The Brittas Empire

Series 7

1997 · 8 episodes · 4h 0m in all

Episodes

1. 

   1. The Elephant's Child

   6 Jan 1997 · 30 min

   Gordon organises a sponsored bungee jump and expects his staff to take part. Helen plans a burglary to fund her bid for the franchise of the sauna solarium and Carole returns from her assertion course.

2. 

   2. Reviewing the Situation

   13 Jan 1997 · 30 min

   Gordon initiates a staff review which causes some antagonism. Julie is enjoying armed police protection after threats, which includes body searches.

3. 

   3. http://etc.

   20 Jan 1997 · 30 min

   The centre enters the 21st century as Gordon has everything computerised, which causes huge problems. Drugget is convinced it is a waste of money and will be Gordon's downfall. Helen's therapy course seems only to appeal to staff.

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   4. Wake Up the Lion Within

   27 Jan 1997 · 30 min

   Gordon returns from a course which teaches executives how to release inner powers by roaring like a lion. He encourages his staff to try it out. The Leisure Centre has been nominated for the 'European Award for Excellence'.

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   5. The Disappearing Act

   3 Feb 1997 · 30 min

   The staff at the leisure centre compete for the Employee of the Month award, although Gordon is not convinced of the wisdom of the competition. Colin brushes up his magic act for Julie's niece's birthday party. Helen holds a dream workshop.

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   6. Gavin Featherly RIP

   10 Feb 1997 · 30 min

   Gavin is feeling depressed and is receiving therapy from Helen. He joins the rest of the staff on their annual weekend break to Burbidge-on-Sea and goes missing so Gordon arranges a funeral.

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   7. Exposed

   17 Feb 1997 · 30 min

   Investigative journalist, Roger Ferguson, is preparing to make a television exposé of the goings-on at Whitbury Newtown Leisure Centre. Gordon is led to believe this will be a serious documentary. An outbreak of Bobula fever causes panic.

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   8. Curse of the Tiger Women

   24 Feb 1997 · 30 min

   Gordon prepares to celebrate seven wonderful years since the centre opened, but Druggett tells him he has been chosen for early retirement. Helen reveals to Gordon that he's the father of Carole's twins!