About this season
From 1959 to 1961, the lives of five telephone operators in Derby.
Episodes (8)
1. Work to Rule
Aired 25 June 1998 • 30 min
It's 1961. Ronni is just back from Italy, and Sylvia and Chris have moved into a flat together. Automation of the telephone switchboards threatens to lead to job losses.
2. No Score Draw
Aired 2 July 1998 • 30 min
Chris is still at war with new engineer Dave Curtis, and Sylvia is dithering over an invitation from Mike. But Ronni is hiding a secret that could have repercussions for them all.
3. Down Under
Aired 9 July 1998 • 30 min
Miss Marriott persuades Chris, Sylvia and Ronni to perform at a GPO charity gala night. But the arrival of a young Australian telephonist threatens to upset all their plans.
4. The Secret Admirer
Aired 16 July 1998 • 30 min
Ronni and Sylvia decide to throw a surprise birthday party for Chris. But their plans are almost ruined when Chris realises, much to her consternation, that her enigmatic suitor is not Dave.
5. Fever
Aired 23 July 1998 • 30 min
Ricky Rocket - a Billy Fury lookalike and guitarist with his own band - tries to recruit Chris to be his lead singer. But a flu epidemic at the exchange could lead to a change in plan.
6. Cupid's Arrow
Aired 30 July 1998 • 30 min
Chris and Dave are set to go on their first official date. while Miss Armitage finds romance at the Locarno tea dance.
7. The Perfect Joy
Aired 6 August 1998 • 30 min
Mike plans a romantic trip to Paris for Sylvia, which leads her to discover a terrible family secret.
8. Walking Back to Happiness
Aired 13 August 1998 • 30 min
Susi and Johnny are ready to tie the knot. Meanwhile, Chris suspects Dave of keeping a secret.