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On Howard Road, travelling stationery salesman Sid Abbott and his wife Jean constantly battle to comprehend the permissive ways of their teenage children Mike and Sally.
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- E1 The Generation GapNext upFeb 2, 1971 · 24 min
Synopsis
Sid tries desperately to understand his two teenage children, but the more he tries, the less he understands them.
Guest stars: Gay Soper (Angela)
- E2 Mum's the WordFeb 9, 1971 · 25 min
Synopsis
Sid overhears a conversation between the doctors and, as usual, gets crossed messages.
Guest stars: Anthony Jackson (Trevor Lewis), David Rowlands (Dr Winters), Margot Lister (Mrs Harris), Jean Aubrey (Receptionist)
- E3 Father's DayFeb 16, 1971 · 25 min
Synopsis
Sally has a date with a mystery man, and Jean has a surprise for Sid for Father's day; but Sid's suspicious mind throws a spanner in the works.
Guest stars: Terence Alexander (Dr Ian McLaren)
- E4 Be It Ever So HumbleFeb 23, 1971 · 25 min
Synopsis
Sid tells Mike to find a job, but much to Jean's dismay, Mike announces he is leaving home. Sally is so upset that she decides she is leaving too. How will Jean react to her children both leaving? And how will Sid cope with the fall out?
Guest stars: Anthony Jackson (Trevor Lewis)
- E5 Another Fine MessMar 2, 1971 · 24 min
Synopsis
Sid's boss asks him to look after a special gift that he has bought for his wife for a special anniversary. What could possibly go wrong?
Guest stars: Peter Copley (J. G.), Beryl Cooke (Mrs Gordon), June Abbott (Miss Lloyd), Vivienne Cohen (Bridget)
- E6 For Whom the Bells TollMar 9, 1971 · 22 min
Synopsis
Dinner time at the Abbotts turns into a debate about the generations, and the morals of meat eating, as Sally and Sid lock horns. Sid and Jean suspect Mike is planning to elope.
Guest stars: Glynn Edwards (Motorcycle Policeman), Colin Jeavons (Vicar), Arthur English (Traffic Warden), Clinton Morris (Birmingham Policeman), Janette Lynn (Bride)
- E7 A Woman's PlaceMar 16, 1971 · 25 min
Synopsis
After many years as a stay at home mother, Jean decides she wants to get a job. She knows the family will struggle without her though, so she hires a cleaner.
Guest stars: Anthony Jackson (Trevor Lewis), Lesley Goldie (Juanita)
- E8 The Day of RestMar 23, 1971 · 25 min
Synopsis
It's Sunday, and Sid wants a day of rest, but with the sink blocking, and Mike creating his sculpture, a day of rest is the last thing he's going to get. Jean and Sid meet their new neighbors.
Guest stars: James Cossins (Tom Williams), Juliet Harmer (Norma Williams)
- E9 Make Love ... Not War!Mar 30, 1971 · 24 min
Synopsis
Betty and Trev have a huge row, and Trev decides he wants to come stay at Sid and Jean's house. However, this doesn't make everyone happy, and trouble ensues. Mike meanwhile, decides he wants to be spiritual.
Guest stars: Anthony Jackson (Trevor Lewis), Patsy Rowlands (Betty Lewis)
- E10 Charity Begins At Home.Apr 6, 1971 · 25 min
Synopsis
Mike and his friends decide to spend the weekend living on bread and water, and give what they would have spent on food to charity. He encourages his parents to join him. They do; but Sid finds it a lot harder than he expected it to be.
Guest stars: Anthony Jackson (Trevor Lewis)
- E11 If the Dog Collar Fits, Wear ItApr 13, 1971 · 25 min
Synopsis
Sally has been looking after the elderly in the area, and brings a dog home to stay, as one of the men she has been caring for has had to get rid of him. Sally, Jean, and Mike love 'Fred' the mongrel, and want him to stay, but Sid has other ideas.
Guest stars: Anthony Jackson (Trevor Lewis)
- E12 The Morning After the Night BeforeApr 20, 1971 · 25 min
Synopsis
Sid wakes up with a hangover after a night with the guys. He has no memory of what happened the night before, and is stunned to see an array of items that don't belong to him. Meanwhile, Mike advertises his sculptures to raise some money.
Guest stars: Anthony Jackson (Trevor Lewis), Patsy Rowlands (Betty Lewis), Bill Pertwee (Mr Crawford), Patrick Milner (Policeman)
Cast & crew
Created by Harry Driver, Vince Powell
Sidney James
Diana Coupland
Robin Stewart
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