Duty Free is a British sitcom written by Eric Chappell and Jean Warr that aired on ITV from 13 February 1984 to 25 December 1986.
Like many British sitcoms, there was a class-related tension between the two; with the Pearces working-class from Northampton, and the Cochrans a more affluent, middle-class couple from Henley-on-Thames in Oxfordshire.
The actor Frazer Hines, known for his former role in Emmerdale Farm as Joe Sugden, and television presenter Judith Chalmers made guest appearances in the series, playing themselves.
It set viewing records for a sitcom at the time, regularly topping the UK TV ratings, and was nominated for a BAFTA for Best Comedy Series in 1986 alongside Only Fools and Horses, Yes, Prime Minister, 'Allo 'Allo!, Ever Decreasing Circles, and lost out to the winner, Just Good Friends.
Gwen Taylor, Keith Barron and Neil Stacy returned to their previous roles when the play opened at The Royal Theatre, Windsor in April 2014.