About this season
Bloomers was a short-lived British sitcom starring Richard Beckinsale that was aired in 1979. It was in production in 1979 but only five episodes were made before Beckinsale died suddenly from a heart attack just before a planned rehearsal for the sixth and final episode of the first series. Bloomers was immediately shelved, though the five completed episodes were broadcast later in the same year.
Episodes (5)
1. Partnership
Aired 27 September 1979 • 30 min
After another argument with Lena about work, Stan decides it's time to get a job. As luck would have it he meets Dingley and they strike up a friendship which result in them going in to partnership in his Florist shop.
2. Episode 2
Aired 4 October 1979 • 30 min
Stan's first day as a florist/gardener is a memorable one but not for all the reasons he planned. Lena can't understand the sudden change in his character while Diana has less to worry about.
3. Episode 3
Aired 11 October 1979 • 30 min
It's ironic for Stan that as a florist he should get an order from a film studio for Christmas trees - but, actor or not, finding Christmas trees in June is a tall order.
4. Episode 4
Aired 18 October 1979 • 30 min
Dingley is depressed because the Council are about to paint a yellow line outside the shop and restrict parking. Stan's answer is to give him a book on philosophy called 'Action and Being' but is surprised by how much action he gets.
5. Dr Lamb
Aired 25 October 1979 • 30 min
When Dingley calls at Stan's flat he is surprised to hear that his next job is working in Dr Lamb's garden, Lena's psychiatrist...