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...And Mother Makes Three

Series 1 · 7 episodes · Apr 27, 1971

  1. Episode 1

    Simon's Holiday

    Apr 27, 1971

    Sally packs Simon's bag for a camping trip to stop him making more lists, a test run in the garden leads to a sleepless night filled with fussing, and the children from next door pop round when Simon ends up catching a chill.

  2. Episode 2

    Birthday Bike

    May 4, 1971

    Simon reveals that he's been trying to save enough money to buy a bike, Sally takes on some extra hours so she can surprise him on his birthday, and hiding it proves to be as difficult as getting it home in the first place.

  3. Episode 3

    A Bird in the Hand

    May 11, 1971

    Offering to look after a mynah bird for a lady in need of an operation, Sally finds an empty cage, leaving her desperately looking for a replacement, and a pet shop owner confused by a list of very peculiar requirements.

  4. Episode 4

    Get Mobile

    May 18, 1971

    Peter turns to Pythagoras when the family try their best to Spot the Ball, Sally asks Mr Campbell to lend her a car so she can have driving lessons, and Auntie's unimpressed when she picks up an old banger from a vicar.

  5. Episode 5

    School for Love

    May 25, 1971

    Sally falls for Simon's teacher when she confronts him about his report, being invited to an art happening allows her to show her natural talent, and a date at a cocktail bar sees her get far too familiar with Tom Collins.

  6. Episode 6

    Pound of Flesh

    Jun 1, 1971

    Sally's utterly horrified when Peter tells her that she's got a wobbly bum, the boys bet her that she won't be able to lose as much weight as Auntie, and things quickly get tough when hunger starts to get the better of her.

  7. Episode 7

    Mr Mum

    Jun 8, 1971

    Sally panics when she wakes to the sound of strange voices in the house, Simon and Peter are told to find hobbies when television is banned, and Auntie gets a nasty shock when she tries to spy on a very secret project.