About this season
Classic sitcom starring Eric Sykes and Hattie Jacques as brother and sister twins who have to tackle the trials and tribulations of suburban life.
Episodes (7)
1. Sykes At Christmas
Aired 22 December 1977 • 30 min
Eric and Hattie celebrate the festive season with special guest stars Jimmy Edwards and Sylvia Peters
2. The Hypnotist
Aired 4 January 1978 • 30 min
A stage hypnotist soon has an unbelieving Eric performing all kinds of antics.
3. Picket Line
Aired 11 January 1978 • 30 min
Eric tries to strike a blow for the common people - but his chants against inflation take a downward turn. Vintage comedy, starring Hattie Jacques, Eric Sykes and Richard Wattis
4. Football Match
Aired 18 January 1978 • 30 min
Eric works out a plan to get the day off work to watch a football match.
5. Decorating
Aired 25 January 1978 • 30 min
The siblings argue about doing the decorating with Hattie wishing to hire a professional but Eric wanting to have a go himself - with disastrous consequences. Vintage comedy, starring Hattie Jacques, Eric Sykes and Richard Wattis
6. End of the World
Aired 1 February 1978 • 30 min
The siblings and neighbours congregate on Shepherd's Hill to wait for the end of the world - but as night falls, everyone makes the most of the moment. Vintage comedy, starring Hattie Jacques, Eric Sykes and Richard Wattis
7. Television Film
Aired 8 February 1978 • 30 min
Eric begins to act like Cecil B DeMille when the BBC decides to come and film in his garden. Vintage comedy, starring Hattie Jacques and Eric Sykes