A series of seven individual sitcom pilots from writers Ray Galton and Alan Simpson.
Created by
Ray Galton, Alan Simpson
Status
Ended
Type
Scripted
First Aired
1977-02-17
Last Aired
1977-04-07
1. Car Along the Pass
25m
A couple go on holiday to the Swiss Alps, but the husband never stops complaining, particularly when they get stuck in a cable car.
2. Swap You One of These for One of Those
1977-02-24
A bored office worker is invited by a colleague to spice up his life at a wife-swapping party.
3. Cheers
1977-03-03
22m
Two old friends who have always done everything together find themselves at a crossroads when one reveals that he's to marry that weekend.
4. Naught for Thy Comfort
1977-03-10
24m
After a three-day flight, Richard Burton arrives home, excited to see his wife, unfortunately all he has is a note from her. Even worse, nobody wants to hear his problems.
5. Variations on a Theme
1977-03-17
The eternal triangle can have more than one outcome.
6. I Tell You It's Burt Reynolds
1977-03-31
Eternally irritating neighbour Jim pops round during 'Macmillan and Wife'. Once he gets into his head that Burt Reynolds is in the programme, he refuses to let it drop.
7. Big Deal in York City
Albert has had a successful day at the races, and on the train journey home, he encounters a trio of men, who are happy to have a 'friendly' game of cards with him.