You're Only Young Twice (1977) is a comedy web series in English. On New MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch You're Only Young Twice online in HD.
You're Only Young Twice — Storyline
You're Only Young Twice is a British sitcom produced by Yorkshire Television for ITV. Created and written by Michael Ashton and Pam Valentine, the programme ran for four series from 1977 to 1981, with a total of 31 episodes.
At the Paradise Lodge retirement home, Flora Petty and her sidekick Cissie Lupin attempt to thwart the long-suffering staff, led by Miss Milton. The duo are occasionally assisted by former theatrical artiste Dolly Love and the haughty Mildred Fanshaw.
Cast & Crew
- Created by: Michael Ashton, Pam Valentine
- Starring: Peggy Mount, Pat Coombs, Charmian May, Lally Bowers, Diana King, Georgina Moon, Johnny Wade
You're Only Young Twice — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1977-09-06 |
| Seasons | 4 |
| Episodes | 31 |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Language | English |
| Network | ITV1 |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 6.4/10 (5 votes) |
You're Only Young Twice — Episode Guide
Series 1
- E1: Stranger in Paradise (1977-09-06) — Formidable Flora Petty dominates the Paradise Lodge retirement home, arguing with fellow residents Dolly Love, Mildred Farnshaw, and Katy O'Rourke, as well as dominating her friend
- E2: Raising the Roof (1977-09-13) — When the vicar needs £500 to mend the church roof, Flora suggests a charity performance of The Sound of Music, but it's a disaster, leading to ex-actress Dolly putting on a show, w
- E3: One of Life's Winners (1977-09-20) — When Cissie wins a car in a sweepstakes, the ladies are encouraged to rifle the store cupboard to collect coupons to emulate her. Flora is determined to get into the act, posing wi
- E4: The Ball Game (1977-09-27) — When Cissie accidentally buys a crystal ball, Dolly foretells misfortune, especially for Flora, but after Cissie lets in a man claiming to be the window-cleaner but is actually a b
- E5: The Birthday Girl (1977-10-04) — On her birthday, Flora characteristically withers about the cards and gifts received from staff and other residents, but perks up when Cissie tells her she has a surprise for her:
- E6: The Royal Visit (1977-10-11) — Paradise Lodge is expecting a visit from The Queen (Elizabeth II). The ladies bribe Miss Milton to hold an election to decide who will present a bouquet to the royal visitor. Cissi
- E7: Too Many Cooks (1977-10-18) — Flora throws an anniversary dinner in memory of her late husband, and entrusts the culinary preparations to Cissie, which leads to a mix-up of labels, and Epsom salts are substitut
Series 2
- E1: The Box Number (1978-06-05) — Cissie places an innocent advert in the paper, requesting somebody with whom she can swap crochet patterns, but the ambiguous wording attracts a mountain of unsavoury replies, lead
- E2: The Windfall (1978-06-12) — A tipsy Cissie returns from her uncle Bert's funeral with a shoebox containing a £10,000 inheritance. Greedy Flora is of course only too happy to help her spend the money, to her o
- E3: The Commercial (1978-06-19) — On the strength of one of her old films being shown on television, Dolly is offered a part in a bread commercial, but when the director arrives, he feels she is too glamorous to pl
- E4: The White Elephant (1978-06-26) — Having been banned from most of the local shops, Flora returns from Peabody's — and a traumatic visit to the cinema — with a new model elephant for her collection. However, she sud
- E5: The Foundling (1978-07-03) — Flora is disturbed late at night by a baby's crying, and when she discovers the child left on the doorstep, it falls on the ladies of Paradise Lodge to care for him, or her.
