Sep 14, 1972 - 30m
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.
Sep 21, 1972 - 30m
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.
Sep 28, 1972 - 30m
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.
Oct 5, 1972 - 30m
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.
Oct 12, 1972 - 30m
Mr Brown is persuaded to lend his new boat to Eric, who finds navigation harder than talking about the South China Seas.
Oct 19, 1972 - 30m
Eric and Hattie are visted by a stranger who has returned to honour a childhood promise.
Oct 26, 1972 - 30m
The local football team needs a referee - kindly but firm, worthy of respect. They choose Eric.
Nov 2, 1972 - 30m
Eric abandons domestic chores to join Hattie at the local factory.
Nov 9, 1972 - 30m
As Eric takes out the rubbish to the dustbin a gust of wind distributes it on to Mr Brown's footpath.
Nov 16, 1972 - 30m
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.
Nov 23, 1972 - 30m
After being bitten by a dog Eric consults his doctor and is suddenly afflicted by a less easily treated malady.
Nov 28, 1972 - 30m
When Hattie advertises for some eligible bachelors Eric realises that without her his life would be difficult.
Dec 7, 1972 - 30m
Hattie gets a kitten and Eric ends up looking for tiddles on a roof belonging to Major Crombie-Crombie - who hates cats.
Dec 14, 1972 - 30m
Eric and Hattie, after a holiday in Scotland with Mr Brown, speed home on the Glasgow night sleeper and end up in Darlington.
Dec 21, 1972 - 30m
Mr Brown has the decorators in and decides to stay next door with Eric and Hattie.
Dec 28, 1972 - 30m
Eric buys a transport cafe, turns it into a smart roadhouse and loses customers. To do well Eric must makes things more earthy.
