The Cuckoo Waltz

1. Cuckoo in the Nest

Air Date: 1975-10-27

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!

2. One Week Later

Air Date: 1975-11-03

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.

3. Paying Your Way

Air Date: 1975-11-10

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.

4. The Anniversary

Air Date: 1975-11-17

It's the Hawthornes' wedding anniversary, but Chris finds he has to work covering a football match, leaving Fliss to tag along.

5. A Day Off

Air Date: 1975-11-24

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.

6. Fleet Street

Air Date: 1975-12-01

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.

7. House for Sale

Air Date: 1975-12-08

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.

1. The Babysitter

Air Date: 1976-07-08

Fliss and Connie are off to watch a 'disgusting' movie, and with Chris playing football, they need a babysitter. Step in Gavin's new office temp, the gorgeous Harriet. She doesn't realise, however, that Gavin is also part of the household though.

2. Financial Difficulties

Air Date: 1976-07-15

Connie advises Fliss on ways to get Chris to buy her a new washing machine as they can't really afford it. Gavin meanwhile has bought a new car — a De Tomaso Pantera.

3. The Armchair

Air Date: 1976-07-22

Fliss wins £117.10 on the football pools, but how will she and Chris spend it? Eventually, they agree to go to Blackpool for a break.

4. Connie

Air Date: 1976-07-29

After being burgled, Connie goes round to the Hawthornes for tea and sympathy. Gavin gets talked into letting her stay in his room. After a chat with Gavin, Mr Tweedale decides to propose to Connie.

5. The Model

Air Date: 1976-08-05

Gavin wants to go out with a model, so he asks Chris to get her picture in his paper. Fliss starts working as Gavin's secretary and is invited to lunch with a client, and ends up at the same restaurant as Chris and the model.

6. The Letter

Air Date: 1976-08-12

Gavin has a letter from Carol; she's asking for divorce. As a result, Gavin decides it's time to move on, but first he wants to put on a dinner party.

1. It's All Greek to Me

Air Date: 1977-01-10

One of Gavin's holiday romances catches up with him when Arianna turns up on the doorstep, quickly followed by her very annoyed brother who's out to kill him.

2. The Treat

Air Date: 1977-01-17

Gavin has bought a new Super 8 camera, anxious to show it off. Fliss wants Chris to take her and the kids out as a family, as it's been ages. They go to 'Belle Vue' — all on £2.60.

3. The Air Hostesses

Air Date: 1977-01-24

Gavin tries to chat up an air hostess. When he finally succeeds, he needs someone to make up a foursome. As he's no friends, Gavin thinks of Chris, who then lies to Fliss as to his whereabouts.

4. The Policeman

Air Date: 1977-01-31

Gavin has spent over two weeks staying in. He doesn't even want to play Strip Lexicon. Has he lost his interest in girls? Fliss tries to change his mind.

5. Perspectives

Air Date: 1977-02-07

Fliss's friend Jill pays a visit. Young, sexy and successful, her presence makes Fliss reevaluate her life. Jill persuades Fliss to go to a literary party in her place, where she meets a bit of rough.

6. Alterations

Air Date: 1977-02-14

The Hawthornes are envious at Gavin's constant spending. He's bought a special bed, and new wallpaper. Gavin says that they can have his old bed, though there's a catch — he wants them to do the wallpapering!

1. The New Lodger

Air Date: 1980-06-26

2. The Neighbour

Air Date: 1980-07-03

3. Leather

Air Date: 1980-07-10

4. A Love That Does Not Dim

Air Date: 1980-07-17

5. Guess Who's Coming To Dinner

Air Date: 1980-07-24

6. The Press Ball

Air Date: 1980-07-31

7. An Ideal Home

Air Date: 1980-08-07