Sykes (1972)
Classic sitcom starring Eric Sykes and Hattie Jacques as brother and sister twins who have to tackle the trials and tribulations of suburban life.
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Episode 1 - Burglary
Release Date: 1972-09-14A 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.
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Episode 2 - Uncle
Release Date: 1972-09-21Eric 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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Episode 3 - Walk
Release Date: 1972-09-28When 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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Episode 4 - Menace
Release Date: 1972-10-05Amanda, 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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Episode 5 - Boat
Release Date: 1972-10-12Mr 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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Episode 6 - Stranger
Release Date: 1972-10-19Eric and Hattie are visted by a stranger who has returned to honour a childhood promise.
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Episode 7 - Football
Release Date: 1972-10-26The local football team needs a referee - kindly but firm, worthy of respect. They choose Eric.
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Episode 8 - Job
Release Date: 1972-11-02Eric abandons domestic chores to join Hattie at the local factory.
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Episode 9 - Ankle
Release Date: 1972-11-09As Eric takes out the rubbish to the dustbin a gust of wind distributes it on to Mr Brown's footpath.
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Episode 10 - Mouse
Release Date: 1972-11-16Eric 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.
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Episode 11 - Dream
Release Date: 1972-11-23After being bitten by a dog Eric consults his doctor and is suddenly afflicted by a less easily treated malady.
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Episode 12 - Marriage
Release Date: 1972-11-28When Hattie advertises for some eligible bachelors Eric realises that without her his life would be difficult.
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Episode 13 - Cat
Release Date: 1972-12-07Hattie 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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Episode 14 - Journey
Release Date: 1972-12-14Eric 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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Episode 15 - Lodger
Release Date: 1972-12-21Mr Brown has the decorators in and decides to stay next door with Eric and Hattie.
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Episode 16 - Cafe
Release Date: 1972-12-28Eric buys a transport cafe, turns it into a smart roadhouse and loses customers. To do well Eric must makes things more earthy.