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Bless This House

Name: Bless This House
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1971-02-02
Cast: Sidney James, Diana Coupland, Robin Stewart, Sally Geeson

1971 | 6 seasons | 30 min | Comedy

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Solid across the board without standing out anywhere. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Malcolm in the Middle, start here.
The mood: Light and funny.
The pace: 6 seasons, but most episodes stand on their own, so you can dip in anywhere (about 30 minutes each).
What might put you off: Made in 1971: an older pace and style.

On Howard Road, travelling stationery salesman Sid Abbott and his wife Jean constantly battle to comprehend the permissive ways of their teenage children Mike and Sally.

How it earned its rating

CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 6 seasons and reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 44K people sought it out in the past year