engaged, David Bliss.

Starring George Cole.

Godfrey Harrison's sitcom about bashful, bumbling bachelor, David Alexander Bliss.

David Bliss - George Cole

Anne - Diana Churchill

Tony - .Colin Gordon

Penny Gaye - Petula Clark

Helen Blair - Moira Lister

Psyche the Dog - Percy Edwards

Six series of 118 episodes of A Life of Bliss ran on the BBC Home Service from 1953. It moved to BBC TV for a run of six episodes in 1969.

Sadly very few episodes survive in the BBC archive, including the first seven starring David Tomlinson.

The BBC Variety Orchestra conducted by Paul Fenhoulet.

Producer: Leslie Bridgmont

First broadcast on the BBC Home Service in June 1957.

George Cole stars as bashful, bumbling bachelor, David Alexander Bliss.

From 09-07-19571957070920231015 (BBC7)
20231016 (BBC7)
Sparks fly when David's friend, philandering airline pilot Phil Bender, moves in nearby.

Starring George Cole.

Godfrey Harrison's sitcom about bashful, bumbling bachelor, David Alexander Bliss.

David Bliss - George Cole

Anne Fellows - Diana Churchill

Tony Fellows - Colin Gordon

Phil Bender - Donald Sinden

Psyche' the Dog - Percy Edwards

Jacquie Thornton - Gwen Cherral

Bobbi Gale - Carol Owen

The BBC Variety Orchestra conducted by Paul Fenhoulet.

Producer: Leslie Bridgmont

First broadcast on the BBC Home Service in July 1957.

George Cole stars as bashful, bumbling bachelor, David Alexander Bliss.

Sparks fly when David's friend, philandering Phil Bender, moves in nearby. Stars George Cole and Donald Sinden. From July 1957.

From 11-06-19571957061120230917 (BBC7)
20230918 (BBC7)
David has to field awkward questions – just when is he going to marry his fiance, Penny?

Starring George Cole.

Godfrey Harrison's sitcom about bashful, bumbling bachelor, David Alexander Bliss.

David Bliss - George Cole

Anne Fellows - Diana Churchill

Tony Fellows - .Colin Gordon

Penny Gaye - Petula Clark

Psyche the Dog - Percy Edwards

Mrs Gaye - Nan Kenway

Mrs Foley - Virginia Winter

Eric Foley - John Horsley

Lisette, the Maid - Sally March

Six series of 118 episodes of A Life of Bliss ran on the BBC Home Service from 1953. It moved to BBC TV for a run of six episodes in 1969.

Sadly very few episodes survive in the BBC archive, including the first seven starring David Tomlinson.

TThe BBC Variety Orchestra conducted by Paul Fenhoulet.

Producer: Leslie Bridgmont

First broadcast on the BBC Home Service in June 1957.

Just when is David finally going to marry his long time fiance, Penny?

George Cole stars as bashful, bumbling bachelor, David Alexander Bliss.

From 18-06-19571957061820230924 (BBC7)
20230925 (BBC7)
With his engagement to Penny at an end, will David Bliss stay single for long?

Starring George Cole.

Godfrey Harrison's sitcom about bashful, bumbling bachelor, David Alexander Bliss.

David Bliss - George Cole

Anne - Diana Churchill

Tony - .Colin Gordon

Mrs Bliss - Gladys Young

Psyche the Dog - Percy Edwards

Elsbeth Hobdon - Selwyn Morgan

Mrs Hobdon - Molly Rankin

Mr Hobdon - Humphrey Morton

Six series of 118 episodes of A Life of Bliss ran on the BBC Home Service from 1953. It moved to BBC TV for a run of six episodes in 1969.

Sadly very few episodes survive in the BBC archive, including the first seven starring David Tomlinson.

The BBC Variety Orchestra conducted by Paul Fenhoulet.

Producer: Leslie Bridgmont

First broadcast on the BBC Home Service in June 1957.

George Cole stars as bashful, bumbling bachelor, David Alexander Bliss.

From 25-06-19571957062520231001 (BBC7)
20231002 (BBC7)
After a number of burglaries in the village, Mr Bliss is determined to fix his temperamental burglar alarm.