- E6: The Deputy (1978-07-10) — Miss Milton is incapacitated after an accident with a ladder, so Paradise Lodge is placed in the hands of a disciplinarian former sergeant major whose rigid rules cause Flora to le
- E7: The Spring Fayre (1978-07-17) — The church's Spring Fayre is approaching, but Flora has fallen out with the vicar's wife, who consequently bans her from attending. However, Flora blackmails organiser Miss Milton
- E8: The Operation (1978-07-24) — Flora feels unwell, but, being banned from surgery, sends Cissie to describe the symptoms, and learns that she has a grumbling appendix. Admitted for an operation, she annoys every
Series 3
- E1: And Cissie Makes Three (1979-05-31) — On St George's Day, patriotic Flora is displeased when Miss Milton's German uncle-in-law Klaus visits. However, she changes her tune when he tells her that he finds her very attrac
- E2: The Desperate Hours (1979-06-07) — Having robbed the post office while Cissie is present, Fingers and his brother Junior hide out at the retirement home, taking the residents captive. Flora drugs and disarms the gun
- E3: Who's Calling? (1979-06-14) — Cissie picks up the office phone and finds herself talking to an obscene caller, which, in her innocence, she enjoys. An outraged Flora demands action to trap the pervert, and pers
- E4: Use of Bath (1979-06-21) — After yet another disagreement with Miss Milton over another resident, Flora moves out, taking the loyal Cissie with her. However, their new abode is a squalid affair, with a greed
- E5: Jobs for the Girls (1979-06-28) — The ladies decide to earn some extra money through outwork, and go to the job centre, where Cissie ticks a box indicating that they will be addressing envelopes. Therefore, they ar
- E6: Cissie's Last Chance (1979-07-05) — When Flora goes to church, she is appalled to hear the vicar announce that Cissie is to marry local librarian Horrace Maddox. On being questioned, Cissie learns that she accidental
- E7: The Outing (1979-07-12) — The ladies go on a day trip to Scarborough, where Flora had a wonderful honeymoon — in the room next to her husband. When the coach driver leaves for the afternoon, leaving the lun
- E8: Christmas at Paradise Lodge (1979-12-24) — Christmas 1979: Flora has trouble organising the others with the caroling. Cissie has a mishap with super-glue whilst mending the nativity crib. Next day, the tree lights blow, and
- E9: 'Twas the Night Before Christmas (1980-12-23) — Christmas Eve 1980: Cissie gets her wish to dress up as Santa Claus and dish out the presents, and goes to bed in costume. However, a similarly dressed burglar breaks in, and Cissi
Series 4
- E1: Breakfast at Peabody's (1981-06-23) — Flora is desperate to get the fur coat offered in Peabody's sale, so she and Cissie hide in the store overnight, keeping one step ahead of the cleaners and the ancient security gua
- E2: Flora's Big Mistake (1981-06-30) — Accompanying Cissie to the doctor's surgery, Flora overhears the doctor discuss a terminally ill patient, and assumes it is Cissie. Thus she runs herself ragged ensuring her friend
- E3: The Missing Ring (1981-07-07) — When Mildred puts her sewing machine into an auction, Flora realises her engagement ring is inside, but is outbid by an obnoxious Irishman. They meet him at the pub and take advant
- E4: Desirable Residence (1981-07-14) — Miss Milton is planning to sell Paradise Lodge so that she can emigrate to Australia and wed her pen-pal. An appalled Flora finds out, and martials the other ladies into putting of
- E5: The Gipsy's Curse (1981-07-21) — When gypsy Maddalena visits to tell fortunes, Flora is scornful and dismissive, resulting in Maddalena putting a curse on her. Soon enough, all the gypsy's prophesies start coming
- E6: Thanks for the Memory (1981-07-28) — After arguing with everybody and storming out, Flora returns some six hours later with a bandaged head: claiming to have had an accident and lost her memory, she is uncharacteristi
- E7: The Home Perm (1981-08-04) — Flora wants to impress Mr Petty's niece and nephew, who are visiting the next day, with a glamorous perm, but all the salons are conveniently booked up. When Flora learns that Ciss
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does You're Only Young Twice have? 4 season(s) with 31 episodes.
Who created You're Only Young Twice? Michael Ashton, Pam Valentine.
Where can I watch You're Only Young Twice? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
