About this season
When Jed Pickersgill finds himself too ill to run his Chelsea pub, The Brown Cow, he calls upon his middle-aged daughter Nellie for help. Nellie moves from Bolton to London to help, despite being a teetotal.
Episodes (6)
1. Brief Encounter
Aired 24 January 1975 • 30 min
A childhood romance is rekindled while out shopping, and Nellie thinks she starts to hear wedding bells.
2. High Society
Aired 31 January 1975 • 30 min
The desire for the high life has Nellie making some big changes in her life. Some of the changes mean a loss of friends.
3. Requiem for a Heavyweight
Aired 7 February 1975 • 30 min
A Pro wrestler, Battling Bill, moves to the district, but rubs some of the patons the wrong way.
4. Do Unto Others
Aired 14 February 1975 • 30 min
When Jed's friend dies, he takes a good hard look at himself. He vows to stop drinking and gambling, but it's Nellie who feels the strain of his changed nature.
5. The Lady with the Lamp
Aired 21 February 1975 • 30 min
When George suffers from exhaustion, Nellie must step in and nurse him back to good health. Gilbert is very upset when one of dress designs are turned down.
6. Feeling the Draught
Aired 28 February 1975 • 30 min
The brewery's delivery men go out on strike for more beer money. This causes Nellie even more money problems.