Miss Jones and Son is a comedy series first broadcast on ITV in 1977 starring Paula Wilcox, Christopher Beeny, Charlotte Mitchell and Norman Bird. It was written by Richard Waring and produced and directed by Peter Frazer-Jones. Roger Webb wrote the theme song, "Bright Idea" (from the DeWolfe production-music album Awakening.

Premise

The series depicts the life of Elizabeth Jones (Paula Wilcox), a young woman coming to terms with the responsibility of looking after her baby, Rolland 'Rollie' Jones, as a single parent. Neighbour and friend Geoffrey (Christopher Beeny) provides emotional support. Difficulties included the reproaches of her parents (played by Charlotte Mitchell and Norman Bird), a difficult social life and a reduced income. An American version titled Miss Winslow and Son aired for six episodes on CBS in 1979.

Episodes

Cast list

DVD release

The complete series of Miss Jones and Son was released on DVD in the UK.