Watching (Season 1)

It was boredom at first sight!

A young couple from Merseyside and their off again/on again relationship.

Meeting (Episode 1)
Writer: Jim Hitchmough
Air date: 1987-07-05
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Whilst indulging in her favourite hobby of people-watching with her sister Pam, Brenda meets Malcolm, a wild biker. Or is he?
Wrestling (Episode 2)
Writer: Jim Hitchmough
Air date: 1987-07-12
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Brenda manages to swallow her pride and asks Malcolm to see her again. However, their relationship looks destined never to be smooth-running.
Outing (Episode 3)
Writer: Jim Hitchmough
Air date: 1987-07-19
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Brenda and Malcolm arrange a day out together to Chester. However, a request from Malcolm's mother causes the pair considerable embarrassment.
Confusing (Episode 4)
Writer: Jim Hitchmough
Air date: 1987-07-26
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Terry thinks Malcolm needs help with his handling of Brenda and decides to talk to her on his behalf.
Leaving (Episode 5)
Writer: Jim Hitchmough
Air date: 1987-08-02
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Pamela decides she has had enough of Brenda's meddling and tells her to move out of the flat. After much heart-searching, Brenda resolves to move to London.
Repenting (Episode 6)
Writer: Jim Hitchmough
Air date: 1987-08-09
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: With her boss Sidney practically ignoring her, Pamela lets Brenda stay with her again. Meanwhile, Terry and Malcolm attempt to play Brenda at her own game.
Hiding (Episode 7)
Writer: Jim Hitchmough
Air date: 1987-08-16
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Brenda talks Malcolm into taking her bird-watching again. Needless to say, it is downhill from there.
Seasoning (Episode 8)
Writer: Jim Hitchmough
Air date: 1987-12-27
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: As the festive season approaches, Brenda, Malcolm and Pamela go in search of a Christmas tree. But they are all still unsure of where they will each be spending the big day itself.