Sykes (1972)

EP 1 ⏱ 30 min

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.

Season 1

S1 • E1

EP 2 ⏱ 30 min

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.

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EP 3 ⏱ 30 min

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.

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EP 4 ⏱ 30 min

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.

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EP 5 ⏱ 30 min

Boat

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

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EP 6 ⏱ 30 min

Stranger

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

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EP 7 ⏱ 30 min

Football

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

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EP 8 ⏱ 30 min

Job

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

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S1 • E8

EP 9 ⏱ 30 min

Ankle

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

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EP 10 ⏱ 30 min

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.

Season 1

S1 • E10

EP 11 ⏱ 30 min

Dream

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

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EP 12 ⏱ 30 min

Marriage

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

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EP 13 ⏱ 30 min

Cat

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

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EP 14 ⏱ 30 min

Journey

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

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S1 • E14

EP 15 ⏱ 30 min

Lodger

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

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EP 16 ⏱ 30 min

Cafe

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

Season 1

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