About this season
A series of seven individual sitcom pilots from writers Ray Galton and Alan Simpson.
Episodes (7)
1. Car Along the Pass
Aired 17 February 1977 • 25 min
A couple go on holiday to the Swiss Alps, but the husband never stops complaining, particularly when they get stuck in a cable car.
2. Swap You One of These for One of Those
Aired 24 February 1977 • 25 min
A bored office worker is invited by a colleague to spice up his life at a wife-swapping party.
3. Cheers
Aired 3 March 1977 • 22 min
Two old friends who have always done everything together find themselves at a crossroads when one reveals that he's to marry that weekend.
4. Naught for Thy Comfort
Aired 10 March 1977 • 24 min
After a three-day flight, Richard Burton arrives home, excited to see his wife, unfortunately all he has is a note from her. Even worse, nobody wants to hear his problems.
5. Variations on a Theme
Aired 17 March 1977 • 24 min
The eternal triangle can have more than one outcome.
6. I Tell You It's Burt Reynolds
Aired 31 March 1977 • 25 min
Eternally irritating neighbour Jim pops round during 'Macmillan and Wife'. Once he gets into his head that Burt Reynolds is in the programme, he refuses to let it drop.
7. Big Deal in York City
Aired 7 April 1977 • 25 min
Albert has had a successful day at the races, and on the train journey home, he encounters a trio of men, who are happy to have a 'friendly' game of cards with him.