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 (6)
1. The Way My Wife Looks At Me
Aired 20 April 1976 • 30 min
Carter and Pat are back from their honeymoon, but as far as the rest of the family are concerned, it's business as usual.
2. Chez Us
Aired 27 April 1976 • 30 min
Pat has her heart set on moving to a house on the new young executive housing estate, but the Brandon men are hindering any progress that she can make.
3. A Woman's Work
Aired 4 May 1976 • 30 min
Uncle Mort decides that he needs a break from being stuck in the house all day with Mrs Brandon and Pat, but his escape route to Carter's factory is unexpectedly blocked.
4. A Signal Disaster
Aired 11 May 1976 • 30 min
Mr Brandon decides on a mystery trip for the annual works outing.
5. You Should See Me Now
Aired 18 May 1976 • 30 min
6. Good Wood, God!
Aired 25 May 1976 • 30 min
Uncle Mort plays bowls, and the prize is a fate worse than death.