SykesSeason 11972 · 16 episodesEpisodes1BurglaryA 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 buy one his troubles really begin.2UncleEric 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 changes.3WalkWhen 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.4MenaceAmanda, 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.5BoatMr Brown is persuaded to lend his new boat to Eric, who finds navigation harder than talking about the South China Seas.6StrangerEric and Hattie are visted by a stranger who has returned to honour a childhood promise.7FootballThe local football team needs a referee - kindly but firm, worthy of respect. They choose Eric.8JobEric abandons domestic chores to join Hattie at the local factory.9AnkleAs Eric takes out the rubbish to the dustbin a gust of wind distributes it on to Mr Brown's footpath.10MouseEric 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.11DreamAfter being bitten by a dog Eric consults his doctor and is suddenly afflicted by a less easily treated malady.12MarriageWhen Hattie advertises for some eligible bachelors Eric realises that without her his life would be difficult.13CatHattie gets a kitten and Eric ends up looking for tiddles on a roof belonging to Major Crombie-Crombie - who hates cats.14JourneyEric and Hattie, after a holiday in Scotland with Mr Brown, speed home on the Glasgow night sleeper and end up in Darlington.15LodgerMr Brown has the decorators in and decides to stay next door with Eric and Hattie.16CafeEric buys a transport cafe, turns it into a smart roadhouse and loses customers. To do well Eric must makes things more earthy.Season 2Season 3Season 4Season 5Season 6Season 7
