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Bless This House

Bless This House
★ 7.5/10•1971•30m•12•Comedy
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On Howard Road, travelling stationery salesman Sid Abbott and his wife Jean constantly battle to comprehend the permissive ways of their teenage children Mike and Sally.

StatusEnded
Runtime30m
LanguageEN
First Air DateFeb 2, 1971

Episodes

Episode 1 - The Generation GapE124m

The Generation Gap

Sid tries desperately to understand his two teenage children, but the more he tries, the less he understands them.

Feb 2, 1971

Episode 2 - Mum's the WordE225m

Mum's the Word

Sid overhears a conversation between the doctors and, as usual, gets crossed messages.

Feb 9, 1971

Episode 3 - Father's DayE325m

Father's Day

Sally has a date with a mystery man, and Jean has a surprise for Sid for Father's day; but Sid's suspicious mind throws a spanner in the works.

Feb 16, 1971

Episode 4 - Be It Ever So HumbleE425m

Be It Ever So Humble

Sid tells Mike to find a job, but much to Jean's dismay, Mike announces he is leaving home. Sally is so upset that she decides she is leaving too. How will Jean react to her children both leaving? And how will Sid cope with the fall out?

Feb 23, 1971

Episode 5 - Another Fine MessE524m

Another Fine Mess

Sid's boss asks him to look after a special gift that he has bought for his wife for a special anniversary. What could possibly go wrong?

Mar 2, 1971

Episode 6 - For Whom the Bells TollE622m

For Whom the Bells Toll

Dinner time at the Abbotts turns into a debate about the generations, and the morals of meat eating, as Sally and Sid lock horns. Sid and Jean suspect Mike is planning to elope.

Mar 9, 1971

Episode 7 - A Woman's PlaceE725m

A Woman's Place

After many years as a stay at home mother, Jean decides she wants to get a job. She knows the family will struggle without her though, so she hires a cleaner.

Mar 16, 1971

Episode 8 - The Day of RestE825m

The Day of Rest

It's Sunday, and Sid wants a day of rest, but with the sink blocking, and Mike creating his sculpture, a day of rest is the last thing he's going to get. Jean and Sid meet their new neighbors.

Mar 23, 1971

Episode 9 - Make Love ... Not War!E924m

Make Love ... Not War!

Betty and Trev have a huge row, and Trev decides he wants to come stay at Sid and Jean's house. However, this doesn't make everyone happy, and trouble ensues. Mike meanwhile, decides he wants to be spiritual.

Mar 30, 1971

Episode 10 - Charity Begins At Home.E1025m

Charity Begins At Home.

Mike and his friends decide to spend the weekend living on bread and water, and give what they would have spent on food to charity. He encourages his parents to join him. They do; but Sid finds it a lot harder than he expected it to be.

Apr 6, 1971

Episode 11 - If the Dog Collar Fits, Wear ItE1125m

If the Dog Collar Fits, Wear It

Sally has been looking after the elderly in the area, and brings a dog home to stay, as one of the men she has been caring for has had to get rid of him. Sally, Jean, and Mike love 'Fred' the mongrel, and want him to stay, but Sid has other ideas.

Apr 13, 1971

Episode 12 - The Morning After the Night BeforeE1225m

The Morning After the Night Before

Sid wakes up with a hangover after a night with the guys. He has no memory of what happened the night before, and is stunned to see an array of items that don't belong to him. Meanwhile, Mike advertises his sculptures to raise some money.

Apr 20, 1971

Actors

Sidney James

Sidney James

Sid Abbott

Diana Coupland

Diana Coupland

Jean Abbott

Robin Stewart

Robin Stewart

Mike Abbott

Sally Geeson

Sally Geeson

Sally Abbott

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