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. Men At Work
Aired 11 January 1978 • 30 min
Uncle Mort gets some good news from the Doctor, but Carter is feeling down concerning his future at work.
2. A Grave Decision
Aired 18 January 1978 • 30 min
Uncle Mort is getting ready to take his place at his new allotment.
3. Party Games
Aired 25 January 1978 • 30 min
Uncle Mort starts to enjoy himself at the party that Mrs Brandon has arranged for him.
4. A Bleak Day
Aired 1 February 1978 • 30 min
Carter Brandon gets a piece of good news.
5. Stout Deeds
Aired 8 February 1978 • 30 min
6. Paradise Lost
Aired 15 February 1978 • 30 min
A discovery is made by the local doctor concerning the spring water from Uncle Mort's allotment.
7. The Last Tram
Aired 22 February 1978 • 30 min
Uncle Mort decides that he is going to be dying soon, so he makes a request to the rest of the Brandons involving a mysterious family outing.