Yootha Joyce When the series ended, a spin-off was written featuring the Ropers: "George and Mildred" which was first broadcast in 1976. The couple were seen moving from the London house in Myddleton Terrace in the previous programme and into a newer suburban property in Peacock Crescent, Hampton Wick. Much of the new series centred on Mildred's desire to better herself in her new surroundings, but always being thwarted, usually unwittingly, by her lifeskills-lacking husband's desire for a quiet life. Joyce's high-profile roles in the two sitcoms concealed her alcoholism. A feature film was made of "George and Mildred" in 1980, but
Dickie Murphy Dickie Murphy Richard 'Dickie' Murphy (born 1961 in Enniscorthy, County Wexford) is an Irish hurling referee and former player. He played hurling with his local club Raparees and with the Wexford senior inter-county team in the 1970s and 1980s. Murphy is regarded as one of the best and most popular referees on the inter-county scene. He is married to Jacquie Murphy (née Doyle) and has three sons Cathal, Brian and Ruairi. Murphy played his club hurling with his local Raparees club in Enniscorthy. A talented player, he was a substitute on the team which won its only senior county title