He's also pretty sure who the culprits are...

Starring George Cole.

Godfrey Harrison's sitcom about bashful, bumbling bachelor, David Alexander Bliss.

David Bliss - George Cole

Anne Fellowes - Diana Churchill

Tony Fellowes - Colin Gordon

Mr Bliss - Carleton Hobbs

Mrs Bliss - Gladys Young

Psyche the Dog - Percy Edwards

With:

Sheila Manahan

Tony Vickers

Rolf Lefebvre

The BBC Variety Orchestra conducted by Paul Fenhoulet.

Producer Leslie Bridgmont

First broadcast on the BBC Home Service in June 1957.

The Bliss family are worrying about a burglar in the village.

George Cole stars as bashful, bumbling bachelor, David Alexander Bliss.

From 28-05-19571957052820230903 (BBC7)
20230904 (BBC7)
David made a female friend on a business trip. Will it prove problematic for his engagement?

Starring George Cole.

Godfrey Harrison's sitcom about bashful, bumbling bachelor, David Alexander Bliss.

David Bliss - George Cole

Anne - Diana Churchill

Tony - .Colin Gordon

Mrs Bliss - Gladys Young

Mr Bliss - Carleton Hobbs

Psyche the Dog - Percy Edwards

Penny Gaye - Petula Clark

Honor Marchant - Gwen Cherrall

Six series of 118 episodes of A Life of Bliss ran on the BBC Home Service from 1953. It moved to BBC TV for a run of six episodes in 1969.

Sadly very few episodes survive in the BBC archive, including the first seven starring David Tomlinson. His replacement George Cole went to to star in the St Trinian's films and later as dodgy Arthur Daley in ITV's Minder.

The BBC Variety Orchestra conducted by Paul Fenhoulet.

Producer: Leslie Bridgmont

First broadcast on the BBC Home Service in August 1957.

David made a female friend on a business trip. What will his fiance thing?

George Cole stars as bashful, bumbling bachelor, David Alexander Bliss.

Man At Bay1959031820190915 (BBC7)
20211205 (BBC7)
An old flame of David's has womaniser Phil in her sights. David and Zoe come to the rescue.

George Cole stars in Godfrey Harrison's sitcom about bashful, bumbling bachelor David Alexander Bliss.

David Bliss - George Cole

Anne Fellows - Diana Churchill

Tony Fellows - Colin Gordon

Zoe Hunter - Sheila Sweet

Psyche' the Dog - Percy Edwards

Phil Bender - Donald Sinden

Eve Gunning - Rosemary Miller

John Gunning - Felix Felton

Six series of 118 episodes of A Life of Bliss ran on the BBC Home Service from 1953. It moved to BBC TV for a run of six episodes in 1969.

Sadly very few episodes survive in the BBC archive, including the first seven starring David Tomlinson. His replacement George Cole went to to star in the St Trinian's films and later as dodgy Arthur Daley in ITV's Minder.

The BBC Variety Orchestra conducted by Paul Fenhoulet.

Producer: Leslie Bridgmont

First broadcast on the BBC Home Service in March 1959.

An old flame of David's has womaniser Phil in her sights. David and Zoe to the rescue!

George Cole stars as bashful, bumbling bachelor, David Alexander Bliss.

Maxine1957082020140720 (BBC7)
20140721 (BBC7)
20160103 (BBC7)
20170917 (BBC7)
20210404 (BBC7)
Shy David Bliss needs courage to pursue Maxine, while his brother-in-law Tony battles to win a contract.

George Cole stars in Godfrey Harrison's sitcom about bashful, bumbling bachelor David Alexander Bliss.

David Bliss - George Cole

Ann - Diana Churchill

Tony - Colin Gordon

Psyche the Dog - Percy Edwards

Maxine - Sarah Lawson

TC Rowland - Hugh Manning

Six series of 118 episodes of A Life of Bliss ran on the BBC Home Service from 1953. It moved to BBC TV for a run of six episodes in 1969.

