It Takes a Worried Man

3 Seasons 1981 - 1983 NR 30m 7.9

Insurance salesman Philip Roath, age 35, is preoccupied. His wife has left him, his hair and teeth are leaving him rapidly, and has problems with insecurities and laziness. He comically tries to find hope in life...even if it's false hope!...

Insurance salesman Philip Roath, age 35, is preoccupied. His wife has left him, his hair and teeth are leaving him rapidly, and has problems with insecurities and laziness. He comically tries to find hope in life...even if it's false hope! Peter Tilbury stars.

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Episodes:

Episode 1 Endangered Species

1. Endangered Species

Aired: Oct 27, 1981

At 35, Philip Roath worries over his wife having left him, his hair and teeth...

Episode 2 As You Like It

2. As You Like It

Aired: Nov 3, 1981

Roath has a blind date; perhaps she will help restore his waning confidence. ...

Episode 3 New Leaf

3. New Leaf

Aired: Nov 10, 1981

For once in his life, Roath pulls himself together, changes his attitude, sta...

Episode 4 Mixed Feelings

4. Mixed Feelings

Aired: Nov 17, 1981

Roath doesn't need the bathroom mirror to tell him more bits are dropping off...

Episode 5 Frankly Speaking

5. Frankly Speaking

Aired: Nov 24, 1981

Roath's worries are affecting his sleeping; what a pity he's in this state on...

Episode 6 Soul Mates

6. Soul Mates

Aired: Dec 1, 1981

Roath thinks he's got problems? When ex-wife Ellen, the boss, and his analyst...

Info about It Takes a Worried Man

Current Status: Ended

Network: Channel 4

Genres: Comedy