TV series

Watching

Name: Watching
Released: 1987
Cast: Paul Bown, Emma Wray, Liza Tarbuck, Patsy Byrne, John Bowler

1987–1993· 7 seasons· 30 min episodes★ 8.2Ended

On ITV1 — From Granada Television

It was boredom at first sight!

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Synopsis

A young couple from Merseyside and their off again/on again relationship.

Themes

northern england liverpool, england relationship birdwatching sitcom mismatched couple

Episodes

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E1 MeetingNext upJul 5, 1987 · 30 min
Synopsis
Whilst indulging in her favourite hobby of people-watching with her sister Pam, Brenda meets Malcolm, a wild biker. Or is he?
Guest stars: Al T. Kossy (Harold), Phil Hearne (Man In Corridor), Dave Dutton (Oswald)
E2 WrestlingJul 12, 1987 · 30 min
Synopsis
Brenda manages to swallow her pride and asks Malcolm to see her again. However, their relationship looks destined never to be smooth-running.
Guest stars: Patsy Byrne (Marjorie Stoneway), Perry Fenwick (Terry Milton), Al T. Kossy (Harold), Ralph Riach (Mr. Ambrose), Simon Hadfield (Boy)
E3 OutingJul 19, 1987 · 30 min
Synopsis
Brenda and Malcolm arrange a day out together to Chester. However, a request from Malcolm's mother causes the pair considerable embarrassment.
Guest stars: Patsy Byrne (Marjorie Stoneway), Perry Fenwick (Terry Milton), Al T. Kossy (Harold), Dave Dutton (Oswald), Ralph Riach (Mr. Ambrose), Joseph Holroyd (Charles), Vincent Maguire (Biker), Steve Cox (Biker)
E4 ConfusingJul 26, 1987 · 30 min
Synopsis
Terry thinks Malcolm needs help with his handling of Brenda and decides to talk to her on his behalf.
Guest stars: Perry Fenwick (Terry Milton), Al T. Kossy (Harold), Philip Fox (Sidney Clough)
E5 LeavingAug 2, 1987 · 30 min
Synopsis
Pamela decides she has had enough of Brenda's meddling and tells her to move out of the flat. After much heart-searching, Brenda resolves to move to London.
Guest stars: Patsy Byrne (Marjorie Stoneway), Al T. Kossy (Harold), Philip Fox (Sidney Clough), Roland MacLeod (Mr. Baxter)
E6 RepentingAug 9, 1987 · 30 min
Synopsis
With her boss Sidney practically ignoring her, Pamela lets Brenda stay with her again. Meanwhile, Terry and Malcolm attempt to play Brenda at her own game.
Guest stars: Perry Fenwick (Terry Milton), Al T. Kossy (Harold), Philip Fox (Sidney Clough), Iggy Navarro (Tatooed Docker)
E7 HidingAug 16, 1987 · 30 min
Synopsis
Brenda talks Malcolm into taking her bird-watching again. Needless to say, it is downhill from there.
Guest stars: Patsy Byrne (Marjorie Stoneway), Al T. Kossy (Harold), Dave Dutton (Oswald), Philip Fox (Sidney Clough)
E8 SeasoningDec 27, 1987 · 30 min
Synopsis
As the festive season approaches, Brenda, Malcolm and Pamela go in search of a Christmas tree. But they are all still unsure of where they will each be spending the big day itself.
Guest stars: Patsy Byrne (Marjorie Stoneway), Al T. Kossy (Harold), Philip Fox (Sidney Clough), Michael Starke (Forester)