Season 2

1984 · 8 episodes · 4h 0m in all

1. The Tea Party
21 Oct 1984 · 30 min
Martin has invited his old friend Mrs. Beardsmore and her friends from the old people's home to tea. Events slide decidedly downhill. Can Martin's improvisations around bingo rescue the day?
2. The Cricket Match
28 Oct 1984 · 30 min
Martin and his cricket teammates are happily preparing for their next match, when Paul announces that he had played for Cambridge and would like to join in. Can Martin's psyche permit him to let Paul go to bat?
3. A Married Man
4 Nov 1984 · 30 min
Ann and Martin are planning a dinner party for Paul and his girlfriend. Ann anticipates the event going smoothly, but why is Martin buying up all sorts of obscure apertifs for his dinner guests?
4. Housework
11 Nov 1984 · 30 min
Ann must go into the hospital for minor surgery and is concerned about the house's upkeep in her absence. Martin insists that he is up to managing on his own, but when things turn for the worse, help comes from an unexpected quarter.
5. Snooker
18 Nov 1984 · 30 min
Martin has great hopes for winning the upcoming snooker tournament, but his heart sinks when he finds out that Paul is also pointing towards the event. Is there nothing at which Paul cannot be beat?
6. Boredom
2 Dec 1984 · 30 min
Ann has become quite tired of her stay-at-home existence, but she is not interested in the crafts projects Martin suggests. However, her interest is peaked when Paul offers her a job in his salon. What will Martin have to say to this?
7. The Psychiatrist
9 Dec 1984 · 30 min
At Paul's party, Ann meets at psychiatrist and believes he may be just the person to help Martin over his hyper-activity. Little known to her, Martin believes that the one needing professional help is Ann.
8. The Party
23 Dec 1984 · 30 min
Christmas is a bit different this year in the Close. Paul has a few extra house guests and Ann volunteers to look after the overflow.