The Upchat Connection

Series 1

1978 · 7 episodes · 3h 30m in all

Episodes

1. 1

   1. The Torchbearer

   24 Oct 1978 · 30 min

   When Mike Upchat raffles the key to his left-luggage locker at Marylebone Station, the winner wins more than just his address book, his second-best T-shirt, all his library tickets and a blind date with a cracker called Suzie. He also inherited the Upchat name, its various pseudonyms, and the entire Upchat personality!

2. 2

   2. Spring in Park Lane

   31 Oct 1978 · 30 min

   Having just chatted his way through his first challenge, Mike sets his sights higher. A chance phone call leads him to the exclusive world of Park Lane and the promise of a free meal with the lovely Shoona. But even a free meal can have its price...

3. 3

   3. Mystery Tour

   7 Nov 1978 · 30 min

   A van drivers' strike leaves Mike temporarily without transport. His simple solution is to commandeer the first vehicle that moves, even if it's a coach-load of Japanese tourists. This presents Mike with his biggest chat-up problem so far: a beautiful Japanese girl who doesn't speak a word of English.

4. 4

   4. The Homecoming

   14 Nov 1978 · 30 min

   Even when he's away from his familiar stamping ground, Mike can't resist a chat-up challenge. He takes Maggie home to Birmingham for the weekend, but almost pushes his luck too far – leaving Maggie regretting that she ever introduced him to her mum and the neighbours.

5. 5

   5. My Fair Lydy

   21 Nov 1978 · 30 min

   If Mickey Finn invites you to a champagne nosh-up down East Slapton Dog Track, you don't refuse. And when Mickey says "Make sure you bring a real East End gal', Mike sees no problem in chatting up a bird from down Hackney way.

6. 6

   6. A Game of Singles

   28 Nov 1978 · 30 min

   One thing Upchats do not do is get married. But when Mike finds himself engaged, his plan to get disengaged lands him in even bigger trouble.

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   7. Will the Real Mike Upchat

   5 Dec 1978 · 30 min

   If Mike Upchat isn't the first Mike Upchat, then perhaps he isn't the only Mike Upchat. Maggie sets him the ultimate chat-up challenge to allow him to prove that he is indeed the real thing.