The series gave Richard Briers and Prunella Scales, its lead stars, a significant boost in their careers.

At first titled The Marriage Lines, the programme was written by Richard Waring, and was later adapted for radio.

George and Kate Starling were a newly married couple, and the comedy came from many ordinary domestic situations.

The Starlings returned to England as Kate was pregnant again, and gave birth in the final episode.

Marriage Lines was adapted for radio from 1965 to 1967, with Richard Briers and Prunella Scales once again starring.