Bless This House (film)

Bless This House is a 1972 British comedy film directed by Gerald Thomas, based on the popular ITV sitcom of the same name. The film stars Sid James and Diana Coupland, reprising their roles as Sid and Jean Abbott, a working-class couple struggling to adapt to life in a new, modern suburban house.

The plot centers on the Abbott family's numerous misadventures as they attempt to integrate into their middle-class neighborhood. Sid's traditional, "do-it-yourself" approach clashes with the modern conveniences and expectations of suburban life. Jean tries to mediate and modernize their lifestyle, while their teenage children, Mike and Sally, contribute to the chaos with their rebellious attitudes and generation gap misunderstandings.

The film expands upon the themes explored in the television series, focusing on the social and cultural changes occurring in Britain during the 1970s, particularly the tensions between working-class values and middle-class aspirations. The humor derives from the contrast between Sid's old-fashioned views and the increasingly modern world around him, as well as the sitcom-style misunderstandings and mishaps that plague the Abbott family. The film maintains the series' lighthearted and farcical tone, appealing to a broad audience.