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A new man wins the locker, life and lascivious lust of lovable lothario, Mike Upchat.
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- E1 The TorchbearerNext upOct 24, 1978 · 30 min
Synopsis
When Mike Upchat raffles the key to his left-luggage locker at Marylebone Station, the winner wins more than just his address book, his second-best T-shirt, all his library tickets and a blind date with a cracker called Suzie. He also inherited the Upchat name, its various pseudonyms, and the entire Upchat personality!
Guest stars: Ray Marioni (Mario), André Maranne (Pierre), Catherine Kessler (Carol), Karin MacCarthy (Suzie), Derek Suthern (Van Driver), Len Marten (Balloon Seller)
- E2 Spring in Park LaneOct 31, 1978 · 30 min
Synopsis
Having just chatted his way through his first challenge, Mike sets his sights higher. A chance phone call leads him to the exclusive world of Park Lane and the promise of a free meal with the lovely Shoona. But even a free meal can have its price...
Guest stars: Ray Marioni (Mario), Marilyn Galsworthy (Shoona), Ann Beach (Una), Merlin Ward (Jeremy), Ted Brennan (Brass Band Conductor)
- E3 Mystery TourNov 7, 1978 · 30 min
Synopsis
A van drivers' strike leaves Mike temporarily without transport. His simple solution is to commandeer the first vehicle that moves, even if it's a coach-load of Japanese tourists. This presents Mike with his biggest chat-up problem so far: a beautiful Japanese girl who doesn't speak a word of English.
Guest stars: Yasuko Nagazumi (Apple Blossom), Joe Dunlop (Arthur), Rose Power (Landlady), Alan Judd (First Beefeater), Peter Mann (Second Beefeater), Charlie Gray (Man in Raincoat), Ric Young (First Tourist), Anthony Chinn (Second Tourist)
- E4 The HomecomingNov 14, 1978 · 30 min
Synopsis
Even when he's away from his familiar stamping ground, Mike can't resist a chat-up challenge. He takes Maggie home to Birmingham for the weekend, but almost pushes his luck too far – leaving Maggie regretting that she ever introduced him to her mum and the neighbours.
Guest stars: Kymm Goodwin (Janice), George A. Cooper (Mr Hutcheson), Margery Mason (Mrs Hutcheson), Pearl Hackney (Mrs Turnbull), William Moore (Mr Tomlinson)
- E5 My Fair LydyNov 21, 1978 · 30 min
Synopsis
If Mickey Finn invites you to a champagne nosh-up down East Slapton Dog Track, you don't refuse. And when Mickey says "Make sure you bring a real East End gal', Mike sees no problem in chatting up a bird from down Hackney way.
Guest stars: Norman Rossington (Mickey Finn), Mel Martin (Katie), Deirdre Costello (Rosie), Ray Barron (Cafe Proprietor), Derek Deadman (Petrol Pump Attendant), Ted Taylor (Pianist), Patrick Durkin (Mickey Finn's Bouncer), Dan Long (Mickey Finn's Bouncer)
- E6 A Game of SinglesNov 28, 1978 · 30 min
Synopsis
One thing Upchats do not do is get married. But when Mike finds himself engaged, his plan to get disengaged lands him in even bigger trouble.
Guest stars: Doran Godwin (Christine), Robert Raglan (Uncle Henry), Ann Curthoys (Lydia), Christopher Reich (David), Jonathan Burn (Tony)
- E7 Will the Real Mike UpchatDec 5, 1978 · 30 min
Synopsis
If Mike Upchat isn't the first Mike Upchat, then perhaps he isn't the only Mike Upchat. Maggie sets him the ultimate chat-up challenge to allow him to prove that he is indeed the real thing.
Guest stars: Mark Buffery (Upchat I), Mark Cooper (Upchat II), Michael Haeburn (Upchat III), Oliver Smith (Upchat IV), Christopher Cregan (Upchat V), John Locke (Upchat VI), Peter Grayer (Upchat VII), Belinda Mayne (Debbie)
Cast & crew
Created by Keith Waterhouse
Robin Nedwell
Susan Jameson
