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This English follows the East End working-class Garnett family, headed by patriarch Alf, a reactionary working-class man who wields racist and anti-Socialist views. His long-suffering wife Else manages to keep things in control... for the most part. Their progressive daughter Rita lives with them, as does her Irish husband Mike, who, with an array of liberal worldviews, often quarrels with his father-in-law. It inspired the American show "All In The Family" and several other international variations on the same theme.
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Till Death Us Do Part premiered June 6, 1966. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
This English follows the East End working-class Garnett family, headed by patriarch Alf, a reactionary working-class man who wields racist and anti-Socialist views. His long-suffering wife Else manages to keep things in control... for the most part. Their progressive daughter Rita lives with them, as does her Irish husband Mike, who, with an array of liberal worldviews, often quarrels with his father-in-law. It inspired the American show "All In The Family" and several other international variations on the same theme.
Cast, crew and production details
Warren MitchellAlf Garnett
Dandy NicholsElse Garnett
Una StubbsRita Rawlins (née Garnett)
Anthony BoothMichael 'Mike' Rawlins
Alfie BassBert Reed
Patricia HayesMin Reed
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Episode 1
Alf is determined to respect the two minutes silence 'To honor the dead' on Remembrance Day but will Rita and Mike's disrespect and wife Else's loyalty to the BBC ruin it for him?
Directed by Dennis Main WilsonGuest stars Gorden Kaye, Antony Thorpe
Where to watch Till Death Us Do PartEpisode 2
Princess Anne is set to marry Captain Mark Phillips, so Alf, loyal to the royal family, celebrates by organising a street party, complete with piano — but will anyone turn up?
Directed by Douglas ArgentGuest stars Will Stampe, Joan Sims, Roy Kinnear, Pat Coombs, Colin Ward-Lewis
Where to watch Till Death Us Do PartEpisode 3
It's freezing outside, and it's worsened by the miners' strike. A cold and hungry Alf explodes in rage when Else tells him she has no food in the larder. Else, the miners, Harold Wilson, and Mike feel his wrath.
Directed by Douglas ArgentGuest stars Olu Jacobs
Where to watch Till Death Us Do PartEpisode 4
In line with his Tory leader's declaration, Alf is now working three days but is appalled to find Else is doing the same and she hasn't cooked dinner. This leads to her commenting on his selfishness over their years of marriage and tricking him into buying her a new coat.
Directed by Dennis Main Wilson
Where to watch Till Death Us Do PartEpisode 5
Gran is very ill and Else is very concerned, while Alf is uncaring, they visit the sick old lady. Alf, believing Gran is not long for this world, pilfers her late husband's pocket-watch, but he is in for a shock.
Directed by Dennis Main WilsonGuest stars Joan Sims
Where to watch Till Death Us Do PartEpisode 6
Supreme male chauvinist pig Alf is put to the test when Else and Rita get drunk at the pub. Things get worse when he tangles with a blonde call girl.
Directed by Douglas ArgentGuest stars Will Stampe, Joan Sims, Roy Kinnear, Rita Webb, Adrienne Posta
Where to watch Till Death Us Do PartEpisode 7
While boozing at the pub, racist Alf makes Gran laugh by ridiculing the Pakistani, 'Paki-Paddy'. But the laughter screeches to a halt when Gran informs him the strangely half-Irish, half-Pakistani gentleman will be his new neighbour!
Directed by Douglas ArgentGuest stars Spike Milligan, Joan Sims, Maureen Lane
Where to watch Till Death Us Do PartEpisode information updated Jul 22, 2026
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