Bless This House

Series 5

1974 · 10 episodes · 4h 1m in all

Episodes

1. 

   1. They Don't Write Songs Like That Anymore

   14 Oct 1974 · 25 min

   Sid decides to enter a songwriting competition with his un-acknowledged classic 'You Can Have My Welks and Cockles But Leave My Winkles Alone'. However, he's not exactly in the same league as Lennon-McCartney, especially when inebriated.

2. 

   2. The Gypsy's Warning

   21 Oct 1974 · 21 min

   After getting a warning from a gypsy, that someone she loves will be involved in a water related accident, Jean tries to prevent Sid from going fishing. But is this the accident that the gypsy spoke about?

3. 

   3. The Biggest Woodworm in the World

   28 Oct 1974 · 26 min

   Sid brings home an old wodden chair, but there's something wrong with it. Meanwhile, Mike's dancer girlfriend comes to stay, but Mike doesn't explain what sort of dancer she is.

4. 

   4. Home Tweet Home

   4 Nov 1974 · 25 min

   Sid isn't too fond of his kids' latest scheme to raise some money to go on holiday.

5. 

   5. You're Never Too Old to Be Young

   11 Nov 1974 · 25 min

   Jean feels like a frumpy boring housewife, and as much as she loves Sid, she feels that their marriage has gone stale. She has a plan to spruce it up but Sid is far from keen on the idea though.

6. 

   6. The Policeman, the Paint and the Pirates

   18 Nov 1974 · 25 min

   Sid's boss wants Jean to star in his production of 'The Pirates of Penzance'. Sid is OK with this, but then he discovers his boss wants him in the show too. Meanwhile, Sally starts chatting with a policeman and Trev brings some paint home for Sid.

7. 

   7. Happy Birthday Sid

   25 Nov 1974 · 22 min

   What should a husband do if his family give him a birthday present he can't use?

8. 

   8. Freedom Is

   2 Dec 1974 · 24 min

   Sid doesn't like the idea of Sally and Mike befriending a tramp. He likes it even less when Sally brings him home and everyone takes the tramp's side.

9. 

   9. 'Mr Chairman...'

   9 Dec 1974 · 23 min

   Disillusioned with the local Residents Association, Sid leads a revolt against the Chairman. Then Trevor takes things one step too far.

10. 

    10. ...And Afterwards At...

    16 Dec 1974 · 25 min

    Sid is asked by Jean's cousin to organise a wedding for her daughter. He refuses, until he realises that there may be something in it for him.