Moody and Pegg was a bittersweet British comedy-drama, produced by Thames Television for ITV between 1974 and 1975. Derek Waring and Judy Cornwell starred in this series that accented comedy but also had moments of drama. Waring played Roland Moody, a newly divorced 42-year-old junk/antique dealer greatly anticipating freedom from matrimonial ties. Cornwell was cast as Daphne Pegg, plain spinster and dedicated civil servant in her early thirties who leaves her home in Bolton after realising that her office boss will never agree to marry her. She heads for London and a clean break, but, owing to a rogue estate agent's dealings, finds that a man - Moody - also has a valid lease arrangement for the property she acquires. Unable to work out who is the squatter, they agree to be feuding partners and share, forging a very uncomfortable situation that is exacerbated by Moody's prodigious line of visiting girlfriends. With hilarious consequences. Eventually, Moody loses in a winner-takes-all poker game and leaves, only to return in the second series. The title theme is The Free Life by prolific library music composer Alan Parker.
His or Hers?
Jul 29, 1974
Daphne Pegg leaves Bolton, a domineering aunt and an abortive love affair to start a new life in London. On the same morning Roland Moody, just-divorced antiques dealer and a man determined to enjoy his new freedom, is moving into his new flat. Little do they realise that they will in fact be forced to share the same flat....
She - The Diplomat
Aug 5, 1974
With Roland and Daphne becoming reluctant flat-mates, each regards the other as a squatter and claims dominance. Daphne finds the situation impossible, with Iris (Roland's persistent girlfriend) around for much of the time. Oddly enough, Roland is beginning to see the situation in a different light. Can they reach a mutual understanding?
He - The Lover
Aug 12, 1974
Daphne and Roland have agreed to share the flat equally,. But neither expected a surprise visit from Daphne's Aunt Ethel - who intends to stay for six weeks. Roland, whose plans for a new campaign of seduction are threatened by the intrusion, unexpectedly saves the day with charm and diplomacy. Daphne is grateful, but ends up owing him for much more besides....
She - The Belle of the Ball
Aug 19, 1974
Daphne has no-one to escort hr to her department's annual ball. Not fooled by her indifference, Roland arranges for his assistant, Sid, to take her. Daphne's fury at Roland's interference melts into pleasant surprise on seeing Sid resplendent in his dinner jacket. She has a Prince Charming for the night - but will the rest of the story come true?
He - The Go-Between
Sep 2, 1974
Daphne and Roland's neighbour, Commander Shelby-Gibbs, have returned early from Brussels - unknown to them, he has an assignation in his flat with a young lady. All is going swimmingly for the Commander, until his wife unexpectedly appears. Roland makes Daphne a reluctant accomplice in an ever more complicated game of musical beds...
His and Hers?
Sep 9, 1974
A disagreement involving Roland's lady-friend Monica becomes a blazing row and the delicate arrangement between Daphne and Roland falls apart. Efforts to partition the flat fail, and neither can afford to buy the other one out; a game of chance must decide who is to go. Once parted, both seek out the lifestyles they originally planned. But will these live up to expectations?
