Sykes - Season 1
1 - Burglary
Air Date: September 14, 1972
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.
2 - Uncle
Air Date: September 21, 1972
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.
3 - Walk
Air Date: September 28, 1972
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.
4 - Menace
Air Date: October 5, 1972
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.
5 - Boat
Air Date: October 12, 1972
Mr Brown is persuaded to lend his new boat to Eric, who finds navigation harder than talking about the South China Seas.
6 - Stranger
Air Date: October 19, 1972
Eric and Hattie are visted by a stranger who has returned to honour a childhood promise.
7 - Football
Air Date: October 26, 1972
The local football team needs a referee - kindly but firm, worthy of respect. They choose Eric.
8 - Job
Air Date: November 2, 1972
Eric abandons domestic chores to join Hattie at the local factory.
9 - Ankle
Air Date: November 9, 1972
As Eric takes out the rubbish to the dustbin a gust of wind distributes it on to Mr Brown's footpath.
10 - Mouse
Air Date: November 16, 1972
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.
11 - Dream
Air Date: November 23, 1972
After being bitten by a dog Eric consults his doctor and is suddenly afflicted by a less easily treated malady.
12 - Marriage
Air Date: November 28, 1972
When Hattie advertises for some eligible bachelors Eric realises that without her his life would be difficult.
13 - Cat
Air Date: December 7, 1972
Hattie gets a kitten and Eric ends up looking for tiddles on a roof belonging to Major Crombie-Crombie - who hates cats.
14 - Journey
Air Date: December 14, 1972
Eric and Hattie, after a holiday in Scotland with Mr Brown, speed home on the Glasgow night sleeper and end up in Darlington.
15 - Lodger
Air Date: December 21, 1972
Mr Brown has the decorators in and decides to stay next door with Eric and Hattie.
16 - Cafe
Air Date: December 28, 1972
Eric buys a transport cafe, turns it into a smart roadhouse and loses customers. To do well Eric must makes things more earthy.