{{short description|1996 British TV sitcom}} {{Use dmy dates|date=May 2014}} {{Use British English|date=May 2014}} {{More citations needed|date=October 2012}} {{Infobox television | image = <!-- include ALT text per WP:ALT guideline --> | caption = | alt_name = | genre = Sitcom | creator = | developer = | writer = {{Plainlist | * Katherine Green * Richard Gurman * Jan Rosenbloom * Sandy Sprung * Marcy Vosburgh }} | director = Terry Kinane | creative_director = | presenter = | starring = {{Plainlist | * Russ Abbot * Susan Kyd * Lucy Blakely * Peter England * Hugh Bonneville * Julie Dawn Cole }} | judges = | voices = | narrator = | theme_music_composer = | open_theme = | end_theme = | composer = Debbie Wiseman | country = United Kingdom | language = English | num_series = 1 | num_episodes = 7 | list_episodes = | executive_producer = | producer = | editor = | location = The Television House | cinematography = | camera = | runtime = 30 min | company = {{plainlist| * Central Independent Television * Columbia TriStar Central Productions }} | network = ITV | first_aired = {{Start date|1996|3|5|df=y}} | last_aired = {{End date|1996|4|16|df=y}} | related = ''Married... with Children'' }} '''''Married for Life''''' is a British seven-episode sitcom with one series. It was produced by Central Television and Columbia TriStar Central Productions and is a remake of the American sitcom ''Married... with Children''.<ref>{{cite web|author=Thomas Sutcliffe |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/in-search-of-intelligent-life-on-planet-sitcom-1340823.html |title=In search of intelligent life on Planet Sitcom &#124; News |newspaper=The Independent |date=1996-03-08 |accessdate=2016-03-03}}</ref>

==Cast== The Bundys were renamed as the Butlers: Russ Abbot played Ted/Al, Susan Kyd was Pam/Peggy, Lucy Blakely played Nikki/Kelly, and Peter England was Lee/Bud. The Rhoadeses were renamed Hollingsworth: the Steve character was recast with Hugh Bonneville and Marcy was renamed Judy and played by Julie Dawn Cole. The series featured an early performance from Rob Brydon.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/comedy/guide/articles/m/marriedforlife_1299002004.shtml |title=BBC - Comedy Guide - Married For Life |accessdate=2016-03-03 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20050122055313/http://www.bbc.co.uk/comedy/guide/articles/m/marriedforlife_1299002004.shtml |archivedate=22 January 2005 }}</ref>

==Episode list== {{Episode table |total_width=auto |background=#700070 |overall= |title= |director= |writer= |airdate= |episodes= {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber = 1 | Title = For Whom the Bell Tolls | DirectedBy = Terry Kinane | WrittenBy = Katherine Green and Richard Gurman | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1996|3|5|df=y}} | ShortSummary = When Ted receives a high phone bill, Pam and the kids swear they didn't do it. Ted complains to the phone company and they promptly turn off his phone, which spells disaster.<br> Remake of ''Married... with Children'' episode Nº 20. | LineColor = 700070 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber = 2 | Title = If I Were a Rich Man | DirectedBy = Terry Kinane | WrittenBy = Sandy Sprung and Marcy Vosburgh | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1996|3|12|df=y}} | ShortSummary = When the bank loses a large amount of money, everyone blames Ted. He denies his guilt but points out that if he did have the money, he wouldn't share with those who had been mean to him. Soon everyone is treating Ted like a king.<br> Remake of ''Married... with Children'' episode Nº 16. | LineColor = 700070 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber = 3 | Title = Sixteen Years and What Do You Get? | DirectedBy = Terry Kinane | WrittenBy = Katherine Green and Richard Gurman | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1996|3|19|df=y}} | ShortSummary = Pam and Ted plan a big celebration for their 16th anniversary. Although they say no gifts, Ted plans to buy Pam a watch. When the kids tell Pam this, she buys him an expensive gift. Unfortunately, when Ted goes to the jewellery store his credit card is denied.<br> Remake of ''Married... with Children'' episode Nº 6. | LineColor = 700070 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber = 4 | Title = Where's the Boss? | DirectedBy = Terry Kinane | WrittenBy = Sandy Sprung and Marcy Vosburgh | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1996|3|26|df=y}} | ShortSummary = When Ted hears his boss has been killed in a plane crash, he's upset that he's never met the man. When he finds out that his boss survived, he decides to quit his job if the man won't come meet his employees. The boss doesn't appear, so Ted stays home with Pam and watches daytime TV.<br> Remake of ''Married... with Children'' episode Nº 12. | LineColor = 700070 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber = 5 | Title = Whose Room Is It Anyway? | DirectedBy = Terry Kinane | WrittenBy = Sandy Sprung and Marcy Vosburgh | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1996|4|2|df=y}} | ShortSummary = While Ted scolds his family for their endless, useless spending, the Hollingsworths receive a tax refund and decide to build an extra room onto their house. Unfortunately, they need Ted's OK to continue the project.<br> Remake of ''Married... with Children'' episode Nº 4. | LineColor = 700070 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber = 6 | Title = My Mum, the Mum | DirectedBy = Terry Kinane | WrittenBy = Jan Rosenbloom | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1996|4|9|df=y}} | ShortSummary = When Lee loses his new jacket, Ted decides to teach him the value of money by making him work at the shoe store. Elsewhere, Nikki volunteers Pam to cook for Career Day at her school, and Pam gives the class advice on being a stay-at-home mum.<br> Remake of ''Married... with Children'' episode Nº 47. | LineColor = 700070 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber = 7 | Title = Eatin' Out | DirectedBy = Terry Kinane | WrittenBy = Sandy Sprung and Marcy Vosburgh | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1996|4|16|df=y}} | ShortSummary = After receiving a small inheritance, the family decides to spend the money on a fancy meal. Unfortunately, after eating, Ted realizes he left his wallet at home.<br> Remake of ''Married... with Children'' episode Nº 46. | LineColor = 700070 }} }}

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==External links== * {{IMDb title|id=0149488|title=Married for Life}}

{{Married... with Children}}

Category:1990s British sitcoms Category:ITV sitcoms Category:1996 British television series debuts Category:1996 British television series endings Category:Television series by ITV Studios Category:Television series by Sony Pictures Television Category:English-language British television shows Category:British television series based on American television series Category:Married... with Children remakes Category:Television shows produced by Central Independent Television