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Burglary

Episode number: 1

Overview: 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.

Uncle

Episode number: 2

Overview: 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.

Walk

Episode number: 3

Overview: 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.

Menace

Episode number: 4

Overview: 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.

Boat

Episode number: 5

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

Stranger

Episode number: 6

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

Football

Episode number: 7

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

Job

Episode number: 8

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

Ankle

Episode number: 9

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

Mouse

Episode number: 10

Overview: 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.

Dream

Episode number: 11

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

Marriage

Episode number: 12

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

Cat

Episode number: 13

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

Journey

Episode number: 14

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

Lodger

Episode number: 15

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

Cafe

Episode number: 16

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