Miss Jones and Son


Miss Jones and Son is a comedy series first broadcast on ITV in 1977 starring Paula Wilcox, Christopher Beeny, Charlotte Mitchell and Norman Bird. It was written by Richard Waring and produced and directed by Peter Frazer-Jones. Roger Webb wrote the theme song, "Bright Idea" (from the DeWolfe production-music album Awakening.

Premise

The series depicts the life of Elizabeth Jones, a young woman coming to terms with the responsibility of looking after her baby, Rolland 'Rollie' Jones, as a single parent. Neighbour and friend Geoffrey provides emotional support. Difficulties included the reproaches of her parents, a difficult social life and a reduced income.
An American version titled Miss Winslow and Son aired for six episodes on CBS in 1979.

Episodes

;Series One
  1. "From Here to Maternity"
  2. "Baby Talk"
  3. "A Kid for Three Fathers"
  4. "For What We Are Not About to Receive"
  5. "Baptism Under Fire"
  6. "And Father Came Too"
;Series Two
  1. "More Fish in the Sea"
  2. "A Theme in Two Flats"
  3. "Will You Be My Wife"
  4. "Jobs for the Girls"
  5. "Just Good Friends"
  6. "Four Part Harmony"

DVD release

The complete series of Miss Jones and Son was released on DVD in the UK.