The Cuckoo Waltz (1975)
Synopsis
Follows news reporter Chris Hawthorne, his wife Fliss, and their twins, whose simple lives are upended when they take in a lodger after his wife leaves him.
First Air Date: 1975-10-27
Last Air Date: 1980-08-07
Number of Seasons: 4
Number of Episodes: 26
Created By: Geoffrey Lancashire
Networks: ITV1
Top Cast
- David Roper as Chris Hawthorne
- Diane Keen as Fliss Hawthorne
- Clare Kelly as Connie Wagstaffe
- Lewis Collins as Gavin Rumsey
- Christopher Oliver as Simon Hawthorne
- Jo-Anne Oliver as Sarah Hawthorne
- John McKelvey as Austen Tweedale
- Ian Saynor as Adrian Lockett
- Bobby Pattinson as Ted Machin
- Rachel Davies as Carol Rumsey
Seasons
Series 1 (1975)
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Episodes:
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Ep. 1: Cuckoo in the Nest
Manchester reporter Chris Hawthorne and his wife Fliss live simple with few possessions, and their twin babies. Their life changes when they take in Gavin Rumsey as a lodger, as his wife Carol has just left him. However, he brings with him lots of modern furniture, and a Scalextric set!
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Ep. 2: One Week Later
Seven days later, Chris and Fliss continue trying to get Gavin to move out, but when he brings in a new colour television, Chris begins to think he's not so bad.
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Ep. 3: Paying Your Way
Fliss complains about the cost of living, she can't feed three as cheaply as two, so Gavin gives a very generous contribution. But when Chris demands a share, he finds himself locked out.
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Ep. 4: The Anniversary
It's the Hawthornes' wedding anniversary, but Chris finds he has to work covering a football match, leaving Fliss to tag along.
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Ep. 5: A Day Off
It's Chris's day off, but his and Fliss's plans are ruined when Gavin turns up from work ill. Dr MacKenzie thinks there's not really that much wrong with him. Having had enough, Fliss goes to her mum's and leaves the men to it.
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Ep. 6: Fleet Street
Gavin gets promoted. Chris wants to go down to Fleet Street for work, while Connie introduces Fliss to Tarot. The Hawthornes go for a reading with Madame Stellaris, followed by a trip to London.
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Ep. 7: House for Sale
Gavin announces that Carol wants to sell their house. She asks Chris a favor — will he show some prospective buyers around. It goes alarmingly well, despite his best efforts. Then there's the Selling Up party.
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