TV Show

Sykes

Classic sitcom starring Eric Sykes and Hattie Jacques as brother and sister twins who have to tackle the trials and tribulations of suburban life.

TV Show Stats +8%

7 seasons

68 episodes total

Status

Ended

First Aired

1972

Rating

TV Show

6.4/10

5 votes • HD

Season 1

16 episodes
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Burglary
Episode 1

Burglary

Episode 1 • Sep 14, 1972

A series of burglaries misses the Sykes household and Mr Brown is the first to point out that they can have nothing worth stealing. Eric counters by saying he has a dog; but when he does buy one his troubles really begin.

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Uncle
Episode 2

Uncle

Episode 2 • Sep 21, 1972

Eric is in his neighbour's black books, an embarassing affair at the golf club guest-night having affected his status. But when Eric reveals his uncle's identity Mr Brown attitude suddenly changes.

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Walk
Episode 3

Walk

Episode 3 • Sep 28, 1972

When Eric takes up walking he soon begins to think big. Mr Brown is not easily convinced of his abilities, so Eric decides to walk to Brighton.

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Menace
Episode 4

Menace

Episode 4 • Oct 05, 1972

Amanda, aged ten, arrives to stay for a weekend. Painfully recalling her sister's love of practical jokes Eric can't believe she's as innocent as she looks.

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Boat
Episode 5

Boat

Episode 5 • Oct 12, 1972

Mr Brown is persuaded to lend his new boat to Eric, who finds navigation harder than talking about the South China Seas.

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Stranger
Episode 6

Stranger

Episode 6 • Oct 19, 1972

Eric and Hattie are visted by a stranger who has returned to honour a childhood promise.

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Season 2

15 episodes
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An Engagement
Episode 1

An Engagement

Episode 1 • Sep 10, 1973

Eric nurses a hangover following an army reunion, but receives a surprise when a beautiful girl appears on his doorstep

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Bus
Episode 2

Bus

Episode 2 • Sep 17, 1973

Eric and Hattie fail to impress the depot manager when they try to run a bus like an airline in their attempt to revolutionise London Transport. Vintage comedy, starring Hattie Jacques and Eric Sykes

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Spy Ring
Episode 3

Spy Ring

Episode 3 • Sep 24, 1973

Eric and Hattie become suspicious of their vodka-swilling, well-off new neighbours. Vintage comedy, starring Hattie Jacques

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Golf
Episode 4

Golf

Episode 4 • Oct 01, 1973

Eric gets a surprise when Hattie joins him on the golf course, and ends up coaching the greats of the game

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Rolls
Episode 5

Rolls

Episode 5 • Oct 08, 1973

Eric becomes a chauffeur for Lady Dorothy, but his driving skills are not up to scratch

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Peeping Tom
Episode 6

Peeping Tom

Episode 6 • Oct 15, 1973

Eric gets his head stuck between some railings. Vintage comedy, starring Hattie Jacques

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Season 3

8 episodes
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The Stolen Bentley
Episode 1

The Stolen Bentley

Episode 1 • Oct 17, 1974

The sibling's plans to impress an important dinner guest are interrupted when a vintage vehicle crashes into their living room. Comedy, starring Hattie Jacques and Eric Sykes

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Holiday in Bogsea
Episode 2

Holiday in Bogsea

Episode 2 • Oct 24, 1974

Eric tries to liven up his tedious holiday in Bogsea and ends up in all sorts of trouble. Comedy, starring Hattie Jacques and Eric Sykes

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The Pub
Episode 3

The Pub

Episode 3 • Oct 31, 1974

The siblings take over a quiet pub for the evening, but Constable Turnbull's intervention soon has the bar buzzing with activity. Vintage comedy, starring Hattie Jacques and Eric Sykes

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The Band
Episode 4

The Band

Episode 4 • Nov 07, 1974

The siblings take on a new lodger, but the police are forced to intervene when his musical enthusiasm proves to be a headache for the neighbourhood. Bernard Bresslaw guest stars

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Two Birthdays
Episode 5

Two Birthdays

Episode 5 • Nov 14, 1974

Hattie takes driving lessons when Eric buys a second-hand car for her birthday. Vintage comedy, starring Hattie Jacques and Eric Sykes

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A Bandage
Episode 6

A Bandage

Episode 6 • Nov 21, 1973

Hattie practises first aid skills on her brother, leaving him bandaged up to the hilt - and unable to get to the shops to make the final payment on his motorcycle. Vintage comedy, starring Hattie Jacques, Eric Sykes and Richard Wattis

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Season 4

7 episodes
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Commercial
Episode 1

Commercial

Episode 1 • Oct 24, 1975

The siblings are persuaded to appear in a commercial when they pop into a hardware store. Comedy, starring Eric Sykes and Hattie Jacques

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Ski-ing
Episode 2

Ski-ing

Episode 2 • Oct 31, 1975

The hapless siblings join Corky for a Bavarian holiday, but when Eric refuses to go skiing the locals take offence. Vintage comedy, starring Hattie Jacques, Eric Sykes and Derek Guyler

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Caravan
Episode 3

Caravan

Episode 3 • Nov 07, 1975

Eric and Hattie regale Corky with tales of their Scottish holiday, which allegedly did wonders for the tourist trade. Vintage comedy, starring Hattie Jacques, Eric Sykes and Deryck Guyler

