Episode guide
Sykes: Season 1
16 episodes · first aired Sep 14, 1972
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- 1 Burglary Sep 14, 1972 · 30m A series of burglaries misses the Sykes household and Mr Brown is the first to point out that they can have nothing worth stealing. Eric counters by saying he has a dog; but when he does…
- 2 Uncle Sep 21, 1972 · 30m Eric is in his neighbour's black books, an embarassing affair at the golf club guest-night having affected his status. But when Eric reveals his uncle's identity Mr Brown attitude suddenly…
- 3 Walk Sep 28, 1972 · 30m When Eric takes up walking he soon begins to think big. Mr Brown is not easily convinced of his abilities, so Eric decides to walk to Brighton.
- 4 Menace Oct 5, 1972 · 30m Amanda, aged ten, arrives to stay for a weekend. Painfully recalling her sister's love of practical jokes Eric can't believe she's as innocent as she looks.
- 5 Boat Oct 12, 1972 · 30m Mr Brown is persuaded to lend his new boat to Eric, who finds navigation harder than talking about the South China Seas.
- 6 Stranger Oct 19, 1972 · 30m Eric and Hattie are visted by a stranger who has returned to honour a childhood promise.
- 7 Football Oct 26, 1972 · 30m The local football team needs a referee - kindly but firm, worthy of respect. They choose Eric.
- 8 Job Nov 2, 1972 · 30m Eric abandons domestic chores to join Hattie at the local factory.
- 9 Ankle Nov 9, 1972 · 30m As Eric takes out the rubbish to the dustbin a gust of wind distributes it on to Mr Brown's footpath.
- 10 Mouse Nov 16, 1972 · 30m Eric and Hattie are alarmed to find that they have a mouse in the house. Eric tries several ways of getting rid of it but none succeed and he has to call in the big guns.
- 11 Dream Nov 23, 1972 · 30m After being bitten by a dog Eric consults his doctor and is suddenly afflicted by a less easily treated malady.
- 12 Marriage Nov 28, 1972 · 30m When Hattie advertises for some eligible bachelors Eric realises that without her his life would be difficult.
- 13 Cat Dec 7, 1972 · 30m Hattie gets a kitten and Eric ends up looking for tiddles on a roof belonging to Major Crombie-Crombie - who hates cats.
- 14 Journey Dec 14, 1972 · 30m Eric and Hattie, after a holiday in Scotland with Mr Brown, speed home on the Glasgow night sleeper and end up in Darlington.
- 15 Lodger Dec 21, 1972 · 30m Mr Brown has the decorators in and decides to stay next door with Eric and Hattie.
- 16 Cafe Dec 28, 1972 · 30m Eric buys a transport cafe, turns it into a smart roadhouse and loses customers. To do well Eric must makes things more earthy.