About this season
Bless this house is a British sitcom starring Sid James and Diana Coupland that aired on ITV from the 2nd February 1971 to the 22nd April 1976. It was written by Derek Collyer, David Comming, B.C. Cummins, Harry Driver, George Evans, Dave Freeman, Carla Lane, Brian Platt, Vince Powell, Adele Rose, Mike Sharland, Bernie Sharp, Myra Taylor, Jon Watkins and Lawrie Wyman. It was made for the ITV network by Thames Television. In 2004, Bless this house came 67th in Britain's best sitcom.
Episodes (7)
1. Money Is The Root Of...
Aired 20 February 1974 • 30 min
Anxious to share in Sid's bonus and commission, Jean, Sally and Mike remind Sid of the things they are always doing for him.
2. And They Will Come Home
Aired 27 February 1974 • 30 min
The trouble starts when Sally and Mike go into business buying and selling old junk. Sid puts up with it until 'one big thing' arrives in his garden.
3. Who's Minding The Baby ?
Aired 20 March 1974 • 30 min
When Betty from next door pops in to ask a 'little' favour, Sid is not at all keen - but Jean insists they are friends and encourages her to persist.
4. A Beef In His Bonnet
Aired 27 March 1974 • 30 min
When Mike and Sally bring home something that has 'fallen off the back of a lorry', Sid warns them about mixing with villains like 'Fingers' Taplock.
5. The Bells Are Ringing
Aired 3 April 1974 • 30 min
Sid's overjoyed at Mike marrying into a wealthy family but when another close tie between the two families is announced, Sid takes a different view.
6. The First 25 Years Are The Worst
Aired 10 April 1974 • 30 min
Sid and Jeans 25th Wedding Anniversary is coming up and Sid is planning a party.
7. All This... And Christmas Too
Aired 24 December 1971 • 30 min
Sid Jones is a put-upon father of two who is not too far distant from one Sid Abbot.