Synopsis
Classic sitcom starring Eric Sykes and Hattie Jacques as brother and sister twins who have to tackle the trials and tribulations of suburban life.
Episodes
1
BurglaryA 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.30m2
UncleEric 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.30m3
WalkWhen 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.30m4
MenaceAmanda, 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.30m5
BoatMr Brown is persuaded to lend his new boat to Eric, who finds navigation harder than talking about the South China Seas.30m6
StrangerEric and Hattie are visted by a stranger who has returned to honour a childhood promise.30m7
FootballThe local football team needs a referee - kindly but firm, worthy of respect. They choose Eric.30m8
JobEric abandons domestic chores to join Hattie at the local factory.30m9
AnkleAs Eric takes out the rubbish to the dustbin a gust of wind distributes it on to Mr Brown's footpath.30m10
MouseEric 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.30m11
DreamAfter being bitten by a dog Eric consults his doctor and is suddenly afflicted by a less easily treated malady.30m12
MarriageWhen Hattie advertises for some eligible bachelors Eric realises that without her his life would be difficult.30m13
CatHattie gets a kitten and Eric ends up looking for tiddles on a roof belonging to Major Crombie-Crombie - who hates cats.30m14
JourneyEric and Hattie, after a holiday in Scotland with Mr Brown, speed home on the Glasgow night sleeper and end up in Darlington.30m15
LodgerMr Brown has the decorators in and decides to stay next door with Eric and Hattie.30m16
CafeEric buys a transport cafe, turns it into a smart roadhouse and loses customers. To do well Eric must makes things more earthy.30m
BurglaryA 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.30m2UncleEric 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.30m3WalkWhen 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.30m4MenaceAmanda, 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.30m5BoatMr Brown is persuaded to lend his new boat to Eric, who finds navigation harder than talking about the South China Seas.30m6StrangerEric and Hattie are visted by a stranger who has returned to honour a childhood promise.30m7FootballThe local football team needs a referee - kindly but firm, worthy of respect. They choose Eric.30m8JobEric abandons domestic chores to join Hattie at the local factory.30m9AnkleAs Eric takes out the rubbish to the dustbin a gust of wind distributes it on to Mr Brown's footpath.30m10MouseEric 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.30m11DreamAfter being bitten by a dog Eric consults his doctor and is suddenly afflicted by a less easily treated malady.30m12MarriageWhen Hattie advertises for some eligible bachelors Eric realises that without her his life would be difficult.30m13CatHattie gets a kitten and Eric ends up looking for tiddles on a roof belonging to Major Crombie-Crombie - who hates cats.30m14JourneyEric and Hattie, after a holiday in Scotland with Mr Brown, speed home on the Glasgow night sleeper and end up in Darlington.30m15LodgerMr Brown has the decorators in and decides to stay next door with Eric and Hattie.30m16CafeEric buys a transport cafe, turns it into a smart roadhouse and loses customers. To do well Eric must makes things more earthy.30mCast
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