About this season
I Didn't Know You Cared is a British comedy series set in a working class household in South Yorkshire in the 1970s, written by Peter Tinniswood loosely based upon his books A Touch Of Daniel, I Didn't Know You Cared and Except You're A Bird. It was broadcast by the BBC in four series from 1975 to 1979. The main characters are Carter Brandon; his Uncle Mort; his mother, Annie; his father, Les; his girlfriend, Pat Partington; and Uncle Staveley. Auntie Lil appears in the first two series. Other recurring characters, mostly from Carter's workplace, are Linda Preston; Mrs Partington; Sid Skelhorn
Episodes (7)
1. Cause For Celebration
Aired 27 August 1975 • 30 min
The Brandon family all get together to attend Auntie Edna's funeral.
2. A Knitter In The Family
Aired 3 September 1975 • 30 min
Mrs Partington is throwing an engagement party, which the men are reluctantly forced to attend.
3. The Old Tin Trunk
Aired 10 September 1975 • 30 min
Auntie Lil turns up for a surprise visit, and the family end up going to a temperance bar, with unsuccessful results.
4. After The Ball Was Over
Aired 17 September 1975 • 30 min
The arrival of Linda Preston at the normally quiet Works Dance and Social, makes life difficult for Carter.
5. Aye ... Well ... Mm ...
Aired 24 September 1975 • 30 min
Everyone discovers that Carter Brandon can carry on a conversation, without actually saying anything intelligible.
6. Large Or Small, Big Or Tall
Aired 1 October 1975 • 30 min
The Great Aunts see danger in the proposed second honeymoon of the Brandons. There is only one answer and of course Mrs Brandon finds it.
7. The Axe And Cleaver
Aired 15 October 1975 • 30 min