14th Sep 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.

21st Sep 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.

28th Sep 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.

5th Oct 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.

12th Oct 1972

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

19th Oct 1972

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

26th Oct 1972

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

2nd Nov 1972

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

9th Nov 1972

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

16th Nov 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.

23rd Nov 1972

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

28th Nov 1972

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

7th Dec 1972

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

14th Dec 1972

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

21st Dec 1972

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

28th Dec 1972

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