Sykes

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  E1

  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.

  1972-09-14 · 30m
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  E2

  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.

  1972-09-21 · 30m
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  E3

  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.

  1972-09-28 · 30m
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  E4

  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.

  1972-10-05 · 30m
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  E5

  Boat

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

  1972-10-12 · 30m
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  E6

  Stranger

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

  1972-10-19 · 30m
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  E7

  Football

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

  1972-10-26 · 30m
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  E8

  Job

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

  1972-11-02 · 30m
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  E9

  Ankle

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

  1972-11-09 · 30m
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  E10

  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.

  1972-11-16 · 30m
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  E11

  Dream

  After being bitten by a dog Eric consults his doctor and is suddenly afflicted by a less easily treated malady.

  1972-11-23 · 30m
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  E12

  Marriage

  When Hattie advertises for some eligible bachelors Eric realises that without her his life would be difficult.

  1972-11-28 · 30m
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  E13

  Cat

  Hattie gets a kitten and Eric ends up looking for tiddles on a roof belonging to Major Crombie-Crombie - who hates cats.

  1972-12-07 · 30m
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  E14

  Journey

  Eric and Hattie, after a holiday in Scotland with Mr Brown, speed home on the Glasgow night sleeper and end up in Darlington.

  1972-12-14 · 30m
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  E15

  Lodger

  Mr Brown has the decorators in and decides to stay next door with Eric and Hattie.

  1972-12-21 · 30m
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  E16

  Cafe

  Eric buys a transport cafe, turns it into a smart roadhouse and loses customers. To do well Eric must makes things more earthy.

  1972-12-28 · 30m
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Top cast

Eric Sykes

Eric Sykes

Deryck Guyler

PC Corky Turnbull

Hattie Jacques

Hattie Sykes