Sykes (1972)
Synopsis
Classic sitcom starring Eric Sykes and Hattie Jacques as brother and sister twins who have to tackle the trials and tribulations of suburban life.
First Air Date: 1972-09-14
Last Air Date: 1979-11-16
Number of Seasons: 7
Number of Episodes: 68
Networks: BBC One
Top Cast
- Eric Sykes as Eric Sykes
- Deryck Guyler as PC Corky Turnbull
- Hattie Jacques as Hattie Sykes
- Richard Wattis as Charles Brown
- Felix Bowness as Motorcyclist
- Joy Harington as Miss Rumbelow
- Joan Sims as Madge Kettlewell
- Sam Kydd as Fire Chief
- Ronnie Brody as Postman
- Gordon Rollings as Electricity Meter Man
Seasons
None (1972)
No overview available for this season.
Episodes:
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Ep. 1: Burglary
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 buy one his troubles really begin.
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Ep. 2: Uncle
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 changes.
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Ep. 3: Walk
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.
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Ep. 4: Menace
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.
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Ep. 5: Boat
Mr Brown is persuaded to lend his new boat to Eric, who finds navigation harder than talking about the South China Seas.
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Ep. 6: Stranger
Eric and Hattie are visted by a stranger who has returned to honour a childhood promise.
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Ep. 7: Football
The local football team needs a referee - kindly but firm, worthy of respect. They choose Eric.
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Ep. 8: Job
Eric abandons domestic chores to join Hattie at the local factory.
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Ep. 9: Ankle
As Eric takes out the rubbish to the dustbin a gust of wind distributes it on to Mr Brown's footpath.
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Ep. 10: Mouse
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.
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Ep. 11: Dream
After being bitten by a dog Eric consults his doctor and is suddenly afflicted by a less easily treated malady.
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Ep. 12: Marriage
When Hattie advertises for some eligible bachelors Eric realises that without her his life would be difficult.
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Ep. 13: Cat
Hattie gets a kitten and Eric ends up looking for tiddles on a roof belonging to Major Crombie-Crombie - who hates cats.
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Ep. 14: Journey
Eric and Hattie, after a holiday in Scotland with Mr Brown, speed home on the Glasgow night sleeper and end up in Darlington.
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Ep. 15: Lodger
Mr Brown has the decorators in and decides to stay next door with Eric and Hattie.
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Ep. 16: Cafe
Eric buys a transport cafe, turns it into a smart roadhouse and loses customers. To do well Eric must makes things more earthy.
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