About this season
Follows news reporter Chris Hawthorne, his wife Fliss, and their twins, whose simple lives are upended when they take in a lodger after his wife leaves him.
Episodes (6)
1. It's All Greek to Me
Aired 10 January 1977 • 30 min
One of Gavin's holiday romances catches up with him when Arianna turns up on the doorstep, quickly followed by her very annoyed brother who's out to kill him.
2. The Treat
Aired 17 January 1977 • 30 min
Gavin has bought a new Super 8 camera, anxious to show it off. Fliss wants Chris to take her and the kids out as a family, as it's been ages. They go to 'Belle Vue' — all on £2.60.
3. The Air Hostesses
Aired 24 January 1977 • 30 min
Gavin tries to chat up an air hostess. When he finally succeeds, he needs someone to make up a foursome. As he's no friends, Gavin thinks of Chris, who then lies to Fliss as to his whereabouts.
4. The Policeman
Aired 31 January 1977 • 30 min
Gavin has spent over two weeks staying in. He doesn't even want to play Strip Lexicon. Has he lost his interest in girls? Fliss tries to change his mind.
5. Perspectives
Aired 7 February 1977 • 30 min
Fliss's friend Jill pays a visit. Young, sexy and successful, her presence makes Fliss reevaluate her life. Jill persuades Fliss to go to a literary party in her place, where she meets a bit of rough.
6. Alterations
Aired 14 February 1977 • 30 min
The Hawthornes are envious at Gavin's constant spending. He's bought a special bed, and new wallpaper. Gavin says that they can have his old bed, though there's a catch — he wants them to do the wallpapering!