E1 - Burglary

Aired: 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.

E2 - Uncle

Aired: 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.

E3 - Walk

Aired: 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.

E4 - Menace

Aired: October 05, 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.

E5 - Boat

Aired: 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.

E6 - Stranger

Aired: October 19, 1972

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

E7 - Football

Aired: October 26, 1972

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

E8 - Job

Aired: November 02, 1972

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

E9 - Ankle

Aired: November 09, 1972

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

E10 - Mouse

Aired: 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.

E11 - Dream

Aired: November 23, 1972

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

E12 - Marriage

Aired: November 28, 1972

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

E13 - Cat

Aired: December 07, 1972

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

E14 - Journey

Aired: 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.

E15 - Lodger

Aired: December 21, 1972

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

E16 - Cafe

Aired: 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.