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Duty Free
1984 - 1986 7.4 (8 votes) 3 Seasons
Genres
Comedy
Networks
ITV1

Duty Free

Overview

Duty Free is a British sitcom written by Eric Chappell and Jean Warr that aired on ITV from 1984 to 1986. It was made by Yorkshire Television.

Top Cast

Gwen Taylor
Gwen Taylor

Amy Pearce

Keith Barron
Keith Barron

David Pearce

Joanna Van Gyseghem
Joanna Van Gyseghem

Linda Cochrane

Neil Stacy

Robert Cochrane

Carlos Douglas

Carlos the Waiter

Seasons

Season 2 (1984)

No overview available.

7 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Manana
1984-09-06

David has been disowned by the other three and endeavours to smuggle himself past the police and out of the hotel dressed as a woman, with disastrous results.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 2: Casino
1984-09-13

David feels lucky, and despite their spending money running low, decides to visit the Casino. Concentration coolness and a strong nerve are called for as he pursues a sequence of winning numbers, but will he risk all on the flip of a coin?

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 3: Couples
1984-09-20

A young couple arrive from England on their honeymoon. Romance is in the air, but unfortunately the dewy-eyed lovers manage to mix and match the wrong couples.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 4: El Astro
1984-09-27

There is great excitement as Frazer Hines, the famous TV star, comes to stay at the hotel. Unfortunately, one of the ladies over-reacts and the husbands become over suspicious.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 5: Pepe
1984-10-04

A day trip from Spain to Tangier by boat starts a mysterious chain of events. Having agreed to carry a parcel back into Spain, Amy fears she may be carrying illegal substances. Getting rid of the evidence proves difficult.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 6: Snap
1984-10-11

David finds to his horror that it is a small world when he meets Kevin in the hotel. He has been dogged by Kevin all his life - at school; in the Army; and at the office. It was Kevin that was responsible for David's redundancy. Will David let this greasy toad get away with it all?

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 7: Adios
1984-10-18

All good things come to an end and this is the last day of the holiday. Packing bottles of booze, the last look round, and a visit to Pedro's, the local bar, all have to be done. Unfortunately, David and Linda's lingering farewells are rudely interrupted.

Runtime: 30 min
Season 3 (1986)

No overview available.

8 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Winter Break
1986-01-08

Amy has found herself a job, but poor David is still unemployed and depressed. He decides he needs a break to get away from it all!

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 2: Deja Vu
1986-01-15

Amy has joined David for a week's holiday in Spain. She is suspicious, however, and does not trust him. Amy has the feeling that she has experienced the same situation before.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 3: Close Up
1986-01-22

The TV cameras have arrived in the hotel. Judith Chalmers and a crew from the "Wish You Were Here...?" programme have flown over to make a report. The Pearces (David and Amy) and the Cochrans (Robert and Linda) are determined to get on the screen.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 4: The Go-Between
1986-01-29

Neville becomes inextricably involved with David and Linda. Although keen to help, poor Neville manages to get everything wrong, including an encounter with a Chimpanzee.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 5: Costa Del Crime
1986-02-05

David discovers to his horror that he has mistakenly picked up someone else's tartan bag at the airport. What he and Amy find in the bag leads to a most unwelcome visit from the owners.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 6: Cause Celebre
1986-02-12

Senor Garcia, the new manager at the hotel, makes some sweeping staff changes. Not only does this upset Carlos the Waiter but also the holidaymakers. Amy encourages Carlos to make a firm stand which turns out to be a politically wise move.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 7: Party Night
1986-02-19

It's party night at the hotel. Everyone has to provide fancy dress and enter the talent contest. After much discussion The Pearces and the Cochrans surprise each other with their latent talent.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 8: A Duty Free Christmas
1986-12-25

Runtime: 30 min

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