About this season
Hapless bank clerk Willie Melvin dreams of being a successful writer but is held back by his own incompetence, the dodgy dealings of his best friend Chancer, and lack of support from his mother, the bank's manager Adam McLelland and his obsequious fellow teller, Brian.
Episodes (6)
1. The More Things Change
6.0Aired 27 October 1987 • 30 min
Moving on from his mother's into his own swanky flat Willie appears to be moving up in the world. That is until Chancer, freshly released from her majesty's pleasure, reappears dragging Willie into trouble with a figure from Glasgow's criminal underworld.
2. Local Hero
5.0Aired 3 November 1987 • 30 min
Mr McClelland is joined by a highly unlikely candidate for the Bank's Employee of the Month. However is Willie's "hero" status entirely deserved or has his creative imagination struck again?
3. Moonlighting
6.0Aired 10 November 1987 • 30 min
Unimpressed by Dicky Rainbow's hackneyed material Willie decides to turn his hand to comedy writing which, naturally, is an area he believes his "talent" extends into. Meanwhile Mr McClelland causes some "hair-raising" whilst trying out for a leading role with the Operatic Society.
4. Crimewatch OK
7.0Aired 17 November 1987 • 30 min
When Janice is robbed Willie decides to set up a neighbourhood watch group. However buying radio phones from Chancer for communication purposes may leave the group itself on the wrong side of the law!
5. True Love, The Course of...
4.0Aired 24 November 1987 • 30 min
Mrs Melvin appears to have found herself a new admirer. However Willie isn't convinced his intentions towards his mother are entirely honourable, leading to Chancer being dispatched to a banking course in his place.
6. Fame
5.0Aired 1 December 1987 • 30 min
A mix up at the publishers leaves William believing his days at the bank are over...