Series 1 (1981)

1. Episode One

First Broadcast: Fri 27th February 1981

Sheila, already unhappy with organising her bumbling husband, find her life is about to take a turn for the worse when she receives a letter from her sister.

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2. Episode Two

First Broadcast: Fri 6th March 1981

There's a problem for Donald when he has to ask Rosbottom for help - it appears that they have different ideas on what constitutes help!

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3. Episode Three

First Broadcast: Fri 13th March 1981

When Muriel suggests that the family should take a holiday, Donald is all in favour but soon finds that they have differing ideas on what a relaxing time should mean.

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4. Episode Four

First Broadcast: Fri 20th March 1981

Happily ensconced on their holiday, Donald and Sheila feel that they have finally achieved some time to relax. Ruth and Ted are about to put a spanner in the works in their own inimitable way.

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5. Episode Five

First Broadcast: Fri 27th March 1981

It seems that Muriel has an ulterior motive when she talks Sheila into going on a trip to Bronte country and it has nothing to do with an appreciation of Wuthering Heights.

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6. Episode Six

First Broadcast: Fri 3rd April 1981

Donald's new found ambition is something of a surprise for Ted, but it is Donald who is in for the bigger surprise when he sees the competition he faces ...

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