Series 1

1. Lesser Known English Dramatists

1977-04-18 · 50m

Gordon, looking for any excuse not to continue with his new film script, submits to an interview from an earnest American student.

2. Thundering Hooves

1977-04-25 · 50m

Gordon attends the filming of his latest screenplay - with which his director, Sandy, is not pleased.

3. The Tasting of the Wine

1977-05-02 · 50m

The Maples need to find someone to open the village fête - but who?

4. A Friend in Need

1977-05-09 · 50m

Gordon wants an ordinary life as a welder on an oil rig. Jenny leaves Tom, and the Maples are stuck with their 5 awful children.

5. First Night

1977-05-16 · 50m

Gordon dreads the opening of his new play.

6. Going Up in the World

1977-05-23 · 50m

Gordon is astonished to find that his new play is a hit.