Alcock and Gander
Alcock and Gander is a British sitcom that aired on ITV in 1972. Starring Beryl Reid and Richard O'Sullivan, it lasted for one series. It was written by Johnnie Mortimer and Brian Cooke, who later wrote "Man About the House", where O'Sullivan was the lead male character. It was made for the ITV network by Thames Television. Plot. The series starts as Marigold Alcock inherits her husband's business "The Alcock Group of Companies" upon his death. The companies, whose headquarters are above a strip club in Soho, include "Sotheby's Racing Service Ltd" and "Hugh Blanding 's Detective Agency". The elderly Ernest is her office assistant, while her partner is Richard Gander. He was given partnership in the company after an "Alcock Economy Coach Tour" went wrong. DVD release. The Complete Series of Alcock and Gander was released by Network DVD in the UK (Region 2) on 26 November 2012.