
About this season
Middle-aged Harry Matthews, recently widowed, struggles to raise his two teenage children.
Episodes (7)
1. The Disco
Aired 18 July 1980 • 30 min
As a new member of the PTA committee, Harry tries to have the school disco night cancelled.
2. Help!
Aired 25 July 1980 • 30 min
Harry decides it's time they got in a daily help to help with the household cleaning.
3. The One That Got Away
Aired 1 August 1980 • 30 min
Harry somewhat reluctantly agrees to look after Mrs Simkins' goldfish while she is visiting her sister, but, being Harry, manages to lose it.
4. Rag Week
Aired 8 August 1980 • 30 min
Harry and Mrs Simpkins are accidentally kidnapped instead of the Lord Mayor during Martin's rag week festivities.
5. Fantasy Time
Aired 15 August 1980 • 30 min
Harry's plans for his day off include writing a detective novel and building a patio, but he finds himself instead helping out Mrs Simkins at the charity hospital shop.
6. The Promotion
Aired 22 August 1980 • 30 min
Harry is line for promotion, but must first try to impress his boss with his cooking skills.
7. Every Picture Tells A Story
Aired 29 August 1980 • 30 min
Harry decides to clear out the loft but has trouble throwing anything away—especially the priceless painting he thinks he has discovered.