Seasons & Episodes
The Generation Gap
Sid tries desperately to understand his two teenage children, but the more he tries, the less he understands them.
Mum's the Word
Sid overhears a conversation between the doctors and, as usual, gets crossed messages.
Father's Day
Sally has a date with a mystery man, and Jean has a surprise for Sid for Father's day; but Sid's suspicious mind throws
Be It Ever So Humble
Sid tells Mike to find a job, but much to Jean's dismay, Mike announces he is leaving home. Sally is so upset that she
Another Fine Mess
Sid's boss asks him to look after a special gift that he has bought for his wife for a special anniversary. What could
For Whom the Bells Toll
Dinner time at the Abbotts turns into a debate about the generations, and the morals of meat eating, as Sally and Sid l
A Woman's Place
After many years as a stay at home mother, Jean decides she wants to get a job. She knows the family will struggle with
The Day of Rest
It's Sunday, and Sid wants a day of rest, but with the sink blocking, and Mike creating his sculpture, a day of rest is
Make Love ... Not War!
Betty and Trev have a huge row, and Trev decides he wants to come stay at Sid and Jean's house. However, this doesn't m
Charity Begins At Home.
Mike and his friends decide to spend the weekend living on bread and water, and give what they would have spent on food
If the Dog Collar Fits, Wear It
Sally has been looking after the elderly in the area, and brings a dog home to stay, as one of the men she has been car
The Morning After the Night Before
Sid wakes up with a hangover after a night with the guys. He has no memory of what happened the night before, and is st
Two Heads Are Better Than One.
Something is missing from Sid's garden, and he has his suspicions as to who is responsible....
Love Me, Love My Tree.
Sid's problems start when the family returns from holiday. Apart from having nothing to wear, everything seems as it was
It's All In The Mind
It doesn't often happen that Sid is able to get home from work early, but when he can, he does - and this time it doesn'
Another Lost Weekend
Of course Sid doesn't have to ask Jean if he can go fishing for the weekend. But Jean is expecting Sid to be home - afte
Parents Should Be Seen And Not Heard
When Sid gets home after a hard day's work, he's perfectly right in expecting his dinner to be waiting for him - but cir
Strangers In The Night
Sid and Jean's reminiscences of what happened just after the war make "The Naked Flesh" seem like the epilogue.
Get Me To The Match On Time
Sid's plans for the Saturday afternoon do not include Jean's sister; and if she can't make arrangements to fit in then t
Wives And Lovers
If Jean hadn't started checking up on Sid, because he was late home for supper, then she wouldn't have discovered that h
Never Again On Sunday
It's not often that Sid agrees with Jean about anything, and when he does it usually takes her by surprise and ends in d
People In Glass Houses...
It comes as quite a surprise to Sid to discover Mike would rather not have a gold watch for his birthday - but what he w
A Rolls By Any Other Name
Sid waits in trepidation when he finds out that Mr Marshall, his boss, is coming round on Saturday morning. Of course, n
A Touch Of The Unknown
Sid's problems start when Betty brings something into the house. Mike also brings something into the house and things ge
It Comes To Us All In The End
The Abbotts have to cope with a death in the family...
Tea For Two And Four For Tea
Mike goes off his food, takes to wearing a collar and tie, and is reluctant to say where he disappears to every evening.
To Tell Or Not To Tell
It is not that Sid and Jean are actually spying, but when they do happen to notice something going on next door, they ca
Blood Is Thicker Than Water
Most families have a skeleton in the cupboard, and Sid's skeleton has been hidden away for forty years...
One Good Turn Deserves A Bother
When's Sid's boss goes on holiday, Sid takes it upon himself to guard the 'goodies', but the family are not too happy to
The Loneliness Of The Short Distance Walker
It is not that Sid is out of condition, it's just that fridges are getting heavier these days!
