Series 1

Episodes

1. 1

   1. Pulling

   26 Sept 1977 · 30 min

   When it comes to bedtime, living in a luggage locker at Marylebone Station can be a problem for Mike Upchat. He solves it by living up to his pen-name at a party for liberated ladies.

2. 2

   2. Accommodation Address

   3 Oct 1977 · 30 min

   When Mike's old English teacher invites herself to tea, she expects to be entertained in surroundings becoming of a successful writer.

3. 3

   3. Casualty Ward

   10 Oct 1977 · 30 min

   Borrowing a car for a few days is simple for the smooth-talking Mike Upchat. The problems arise when he realises he has no address to have the vehicle delivered to. St Edwin's Hospital seems to offer a temporary solution.

4. 4

   4. Albert's Benefit

   17 Oct 1977 · 30 min

   When Mike discovers that old Albert is not getting a retirement gift after 35 years devoted service, he decides to take action.

5. 5

   5. The One That Got Away

   24 Oct 1977 · 30 min

   The law finally catches up with Mike and he finds himself in court. No doubt he will have some pretty good stories up his sleeve.

6. 6

   6. One Good Turn

   31 Oct 1977 · 30 min

   Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Sailor — Mike Upchat could pass himself off as any of these, and many more too. But when challenged to impersonate a computer expert it looks as though he has met his match.

7. 7

   7. Home Is the Hunter

   7 Nov 1977 · 30 min

   A problem arises for Mike when he decides to pass himself off as someone and then realises he doesn't know what they do for a living. But a pretty girl spurs him on in the charade — and he carries it off with his usual panache.