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Bloomers. Image shows from L to R: Dingley (David Swift), Stan (Richard Beckinsale). Image credit: British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).

Bloomers

Series 1 (1979)

1. Episode One

First Broadcast: Thu 27th September 1979

After another argument with Lena about work, Stan decides it's time to get a job. As luck would have it he meets Dingley and they strike up a friendship which result in them going in to partnership in his Florist shop.

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2. Episode Two

First Broadcast: Thu 4th October 1979

Stan's first day as a florist/gardener is a memorable one but not for all the reasons he planned. Lena can't understand the sudden change in his character while Diana has less to worry about.

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3. Episode Three

First Broadcast: Thu 11th October 1979

It's ironic for Stan that as a florist he should get an order from a film studio for Christmas trees - but, actor or not, finding Christmas trees in June is a tall order.

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4. Episode Four

First Broadcast: Thu 18th October 1979

Dingley is depressed because the Council are about to paint a yellow line outside the shop and restrict parking. Stan's answer is to give him a book on philosophy called 'Action and Being' but is surprised by how much action he gets.

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5. Episode Five

First Broadcast: Thu 25th October 1979

When Dingley calls at Stan's flat he is surprised to hear that his next job is working in Dr Lamb's garden, Lena's psychiatrist...

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