Season 1

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Episodes

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Episode 130 min1972-09-14

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.

Episode 230 min1972-09-21

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.

Episode 330 min1972-09-28

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.

Episode 430 min1972-10-05

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.

Episode 530 min1972-10-12

Boat

Mr Brown is persuaded to lend his new boat to Eric, who finds navigation harder than talking about the South China Seas.

Episode 630 min1972-10-19

Stranger

Eric and Hattie are visted by a stranger who has returned to honour a childhood promise.

Episode 730 min1972-10-26

Football

The local football team needs a referee - kindly but firm, worthy of respect. They choose Eric.

Episode 830 min1972-11-02

Job

Eric abandons domestic chores to join Hattie at the local factory.

Episode 930 min1972-11-09

Ankle

As Eric takes out the rubbish to the dustbin a gust of wind distributes it on to Mr Brown's footpath.

Episode 1030 min1972-11-16

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.