Watch The Birdie
When Mike has a brilliant idea it usually costs Sid money. But when it only involves the grotty old garage, Sid can be p
Atishoo ! Atishoo ! We All Fall Down
Jean going down with flu is one thing, Sally is another, and Mike is another - but Sid can cope. Then Betty gets pregant
Entente Not So Cordiale
Most soldiers left their hearts in Paris, but not Sid. However, when Sid and Jean spend a weekend in Paris, they discov
Will The Real Sid Abbott Please Stand Up
Jean finds out that Sexy Sandra is what makes a shrivelled-up old prune with a wire brush on top turn into Putney's olde
I'm Not Jealous, I'll Kill Him
When an old flame rekindles warmth in Jean's heart, Sid begins to burn. It really is not as though he's jealous. Then B
A Girl's Worst Friend Is Her Father
If Sid had not interfered with Sally's job interview, Sally would not believe there are times when a girl's worst friend
Money Is The Root Of...
Anxious to share in Sid's bonus and commission, Jean, Sally and Mike remind Sid of the things they are always doing for
And They Will Come Home
The trouble starts when Sally and Mike go into business buying and selling old junk. Sid puts up with it until 'one big
Who's Minding The Baby ?
When Betty from next door pops in to ask a 'little' favour, Sid is not at all keen - but Jean insists they are friends a
A Beef In His Bonnet
When Mike and Sally bring home something that has 'fallen off the back of a lorry', Sid warns them about mixing with vil
The Bells Are Ringing
Sid's overjoyed at Mike marrying into a wealthy family but when another close tie between the two families is announced,
The First 25 Years Are The Worst
Sid and Jeans 25th Wedding Anniversary is coming up and Sid is planning a party.
All This... And Christmas Too
Sid Jones is a put-upon father of two who is not too far distant from one Sid Abbot.
They Don't Write Songs Like That Anymore
Sid decides to enter a songwriting competition with his un-acknowledged classic "You Can Have My Welks and Cockles But L
The Gypsy's Warning
The trouble starts with Sid's morning paper - Sid wants to do the crossword and Jean wants to read her horoscope. Not th
The Biggest Woodworm In The World
Sid brings home an old wodden chair, but there's something wrong with it. Meanwhile, Mike's dancer girlfriend comes to
Home Tweet Home
Sid isn't too fond of Mike and Sally's latest scheme to raise some money for a holiday.
You're Never Too Old To Be Young
Sid is shocked when Jean tells him she wants a lover!
The Policeman, The Paint And The Pirates
Sid's efforts to avoid 'The Pirates of Penzance' lead him into trouble with a pot of paint and a policeman. And then Tra
Happy Birthday Sid
What should a husband do if his family give him a birthday present he can't use?
Freedom Is.....
Sid doesn't like the idea of Sally and Mike befriending a tramp. He likes it even less when Sally brings him home and ev
Mr Chairman
Disenchanted with the local Residents Association, Sid leads a revolt against the Chairman. Then Trevor takes things one
And Afterwards At.........
Family weddings aren't Sid's idea of a good time, but he'll put up with them as long as there's a booze-up.
The Frozen Limit
Sid has more than a few problems when Jean convinces him to buy a deep freeze.
Beautiful Dreamer
Sid has a series of restless nights.
Fish With Everything
Sid is feeling a bit off colour and his doctor suggests he find himself a hobby.
The Naked Paperhanger
When Mike moves into a flat of his own Jean decides to re-decorate his old room.
Remember Me ?
Sid's sponging family are anxious to share in his bonus and commission.
Something Of Value
When Sid's Uncle Percy dies, he leaves Sid two large packing cases and a small brown parcel.
Men Of Consequence
Sid is awake night after night worrying about the countries troubles.
Skin Deep
Sid tells Jean he has a temporary promotion at work. But soon Jean is beginning to doubt what he told her.
Friends And Neighbours
Jean is worried about strange noises coming from next door.
Well, Well, Well.
A damp patch on the living-room carpet doesn't bother Sid - until he takes the skirting board off.
The Phantom Pools Winner
Sid wins a large export order, but Jean's plan for Mike to take a photograph of him for the local paper goes awry.
A Matter Of Principle
Sid discovers where the money for his birthday party has come from, and he doesn't like it.
Some Enchanted Evening
When Sid discovers why Jean is sulking and Sally and Mike won't talk to him, he goes to the pub with Trevor where they d
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