About this season
Duty Free is a British sitcom written by Eric Chappell and Jean Warr that aired on ITV from 1984 to 1986. It was made by Yorkshire Television.
Episodes (8)
1. Winter Break
Aired 8 January 1986 • 30 min
Amy has found herself a job, but poor David is still unemployed and depressed. He decides he needs a break to get away from it all!
2. Deja Vu
Aired 15 January 1986 • 30 min
Amy has joined David for a week's holiday in Spain. She is suspicious, however, and does not trust him. Amy has the feeling that she has experienced the same situation before.
3. Close Up
Aired 22 January 1986 • 30 min
The TV cameras have arrived in the hotel. Judith Chalmers and a crew from the "Wish You Were Here...?" programme have flown over to make a report. The Pearces (David and Amy) and the Cochrans (Robert and Linda) are determined to get on the screen.
4. The Go-Between
Aired 29 January 1986 • 30 min
Neville becomes inextricably involved with David and Linda. Although keen to help, poor Neville manages to get everything wrong, including an encounter with a Chimpanzee.
5. Costa Del Crime
Aired 5 February 1986 • 30 min
David discovers to his horror that he has mistakenly picked up someone else's tartan bag at the airport. What he and Amy find in the bag leads to a most unwelcome visit from the owners.
6. Cause Celebre
Aired 12 February 1986 • 30 min
Senor Garcia, the new manager at the hotel, makes some sweeping staff changes. Not only does this upset Carlos the Waiter but also the holidaymakers. Amy encourages Carlos to make a firm stand which turns out to be a politically wise move.
7. Party Night
Aired 19 February 1986 • 30 min
It's party night at the hotel. Everyone has to provide fancy dress and enter the talent contest. After much discussion The Pearces and the Cochrans surprise each other with their latent talent.
8. A Duty Free Christmas
Aired 25 December 1986 • 30 min