No, Honestly

No, Honestly

1974 1 Seasons 13 Episodes ⭐ 6.5 Comedy

No, Honestly is a British sitcom that was originally produced in 1974. No, Honestly featured the real-life married couple of Pauline Collins and John Alderton respectively as Clara and Charles Danby, a newlywed couple living in London. The character of Clara was a ditzy dreamer who hoped to write books for children. Charles Danby by contrast was a struggling actor with a more serious streak. At the start of each episode, the couple appeared in front of an audience telling stories about their first meeting, courtship and life as newlyweds. The entire programme, therefore, was a series of flashbacks as the couple recounted the earlier days of their romance. Filled with witty and sparkling banter, the episodes featured comic situations ranging from problems with mistaken identity to decorating and makeover mishaps. In homage to George Burns and Gracie Allen, CD would end each episode with the phrase "Say goodnight, Clara." The series is based on the novels Coronet Among the Weeds and Coronet Among the Grass written by Charlotte Bingham, who was co-creator of the TV series with her husband Terence Brady. The theme song for No, Honestly was written and performed by Lynsey De Paul. It peaked on the UK charts at number 7.

No, Honestly is a British sitcom that was originally produced in 1974. No, Honestly featured the real-life married couple of Pauline Collins and John Alderton respectively as Clara and Charles Danby, a newlywed couple living in London. The character of Clara was a ditzy dreamer who hoped to write books for children. Charles Danby by contrast was a struggling actor with a more serious streak. At the start of each episode, the couple appeared in front of an audience telling stories about their first meeting, courtship and life as newlyweds. The entire programme, therefore, was a series of flashbacks as the couple recounted the earlier days of their romance. Filled with witty and sparkling banter, the episodes featured comic situations ranging from problems with mistaken identity to decorating and makeover mishaps. In homage to George Burns and Gracie Allen, CD would end each episode with the phrase "Say goodnight, Clara." The series is based on the novels Coronet Among the Weeds and Coronet Among the Grass written by Charlotte Bingham, who was co-creator of the TV series with her husband Terence Brady. The theme song for No, Honestly was written and performed by Lynsey De Paul. It peaked on the UK charts at number 7.

Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

The Facts of Life

Struggling actor Charles Danby meets children's' author Clara Burrell at a boring party and asks her out for an afternoo

EP 2

The Object of the Game

After a week and a half of going out, Clara tries to fit into C.D.'s life by joining his football team as a goalkeeper.

EP 3

More Royle Than Noble Really

C.D. suffers from a case of nerves when he comes to meet Clara's father and the imperious butler Royle; but who is who a

EP 4

Finding the Form

C.D. takes Clara clothes shopping to try to change her image.

EP 5

Guess Who's Coming to Dinner

C.D. tries to hide that fact that he was an orphan by hiring actor friends to play his parents at a dinner party given b

EP 6

Just Cause or Impediment

Clara decides they should try various aspects of living together before they get married. Clara tries her hand at cookin

EP 7

Now We Are Married

The Danbys try not to let anyone know that they are on their ""thingy."" So when they arrive at the hotel they try to co

EP 8

Everything in the Garden

The newlyweds have their first ""sage and sorrel"" over household chores and Clara's painting everything white. In her p

EP 9

Having Them Back

Clara and C.D. have a disastrous dinner party to pay back their social obligations.

EP 10

Plenty of Shoulder Not Much Wheel

Clara quarrels with her publisher over the use of Ollie the Otter for a new project and C.D. goes quietly crazy when he'

EP 11

Bed, Beautiful Bed

Still unemployed, the Danbys sell Clara's antique bed to help pay the bills because they aren't broke but ""more complet

EP 12

Only Make Believe

Clara gets a small part in a movie featuring C.D. and their living room.

EP 13

Surprise Surprise

C.D. & Clara try to surprise each other on the morning of their first wedding anniversary and are both surprised by a bu

Popular Cast

Pauline Collins
Pauline Collins
John Alderton
John Alderton