Season 1
16 episodes · Sep 14, 1972
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S1E1Burglary
Sep 14, 197230mA 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.
S1E2Uncle
Sep 21, 197230mEric 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.
S1E3Walk
Sep 28, 197230mWhen 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.
S1E4Menace
Oct 5, 197230mAmanda, 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.
S1E5Boat
Oct 12, 197230mMr Brown is persuaded to lend his new boat to Eric, who finds navigation harder than talking about the South China Seas.
S1E6Stranger
Oct 19, 197230mEric and Hattie are visted by a stranger who has returned to honour a childhood promise.
S1E7Football
Oct 26, 197230mThe local football team needs a referee - kindly but firm, worthy of respect. They choose Eric.
S1E9Ankle
Nov 9, 197230mAs Eric takes out the rubbish to the dustbin a gust of wind distributes it on to Mr Brown's footpath.
S1E10Mouse
Nov 16, 197230mEric 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.
S1E11Dream
Nov 23, 197230mAfter being bitten by a dog Eric consults his doctor and is suddenly afflicted by a less easily treated malady.
S1E12Marriage
Nov 28, 197230mWhen Hattie advertises for some eligible bachelors Eric realises that without her his life would be difficult.
S1E13Cat
Dec 7, 197230mHattie gets a kitten and Eric ends up looking for tiddles on a roof belonging to Major Crombie-Crombie - who hates cats.
S1E14Journey
Dec 14, 197230mEric and Hattie, after a holiday in Scotland with Mr Brown, speed home on the Glasgow night sleeper and end up in Darlington.
S1E15Lodger
Dec 21, 197230mMr Brown has the decorators in and decides to stay next door with Eric and Hattie.
S1E16Cafe
Dec 28, 197230mEric buys a transport cafe, turns it into a smart roadhouse and loses customers. To do well Eric must makes things more earthy.