Season 1 • Episode 6
LatestAfter yet another angry tirade, Alf complains that he's unwell. He's admitted to hospital for his liver, where the diagnosis is that his years of drinking has weakened him and he must stop unless he wants to die.
This first follow-up to 'Till Death Do Us Part' follows Alf and Else Garnett retiring to Eastbourne, and their daughter Rita and grandson Michael Jr. trying to keep the racist, anti-Socialist Alf out of trouble.
Acting
Warren Mitchell makes Alf almost sympathetic. Almost.
Writing
Speight's satire so sharp you might miss it's satire.
Creator
Johnny Speight
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This sequel arrived 15 years after the original, with Alf's bigotry now aimed at Thatcher's Britain rather than Wilson's—proving some prejudices outlast any political era.
Johnny Speight allegedly received death threats from people who agreed with Alf, and from people who thought he created him. Such is the danger of effective satire.
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