Episodes
- 1
1. Power Cut
1 Sept 1990 · 30 min
As a result of a power cut, Alf and Camille repair to the candlelit pub where Alf sounds off about Margaret Thatcher, despite her being a Conservative. This sets off an argument with Arthur and Mr. Johnson about a number of things – including death, the undertaker at the next table unsettling Alf.
- 2
2. Suicide
8 Sept 1990 · 30 min
They may be halfway up the aisle but Alf and his bride-to-be are still arguing, especially when she wants to throw out his furniture as being tat. A fake overdose attempt cuts no ice so Alf is off to the pub to talk about suicide, death and Heaven – though Fred Johnson, as an atheist, is having none of it.
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3. X-Rays
15 Sept 1990 · 30 min
Complaining that Alf is a shabby dresser, Camille also wants him to take out life insurance in case he goes first. At the pub, a discussion on health does anything but allay Mr. Carey's fears about getting a hip replacement in view of Alf's hospital horror stories.
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4. Window Cleaning
22 Sept 1990 · 30 min
Alf decides to earn some money by window cleaning for Mrs. Carey. Despite failing to get any wages, he gets lots of free groceries after catching the milkman in a compromising position.
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5. Dogs
29 Sept 1990 · 30 min
Alf tries his hand with man's best friend, much to Fred Johnson's delight, but who's taking who for a walk?
- 6
6. Jury
6 Oct 1990 · 30 min
Initially delighted when summoned for jury service, Alf becomes increasingly paranoid that he is being stalked.
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7. Courtroom
13 Oct 1990 · 30 min
As jury service draws closer, Alf is worried about the possibility of revenge from the criminal fraternity.
- 8
8. Bus
20 Oct 1990 · 30 min
Alf forgets his pass and is unable to get on the bus. The following day, he arranges a day trip for a group of OAP's who, armed with their passes, commandeer a bus.
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9. Storm
27 Oct 1990 · 30 min
Camille is forcing Alf to try and save money for their wedding. That includes no smoking and no drinking.
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10. Wedding
3 Nov 1990 · 30 min
As Alf's wedding to Camille approaches, the preparations unfold: gift giving, Alf's stag night, and finally the big event itself.
In Sickness and in Health Series 5: quick answers
How many episodes are in In Sickness and in Health Series 5?
Series 5 of In Sickness and in Health has 10 episodes, about 5 hours in total.
When did In Sickness and in Health Series 5 come out?
Series 5 premiered on 1 Sept 1990.