Sadly very few episodes survive in the BBC archive, including the first seven starring David Tomlinson. His replacement George Cole went to to star in the St Trinian's films and later as dodgy Arthur Daley in ITV's Minder.

The BBC Variety Orchestra conducted by Paul Fenhoulet.

Producer: Leslie Bridgmont

First broadcast on the BBC Home Service in August 1957.

David needs courage to pursue Maxine, while brother-in-law Tony battles to win a contract.

George Cole stars as bashful, bumbling bachelor, David Alexander Bliss.

Mixed Feelings1959032520190922 (BBC7)
20211212 (BBC7)
David has been dating Zoe for over a year. Is it time to make a commitment? Tony thinks so.

George Cole stars in Godfrey Harrison's sitcom about bashful, bumbling bachelor David Alexander Bliss.

David Bliss - George Cole

Anne Fellows - Diana Churchill

Tony Fellows - Colin Gordon

Zoe Hunter - Sheila Sweet

Psyche' the Dog - Percy Edwards

Six series of 118 episodes of A Life of Bliss ran on the BBC Home Service from 1953. It moved to BBC TV for a run of six episodes in 1969.

Sadly very few episodes survive in the BBC archive.

The BBC Variety Orchestra conducted by Paul Fenhoulet.

Producer: Leslie Bridgmont

First broadcast on the BBC Home Service in March 1959.

David has been dating Zoe for over a year. Is it time to make a firmer commitment?

George Cole stars as bashful, bumbling bachelor, David Alexander Bliss.

Office Secrets1957081320140713 (BBC7)
20140714 (BBC7)
20151227 (BBC7)
20170910 (BBC7)
20210418 (BBC7)
David Bliss gets entangled in the secretive love life of his secretary.

George Cole stars in Godfrey Harrison's sitcom about bashful, bumbling bachelor, David Alexander Bliss.

David Bliss - George Cole

Ann - Diana Churchill

Tony - .Colin Gordon

Psyche the Dog - Percy Edwards

Jennifer - Eleanor Summerfield

Mr Hood - Barry K. Barnes

Donald Hood - Desmond Carrington

Six series of 118 episodes of A Life of Bliss ran on the BBC Home Service from 1953. It moved to BBC TV for a run of six episodes in 1969.

Sadly very few episodes survive in the BBC archive, including the first seven starring David Tomlinson. His replacement George Cole went to to star in the St Trinian's films and later as dodgy Arthur Daley in ITV's Minder.

The BBC Variety Orchestra conducted by Paul Fenhoulet.

Producer: Leslie Bridgmont

First broadcast on the BBC Home Service in August 1957.

Bumbling David becomes entangled in his secretary's secretive love life.

George Cole stars as bashful, bumbling bachelor, David Alexander Bliss.

Oh Brother1959022520190825 (BBC7)
20211114 (BBC7)
Tony's flighty brother, Robin, causes all manner of confusion when he comes to stay.

Godfrey Harrison's sitcom about bashful, bumbling bachelor, David Alexander Bliss.

CAST:

David Bliss - George Cole

Anne Fellows - Diana Churchill

Tony Fellows - Colin Gordon

Zoe Hunter - Sheila Sweet

Psyche' the Dog - Percy Edwards

Robin Fellows - Frederick Treves

Amanda Lee - Judith Stott

Leonie Francis - Sheila Manahan

Six series of 118 episodes of A Life of Bliss ran on the BBC Home Service from 1953. It moved to BBC TV for a run of six episodes in 1969.

Sadly very few episodes survive in the BBC archive, including the first seven starring David Tomlinson. His replacement George Cole went to star in the St. Trinian's films and later as dodgy Arthur Daley in ITV's ‘Minder'.

The BBC Variety Orchestra conducted by Paul Fenhoulet.

Producer: Leslie Bridgmont

First broadcast on the BBC Home Service in February 1959.

George Cole stars as bashful, bumbling bachelor, David Alexander Bliss.

Penny Gay's Return1957090320140810 (BBC7)
20140811 (BBC7)
20160117 (BBC7)
20171001 (BBC7)
20210502 (BBC7)
Shy bachelor David Bliss has got some thinking to do when an old flame arrives in town.

