Full House (Season 1)

Full House is a British sitcom which aired for three series from 1985 to 1986. It was the last sitcom to be jointly co-created by the sitcom writing team of Johnnie Mortimer and Brian Cooke, however, it was mainly written by Mortimer alone, with Mortimer writing 12 episodes alone, along with a further 3 with Cooke, while another veteran sitcom writer, Vince Powell, contributed another 3. It starred Christopher Strauli, Sabina Franklyn, Brian Capron and Natalie Forbes, with Diana King, who was later replaced by Joan Sanderson. It was made by Thames Television for the ITV network.

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    First Time Buyers (Episode 1)

    Writer: Brian Cooke

    Air date: 1985-03-07

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: Paul and Marsha have been married for three years and would like their own place. Murray and Diana are unmarried and also want their own place. However, neither couple can afford to buy on their own so it seems that the solution for both couples is to move in together.

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    And Mother Came Too (Episode 2)

    Writer: Johnnie Mortimer

    Air date: 1985-03-14

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: Life should be bliss for Paul and Marsha now that they aren't living with his mother any more. However, she keeps coming round and trying to take over. Murray thinks he has a solution that can't fail.

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    Promises, Promises (Episode 3)

    Writer: Johnnie Mortimer

    Air date: 1985-03-21

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: Paul has always believed that a man should keep his promises, and after a drunken suggestion of wife swapping, Murray holds him to his word.

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    It's Only Money (Episode 4)

    Writer: Brian Cooke

    Air date: 1985-03-28

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: For a man who doesn't approve of gambling, Paul plays for high stakes. Meanwhile, Diana plays her own game in her efforts to get Murray down the aisle.

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    Little Secrets (Episode 5)

    Writer: Brian Cooke

    Air date: 1985-04-04

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: A computer is enlisted to help Paul prove that he's a better housewife than his wife. However, the computer can't explain Murray wearing a dress, or whether he is a thief.

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    Such Sweet Sorrow (Episode 6)

    Writer: Johnnie Mortimer

    Air date: 1985-04-11

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: Paul is so fed up with sharing with Murray he decides to sell his half of the house.

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