Take a Letter, Mr Jones
Take a Letter, Mr Jones was a short-lived 1981 British sitcom produced by Southern Television for ITV. It ran for a single series of six episodes. Graham Jones works as personal secretary to female executive Joan Warner within a London-based multinational corporation called 8-Star. Although he ably assists her in their busy office, Graham often helps Joan with her equally hectic domestic arrangements as she is a single mother to seven-year-old Lucy.
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Plot Summary
In this comedic mystery, a recently fired advertising executive attempts to steal back incriminating documents from his former employer. His plan is complicated when he discovers that he's not the only one after the papers, leading to a series of escalating mishaps and mistaken identities. He must navigate a treacherous office environment and outwit his rivals to retrieve the sensitive material before it falls into the wrong hands.
Critical Reception
Take a Letter, Mr. Jones was a modest television film that garnered some attention for its lighthearted mystery plot and comedic performances. While not a critical darling, it was generally seen as an entertaining diversion, particularly for fans of its lead actors. Its reception was lukewarm, with critics noting its predictable plot but appreciating its energetic pacing and comedic moments.
What Reviewers Say
- Enjoyable if predictable comedic mystery.
- Features lighthearted performances from the cast.
- A fun, albeit forgettable, television movie.
Google audience: Audience reception for 'Take a Letter, Mr. Jones' is not widely documented on Google reviews, but general sentiment from available commentary suggests it was considered a decent, lighthearted TV movie for its time.
Fun Fact
The film was originally conceived as a pilot for a potential TV series, though it was ultimately not picked up.
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