Cast
Episodes
Episode 1 · 30m
Burglary
A series of burglaries misses the Sykes household and Mr Brown is the first to point out that they can have nothing worth stealing. Eric counters by saying he has a dog; but when he does buy one his troubles really begin.
Sep 14, 1972
Episode 2 · 30m
Uncle
Eric is in his neighbour's black books, an embarassing affair at the golf club guest-night having affected his status. But when Eric reveals his uncle's identity Mr Brown attitude suddenly changes.
Sep 21, 1972
Episode 3 · 30m
Walk
When Eric takes up walking he soon begins to think big. Mr Brown is not easily convinced of his abilities, so Eric decides to walk to Brighton.
Sep 28, 1972
Episode 4 · 30m
Menace
Amanda, aged ten, arrives to stay for a weekend. Painfully recalling her sister's love of practical jokes Eric can't believe she's as innocent as she looks.
Oct 5, 1972
Episode 5 · 30m
Boat
Mr Brown is persuaded to lend his new boat to Eric, who finds navigation harder than talking about the South China Seas.
Oct 12, 1972
Episode 6 · 30m
Stranger
Eric and Hattie are visted by a stranger who has returned to honour a childhood promise.
Oct 19, 1972
Episode 7 · 30m
Football
The local football team needs a referee - kindly but firm, worthy of respect. They choose Eric.
Oct 26, 1972
Episode 8 · 30m
Job
Eric abandons domestic chores to join Hattie at the local factory.
Nov 2, 1972
Episode 9 · 30m
Ankle
As Eric takes out the rubbish to the dustbin a gust of wind distributes it on to Mr Brown's footpath.
Nov 9, 1972
Episode 10 · 30m
Mouse
Eric and Hattie are alarmed to find that they have a mouse in the house. Eric tries several ways of getting rid of it but none succeed and he has to call in the big guns.
Nov 16, 1972
Episode 11 · 30m
Dream
After being bitten by a dog Eric consults his doctor and is suddenly afflicted by a less easily treated malady.
Nov 23, 1972
Episode 12 · 30m
Marriage
When Hattie advertises for some eligible bachelors Eric realises that without her his life would be difficult.
Nov 28, 1972
Episode 13 · 30m
Cat
Hattie gets a kitten and Eric ends up looking for tiddles on a roof belonging to Major Crombie-Crombie - who hates cats.
Dec 7, 1972
Episode 14 · 30m
Journey
Eric and Hattie, after a holiday in Scotland with Mr Brown, speed home on the Glasgow night sleeper and end up in Darlington.
Dec 14, 1972
Episode 15 · 30m
Lodger
Mr Brown has the decorators in and decides to stay next door with Eric and Hattie.
Dec 21, 1972
Episode 16 · 30m
Cafe
Eric buys a transport cafe, turns it into a smart roadhouse and loses customers. To do well Eric must makes things more earthy.
Dec 28, 1972
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