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The Best Episodes of Never the Twain Season 1

Every episode of Never the Twain Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Never the Twain Season 1!

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Never the Twain is a British sitcom that ran for eleven series from 7 September 1981 to 9 October 1991. It was created by Johnnie Mortimer, and was the only sitcom he ever created without

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Never the Twain Season 1 Episode 2 - Of Meissen Men
    7.5/10(27 votes)

    S1:E2

    Veronica appears on the scene - causing Simon and Oliver to compete for more than antiquities.

    Director:Peter Frazer-Jones
    Writer:Johnnie Mortimer

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  2. Never the Twain Season 1 Episode 3 - A Night At The Opera
    7.4/10(30 votes)

    S1:E3

    Veronica wants to go to the opera in Edinburgh. Simon and Oliver each compete to be her date. Simon has to find a replacement au pair.

    Director:Peter Frazer-Jones
    Writer:Johnnie Mortimer

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  3. Never the Twain Season 1 Episode 6 - Father Of The Groom
    7.4/10(28 votes)

    S1:E6

    Simon holds a dinner for Oliver, Lyn and David, his ulterior motive being to expose Oliver's lack of etiquette. Lyn prepares for her move into Simon and David's home. David and Lyn's wedding day arrives.

    Director:Peter Frazer-Jones
    Writer:Johnnie Mortimer

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  4. Never the Twain Season 1 Episode 1 - Families At War
    7.1/10(29 votes)

    S1:E1

    The feuding fathers find out about the relationship between their son and daughter and consider taking steps to prevent a marriage.

    Director:Peter Frazer-Jones
    Writer:Johnnie Mortimer

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  5. Never the Twain Season 1 Episode 5 - Nothing But The Truth
    6.9/10(26 votes)

    S1:E5

    Oliver beats Simon to a painting they both want. But is it a Constable or not? David confesses propositioning another woman, jeopardising their engagement.

    Director:Peter Frazer-Jones
    Writer:Johnnie Mortimer

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  6. Never the Twain Season 1 Episode 4 - A Matched Pair
    6.8/10(25 votes)

    S1:E4

    Oliver's antiques shop is burgled. A pair of pistols is reported missing, but when these mysteriously turn up in Simon's shop Oliver turns this misfortune into an opportunity to make money from an insurance claim. Simon is arrested when a police officer spots the pistols in his shop window. To encourage Oliver to assist him in getting the charges dropped he agrees to help Oliver get membership at his golf club.

    Director:Peter Frazer-Jones
    Writer:Johnnie Mortimer

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Of Meissen Men" is the best rated episode of "Never the Twain" season 1. It scored 7.5/10 based on 27 votes. Directed by Peter Frazer-Jones and written by Johnnie Mortimer, it aired on 9/14/1981. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "A Night At The Opera".