Mixed Doubles (1985–1986) User Reviews

not great not bad, and nothing to do with the US series of the same name

[cj_fenric-95690 · 2/10 · 10 March 2016]

This was a middling sitcom, that when i was 10 i liked. now feels so dated. I cant think off any sitcom form this era on ITV that was any good. In fact this is time period is when their sitcoms when down hill.

The only 2 good ones that came later were You, Me & Him, and Men Behaving Badly. Even they were canceled only for the BBC to pick up MBB.

The show came about 2 full years before the US show of the same name. Apart from the name and a house being filled with people, there are no similarities. The US show will remembered fondly, the UK one is only remembered for having the same name.

Funny enough

[evans-15475 · 8/10 · 26 November 2021]

Watching this for the 1st time on forces tv.4 very stereotypical characters but they bounce off each other well,all the jokes and payoffs are well signposted but with 2 hot women that satisfy all tastes what's not to like.

Full House, Empty Stomach

[buckaroobanzai50 · 8 April 2003]

...as you'll be sickened by the bland humourless scripts.

This was a truly dire sitcom about two couples who decide to share a house. I believe it was based on an American series, and it obviously didn't transfer too well across the Atlantic. The only actor in the series of note is Brian Capron, and that's only because of his appearences in Grange Hill, and most recently Corination Street. The mid '80s was a desolate time for good TV comedies in the UK, and this one was among a plethora of unfunny series, which included 'Don't Rock The Boat' with Nigel Davenport.

Avoid these at all costs!!!