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Reporter
Episode 4

Reporter

Episode 4 • Nov 14, 1975

When Eric lands a job on the local paper he is sent to interview a rather reticent author, and wonders if his piece will make the front page. Vintage comedy, starring Hattie Jacques and Eric Sykes

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Marriage
Episode 5

Marriage

Episode 5 • Nov 28, 1975

When Eric sets up a business with Madge from the baker's shop, he soon learns her plans involve a great deal more than simply making doughnuts. Vintage comedy, starring Eric Sykes and Hattie Jacques

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Night Out
Episode 6

Night Out

Episode 6 • Dec 05, 1975

Eric's lack of domestic finesse leaves his sister quaking at the prospect of leaving him alone, but he soon has plenty to think about when Madge turns up with romance on her mind. Vintage comedy, starring Hattie Jacques and Eric Sykes

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Season 5

8 episodes
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Home Movies
Episode 1

Home Movies

Episode 1 • Nov 11, 1976

Eric gets his hands on a movie camera and the new toy fires his ambitions to become a documentary film-maker. Vintage comedy, starring Hattie Jacques, Eric Sykes and Deryck Guyler

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Fishing
Episode 2

Fishing

Episode 2 • Nov 18, 1976

Eric and Hattie go fishing while on holiday at the seaside. Comedy, starring Eric Sykes and Hattie Jacques

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Lodgers
Episode 3

Lodgers

Episode 3 • Nov 25, 1976

Corky takes advantage of his wife's spell in hospital to make some money taking in lodgers. Comedy, starring Deryck Guyler and Eric Sykes

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Holiday Camp
Episode 4

Holiday Camp

Episode 4 • Dec 02, 1976

Eric is unhappy about Hattie's choice of holiday, until a blonde Redcoat brightens up his day

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Inventions
Episode 5

Inventions

Episode 5 • Dec 09, 1976

Eric, to everyones frustration, has found a skill for madcap inventions.

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Flashback
Episode 6

Flashback

Episode 6 • Dec 16, 1976

Eric regales his neighbour with tall stories about his recent holiday in Scotland, although the truth turns out to be rather different. Vintage comedy, starring Hattie Jacques, Eric Sykes and Richard Wattis

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Season 6

7 episodes
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Sykes At Christmas
Episode 1

Sykes At Christmas

Episode 1 • Dec 22, 1977

Eric and Hattie celebrate the festive season with special guest stars Jimmy Edwards and Sylvia Peters

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The Hypnotist
Episode 2

The Hypnotist

Episode 2 • Jan 04, 1978

A stage hypnotist soon has an unbelieving Eric performing all kinds of antics.

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Picket Line
Episode 3

Picket Line

Episode 3 • Jan 11, 1978

Eric tries to strike a blow for the common people - but his chants against inflation take a downward turn. Vintage comedy, starring Hattie Jacques, Eric Sykes and Richard Wattis

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Football Match
Episode 4

Football Match

Episode 4 • Jan 18, 1978

Eric works out a plan to get the day off work to watch a football match.

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Decorating
Episode 5

Decorating

Episode 5 • Jan 25, 1978

The siblings argue about doing the decorating with Hattie wishing to hire a professional but Eric wanting to have a go himself - with disastrous consequences. Vintage comedy, starring Hattie Jacques, Eric Sykes and Richard Wattis

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End of the World
Episode 6

End of the World

Episode 6 • Feb 01, 1978

The siblings and neighbours congregate on Shepherd's Hill to wait for the end of the world - but as night falls, everyone makes the most of the moment. Vintage comedy, starring Hattie Jacques, Eric Sykes and Richard Wattis

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Season 7

7 episodes
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The Drop Out
Episode 1

The Drop Out

Episode 1 • Oct 05, 1979

Eric and Hattie put a close friend's nephew up for a few days - but when they arrive home, all they find is a guitar, a syringe and a pair of eyes staring up from the cellar

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Fanny-By-Gaslight
Episode 2

Fanny-By-Gaslight

Episode 2 • Oct 12, 1979

A neglected Eric plans to prove to Hattie she is heading for a breakdown because of all the social work she is doing. Vintage comedy, starring Hattie Jacques and Eric Sykes

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The Stay-At-Home Holiday
Episode 3

The Stay-At-Home Holiday

Episode 3 • Oct 19, 1979

The siblings are about to leave on holiday, so Hattie discloses the events of their previous vacation abroad. Vintage comedy, starring Hattie Jacques and Eric Sykes

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Bad Medicine
Episode 4

Bad Medicine

Episode 4 • Oct 26, 1979

Eric and Hattie suffer a bout of suspected food poisoning and the doctor prescribes some tablets which produce strange side effects

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The Insurance Money
Episode 5

The Insurance Money

Episode 5 • Nov 02, 1979

Eric and Hattie make good use of an insurance payment when they go on a camping holiday. Vintage comedy, starring Hattie Jacques and Eric Sykes

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Six Million Dollar Sykes
Episode 6

Six Million Dollar Sykes

Episode 6 • Nov 09, 1979

Eric celebrates his birthday in the local pub and ends up in hospital after a confrontation with the neighbourhood bully. Vintage comedy, starring Hattie Jacques, Eric Sykes and Richard Wattis

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