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Sykes

Eric Sykes and Hattie Jacques star as twin siblings living in a quaint village, where they frequently find themselves in absurd situations, often at the expense of their snobbish neighbor, Mr. Brown, and the local authorities.

Eric Sykes and Hattie Jacques star as identical twins living in a quaint village, often causing chaos and mayhem for their snobbish neighbor, Mr. Brown, and the local constable.

Episodes:

Episode 1 Burglary

1. Burglary

Aired: Sep 14, 1972

Eric invests in a ferocious guard dog after his neighbour suffers a burglary.

Episode 2 Uncle

2. Uncle

Aired: Sep 21, 1972

Eric regrets boasting about his 'aristocratic' uncle.

Episode 3 Walk

3. Walk

Aired: Sep 28, 1972

Eric takes up walking, and enjoys it so much he strolls to Brighton.

Episode 4 Menace

4. Menace

Aired: Oct 5, 1972

When 10-year-old Amanda comes to stay for the weekend, Eric struggles to beli...

Episode 5 Boat

5. Boat

Aired: Oct 12, 1972

Mr Brown has bought a boat ...and Eric is jealous.

Episode 6 Stranger

6. Stranger

Aired: Oct 19, 1972

"If you feel that your life is dull, humdrum and grey ...Be Thankful"

Episode 7 Football

7. Football

Aired: Oct 26, 1972

"With the right referee...nothing can go wrong."

Episode 8 Job

8. Job

Aired: Nov 2, 1972

"It is every man's right to withdraw his labour, unless he's out of work."

Episode 9 Ankle

9. Ankle

Aired: Nov 9, 1972

"Love thy neighbour--especially if he can sue you for willful bodily harm and...

Episode 10 Mouse

10. Mouse

Aired: Nov 16, 1972

Throughout the centuries, man has been the hunter. Here is the story of passi...

Episode 11 Dream

11. Dream

Aired: Nov 23, 1972

There is a time in a man's life when he's gotta walk tall...

Episode 12 Marriage

12. Marriage

Aired: Nov 28, 1972

Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned, jilted, left on the shelf, or given t...

Episode 13 Cat

13. Cat

Aired: Dec 7, 1972

C is for Cat. H is for Hat. T is for Trouble...

Episode 14 Journey

14. Journey

Aired: Dec 14, 1972

With grateful thanks to British Rail without whose help this turmoil would no...

Episode 15 Lodger

15. Lodger

Aired: Dec 21, 1972

The man who came to dinner. And supper. And breakfast. And lunch. And dinner ...

Episode 16 Café

16. Café

Aired: Dec 28, 1972

What profit a man if he gain the Old Pearl but loses his soul...

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Seasons: 7

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC One

Genres:Comedy