Never the Twain S1E1 — Families at War
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Never the Twain•Season 1•Episode 1

Families at War

7.1/10 · 29 votesSep 7, 198130 min

Ranked #4 of 6 in Season 1•−0.1 vs season avg

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Antique dealers Oliver Smallbridge and Simon Peel were once partners until Oliver had an affair with Simon's wife. Now bitter rivals - and next-door neighbours, they're constantly trying to sabotage one another. Oliver's daughter, riding instructress Lyn, and Simon's son, David, a trainee accountant, are

Directed byPeter Frazer-Jones
Written byJohnnie Mortimer
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Windsor Davies

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Oliver Smallbridge

Donald Sinden

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Simon Peel

Robin Kermode

Robin Kermode

David Peel

Julia Watson

Julia Watson

Lyn Peel (née Smallbridge)

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Tony O'Toole

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Episode Summary

"Families at War" is episode 1 of Never the Twain season 1. It scored 7.1/10 from 29 votes, ranking #4 of 6 episodes this season (season average 7.2). Directed by Peter Frazer-Jones and written by Johnnie Mortimer, it aired on September 7, 1981.

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