Anyone for Denis?
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Anyone for Denis? is a British video-taped television version of the stage play of the same name broadcast by the ITV network on 28 December 1982. The original play, first performed at the Whitehall Theatre in 1981, was written by satirist John Wells. It is based on Private Eye's 'Dear Bill' letters, purportedly written by Denis Thatcher, the husband of Margaret Thatcher, the prime minister at the time. Set in Chequers, the play parodies the couple's relationship. The title is a punning reference to the more familiar question "Anyone for tennis?" The television production, for Thames Television was directed by Dick Clement and stars John Wells, Angela Thorne, John Cater and Nicky Henson.
Anyone for Denis? is a British comedy special that aired on ITV on December 28, 1982, adapting the satirical stage play of the same name. Based on Private Eye's 'Dear Bill' letters, it parodies the relationship between Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and her husband Denis through sketches set at Chequers.
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Episodes · Season 1
Full season| # | Title | Air date | Runtime | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Episode 1 | 1982-12-28 | 30m | 0.0 |
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Is Anyone for Denis? renewed or cancelled?
Anyone for Denis? has ended — it concluded its planned run.
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When did Anyone for Denis? air?
The television special premiered on ITV on December 28, 1982.
What is Anyone for Denis? based on?
It's based on the satirical stage play of the same name, which was itself inspired by Private Eye's 'Dear Bill' letters—a humorous column purportedly written by Denis Thatcher.
Who wrote and starred in the show?
The play was written by satirist John Wells, who also starred in the television production alongside Angela Thorne, John Cater, and Nicky Henson, directed by Dick Clement.
Is the show still available to watch?
Anyone for Denis? is a one-off 1982 TV special that has ended; availability depends on streaming services or DVD releases of archive British television.
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