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 (10)
1. They Don't Write Songs Like That Anymore
Aired 14 October 1974 • 30 min
Sid decides to enter a songwriting competition with his un-acknowledged classic "You Can Have My Welks and Cockles But Leave My Winkles Alone."
2. The Gypsy's Warning
Aired 21 October 1974 • 30 min
The trouble starts with Sid's morning paper - Sid wants to do the crossword and Jean wants to read her horoscope. Not that she really believes it - unless it turns out right.
3. The Biggest Woodworm In The World
Aired 28 October 1974 • 30 min
Sid brings home an old wodden chair, but there's something wrong with it. Meanwhile, Mike's dancer girlfriend comes to stay, but Mike doesn't explain what sort of dancer she is.
4. Home Tweet Home
Aired 4 November 1974 • 30 min
Sid isn't too fond of Mike and Sally's latest scheme to raise some money for a holiday.
5. You're Never Too Old To Be Young
Aired 11 November 1974 • 30 min
Sid is shocked when Jean tells him she wants a lover!
6. The Policeman, The Paint And The Pirates
Aired 18 November 1974 • 30 min
Sid's efforts to avoid 'The Pirates of Penzance' lead him into trouble with a pot of paint and a policeman. And then Travor brings in the Japanese...
7. Happy Birthday Sid
Aired 25 November 1974 • 30 min
What should a husband do if his family give him a birthday present he can't use?
8. Freedom Is.....
Aired 2 December 1974 • 30 min
Sid doesn't like the idea of Sally and Mike befriending a tramp. He likes it even less when Sally brings him home and everyone takes the tramp's side.
9. Mr Chairman
Aired 9 December 1974 • 30 min
Disenchanted with the local Residents Association, Sid leads a revolt against the Chairman. Then Trevor takes things one step too far.
10. And Afterwards At.........
Aired 16 December 1974 • 30 min
Family weddings aren't Sid's idea of a good time, but he'll put up with them as long as there's a booze-up.