Storyline

Classic sitcom starring Eric Sykes and Hattie Jacques as brother and sister twins who have to tackle the trials and tribulations of suburban life.

First Aired

1972-09-14
Last Aired

1979-11-16
Creator
Genre

Comedy
Seasons

7
Episodes

68
Status

Ended
Language

English
Network

BBC One

Keywords:

brother sister sitcom

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1. Burglary

A series of burglaries misses the Sykes household and Mr Brown is the first to point out that they can...More

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.Less

30mins 1972-09-14

2. Uncle

Eric is in his neighbour's black books, an embarassing affair at the golf club guest-night having affe...More

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.Less

30mins 1972-09-21

3. Walk

When Eric takes up walking he soon begins to think big. Mr Brown is not easily convinced of his abilit...More

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.Less

30mins 1972-09-28

4. Menace

Amanda, aged ten, arrives to stay for a weekend. Painfully recalling her sister's love of practical jo...More

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.Less

30mins 1972-10-05

5. Boat

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

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

30mins 1972-10-12

6. Stranger

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

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

30mins 1972-10-19

7. Football

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

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

30mins 1972-10-26

8. Job

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

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

30mins 1972-11-02

9. Ankle

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

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

30mins 1972-11-09

10. Mouse

Eric and Hattie are alarmed to find that they have a mouse in the house. Eric tries several ways of ge...More

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.Less