Sykes (Season 7)

The Drop Out (Episode 1)

Air date: 1979-10-05

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Eric and Hattie put a close friend's nephew up for a few days - but when they arrive home, all they find is a guitar, a syringe and a pair of eyes staring up from the cellar

Fanny-By-Gaslight (Episode 2)

Air date: 1979-10-12

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: A neglected Eric plans to prove to Hattie she is heading for a breakdown because of all the social work she is doing. Vintage comedy, starring Hattie Jacques and Eric Sykes

The Stay-At-Home Holiday (Episode 3)

Air date: 1979-10-19

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: The siblings are about to leave on holiday, so Hattie discloses the events of their previous vacation abroad. Vintage comedy, starring Hattie Jacques and Eric Sykes

Bad Medicine (Episode 4)

Air date: 1979-10-26

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Eric and Hattie suffer a bout of suspected food poisoning and the doctor prescribes some tablets which produce strange side effects

The Insurance Money (Episode 5)

Air date: 1979-11-02

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Eric and Hattie make good use of an insurance payment when they go on a camping holiday. Vintage comedy, starring Hattie Jacques and Eric Sykes

Six Million Dollar Sykes (Episode 6)

Writer: Eric Sykes

Air date: 1979-11-09

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Eric celebrates his birthday in the local pub and ends up in hospital after a confrontation with the neighbourhood bully. Vintage comedy, starring Hattie Jacques, Eric Sykes and Richard Wattis

The BBC Honours Sykes (Episode 7)

Air date: 1979-11-16

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Eric and Hattie have to attend a presentation ceremony at the BBC, but as usual chaos ensues. Last ever episode of the comedy, starring Eric Sykes and Hattie Jacques