Stars George Cole as David Bliss, Petula Clark as Penny Gay, Diana Churchill as Anne Fellows, Colin Gordon as Tony Fellows, Sarah Lawson as Maxine Avery and animal impersonator Percy Edwards as 'Psyche' the Dog.

Part of a run of 6 episodes from Godfrey Harrison's sitcom about shy, bumbling bachelor David Alexander Bliss. Beginning in 1953, it ran for six series of 118 episodes concluding in 1969 - but very few survive in the BBC archive. (A TV series was made in 1969). For the first 7 episodes, David Tomlinson played David, but the rest starred the future star of The St Trinian's films, destined to find great fame as the dodgy Arthur Daley in ITV's Minder - the late George Cole.

Producer: Leslie Bridgmont

First broadcast on the BBC Home Service in September 1957.

David has got some thinking to do when an old flame arrives in town.

George Cole stars as bashful, bumbling bachelor, David Alexander Bliss.

Pleasure As Usual1959040820191006 (BBC7)
20211226 (BBC7)
David is roped in when his father and Tony decide not to wear fancy dress at a costume ball.

George Cole stars in Godfrey Harrison's sitcom about bashful, bumbling bachelor David Alexander Bliss.

David Bliss - George Cole

Anne Fellows - Diana Churchill

Tony Fellows - Colin Gordon

Zoe Hunter - Sheila Sweet

Psyche' the Dog - Percy Edwards

Mrs Bliss - Gladys Young

Mr Bliss - Carleton Hobbs

Griselda Saltmarsh - Sheila Manahan

Brinsley Tavistock - Tony Vickers

Quentin Massingham - Rolf Lefebvre

The BBC Variety Orchestra conducted by Paul Fenhoulet.

Six series of 118 episodes of A Life of Bliss ran on the BBC Home Service from 1953. It moved to BBC TV for a run of six episodes in 1969.

Sadly very few episodes survive in the BBC archive.

Producer: Leslie Bridgmont

First broadcast on the BBC Home Service in April 1959.

David is roped in when his father and Tony vow not to wear fancy dress at a costume ball.

George Cole stars as bashful, bumbling bachelor, David Alexander Bliss.

The Anniversary1959031120190908 (BBC7)
20211128 (BBC7)
With Tony's wedding anniversary imminent, he asks David to help choose Anne's gift.

George Cole stars in Godfrey Harrison's sitcom about bashful, bumbling bachelor David Alexander Bliss.

David Bliss - George Cole

Anne Fellows - Diana Churchill

Tony Fellows - Colin Gordon

Zoe Hunter - Sheila Sweet

Psyche' the Dog - Percy Edwards

Daily Help - Ella Milne

Six series of 118 episodes of A Life of Bliss ran on the BBC Home Service from 1953. It moved to BBC TV for a run of six episodes in 1969.

Sadly very few episodes survive in the BBC archive, including the first seven starring David Tomlinson. His replacement George Cole went to to star in the St Trinian's films and later as dodgy Arthur Daley in ITV's Minder.

The BBC Variety Orchestra conducted by Paul Fenhoulet.

Producer: Leslie Bridgmont

First broadcast on the BBC Home Service in March 1959.

George Cole stars as bashful, bumbling bachelor, David Alexander Bliss.

The Flat1957082720140803 (BBC7)
20140804 (BBC7)
20160110 (BBC7)
20170924 (BBC7)
20210425 (BBC7)
David prepares to move back into his flat, but with warnings from Tony ringing in his ears.

George Cole stars in Godfrey Harrison's sitcom about bashful, bumbling bachelor David Alexander Bliss.

David Bliss - George Cole

Ann - Diana Churchill

Tony - Colin Gordon

Psyche the Dog - Percy Edwards

Maxine - Sarah Lawson

Six series of 118 episodes of A Life of Bliss ran on the BBC Home Service from 1953. It moved to BBC TV for a run of six episodes in 1969.

Sadly very few episodes survive in the BBC archive, including the first seven starring David Tomlinson. His replacement George Cole went to to star in the St Trinian's films and later as dodgy Arthur Daley in ITV's Minder.

The BBC Variety Orchestra conducted by Paul Fenhoulet.

Producer: Leslie Bridgmont

First broadcast on the BBC Home Service in August 1957.

David prepares to move back into his flat, with warnings from Tony ringing in his ears.

George Cole stars as bashful, bumbling bachelor, David Alexander Bliss.

Two Dozen Red Roses1958123120181118 (BBC7)
20210704 (BBC7)
When an old boyfriend calls, David's sister Anne suddenly feels taken for granted. Shy bachelor David tries to help.

George Cole stars in Godfrey Harrison's sitcom about bashful, bumbling bachelor David Alexander Bliss.

David Bliss - George Cole

Anne Fellows - Diana Churchill

Tony Fellows - Colin Gordon

Zoe Hunter - Sheila Sweet

Psyche' the Dog - Percy Edwards

Six series of 118 episodes of A Life of Bliss ran on the BBC Home Service from 1953. It moved to BBC TV for a run of six episodes in 1969.

Sadly very few episodes survive in the BBC archive, including the first seven starring David Tomlinson. His replacement George Cole went to to star in the St Trinian's films and later as dodgy Arthur Daley in ITV's Minder.

Producer: Leslie Bridgmont

First broadcast on the BBC Home Service in December 1958.

When an old boyfriend calls, Anne suddenly feels taken for granted. David tries to help.

George Cole stars as bashful, bumbling bachelor, David Alexander Bliss.

United They Stay1959021820140817 (BBC7)
20140818 (BBC7)
20160124 (BBC7)
20171008 (BBC7)
Shy bachelor David Bliss fears the worst when a replacement manager pressurises him to chase an invoice.

George Cole stars in Godfrey Harrison's sitcom about bashful, bumbling bachelor David Alexander Bliss.

David Bliss - George Cole

Ann - Diana Churchill

Tony - Colin Gordon

Psyche the Dog - Percy Edwards

Maynard Fillimore - Terence Alexander

Marcia Hammond - Gwen Cherrall

Mr Hood - Barry K Barnes

Mrs Hood - Nan Kenway

Six series of 118 episodes of A Life of Bliss ran on the BBC Home Service from 1953. It moved to BBC TV for a run of six episodes in 1969.

Sadly very few episodes survive in the BBC archive, including the first seven starring David Tomlinson. His replacement George Cole went to to star in the St Trinian's films and later as dodgy Arthur Daley in ITV's Minder.

The BBC Variety Orchestra conducted by Paul Fenhoulet.

Producer: Leslie Bridgmont

First broadcast on the BBC Home Service in February 1959.

David fears the worst when a replacement manager pressurises him to chase an invoice.

George Cole stars as bashful, bumbling bachelor, David Alexander Bliss.

01Finding A Girlfriend1954102020140706 (BBC7)
20140707 (BBC7)
20151213 (BBC7)
20170903 (BBC7)
Matchmakers galore target terribly shy and awkward bachelor David Bliss, who is feeling lost without a girlfriend...

Starring George Cole as David Bliss, Petula Clark as Penny Gay, Percy Edwards as Psyche the dog, Diana Churchill as Ann, Colin Gordon as Tony, Gladys Young as Mrs Bliss, Ernest Jay as Mr Bliss, Gladys Henson as Mrs Henson, Elsa Palmer as the neighbour and Ruth Trouncer as Pauline.

Godfrey Harrison's sitcom about bashful, bumbling bachelor David Alexander Bliss began in 1953 on the BBC Home Service and ran for six series of 118 episodes concluding in 1969 when a TV series was made. Sadly only 6 radio episodes survived in the BBC archive.

For the first 7 episodes, David Tomlinson played David, but the rest starred the future star of The St Trinian's films, destined to find great fame as the dodgy Arthur Daley in ITV's Minder - George Cole.

Announcer: Kenneth Kendall

The BBC Variety Orchestra conducted by Paul Fenhoulet.

Producer: Leslie Bridgmont

First broadcast on the BBC Home Service in October 1954.

Matchmakers galore target shy bachelor David Bliss.

George Cole stars as bashful, bumbling bachelor, David Alexander Bliss.