COUPLE #1: Ida Taylor, who ran away from a cornfield as a young girl / Charles McLaughlin, a vaguely self-described "entrepeneur"
COUPLE #2: Oney Boren, wife of an oil man / John Granger, whose beard gets in the soup

Ida Taylor is a real hoot, especially during the quiz segment. There's a fantastically funny outtake of her in the "stag reel" for this season (originally released by Shout Factory as a bonus on one of their two great YBYL DVD sets from a decade ago). It starts 5:57 into this video if the link doesn't start where it's supposed to (just make sure you play it to the end-- it's Ida's last line that's the real killer!):

Janet is a young student at a private school. Her nights are troubled by horrible dreams in which she sees her mother, who is in fact locked in a psychiatric hospital, haunting her. Expelled because of her persistent nightmares, Janet is sent home where the nightmares continue.Director: Freddie Francis (Dr. Terror's House of Horrors, Tales From the Crypt)Writer: Jimmy Sangster (The Curse of Frankenstein, Dracula)David KnightMoira RedmondBrenda BruceJennie Linden

⁣Cellmates Fletch and Godber find themselves on the wrong side of the bars when they're inadvertently bungled out of Slade Prison during someone else's escape. Somehow they've got to break back in before warder Mackay notices their absence.
Porridge is a 1979 film based on the television series Porridge.The film, set a year before the final episode of the TV series, includes one of the last appearances by Richard Beckinsale, the actor who played Godber. He died in March 1979, a few weeks after its completion

⁣A musical retelling of Charles Dickens' classic novel about an old bitter miser taken on a journey of self-redemption, courtesy of several mysterious Christmas apparitions.

Embark on a transformative journey through the classic tale of a bitter miser, guided by three ghosts on Christmas Eve. Witness his powerful redemption as he evolves from a heartless individual to a compassionate soul, embracing the true spirit of Christmas. Don't miss this heartwarming tale of change and holiday magic.

Cold war intrigue in France and Hungary. Paris-based reporter Jimmy Race (Andrews) is sent by his boss (Sanders) behind the Iron Curtain in Budapest to investigate a meeting involving the Hungarian ambassador. While on assignment, Race is framed for espionage.

Keeping Up Appearances Bloopers

The discussion in the club turns to ghosts. When Nobby says a ghost is haunting the club, Eddie and Bill make a bet that Eddie can't stay in the club all night.

The lovely Comtesse la Valliere, formerly a spy for Chauvelin, changes sides when she learns of the impending execution of dozens of moderate French revolutionaries. Teaming with the Scarlet Pimpernel and his men, the Comtesse plans to rescue the condemned men - from under Chauvelin's nose. Air Date : 27th-Dec-1955

Friday and Smith are assigned to investigate the strangulation of an unidentified woman in a hotel room. With no leads and no clues, and no idea of who she is, they must start from scratch to find her killer.

⁣Groucho Marx hosts a quiz show which features a series of compe****ive questions and a great deal of humourous conversation.

Sir James Blake has retired from Scotland Yard so that he can assist his niece Hope, and her friend Jerry, in developing an apparatus they have invented, but he is called back onto the case after an experimental death ray is stolen.Director: Robert F. Hill Writers: Robert F. Hill (as Rock Hawley), Basil Dickey Stars: Ralph Byrd, Herbert Rawlinson, Joan Barclay

Filthy gets Richie a job reading celeb gossip on TV-AM and explicitly tells him to get there on time: 4.30 in the morning. Naturally, Eddie convinces Richie to go on a booze binge.

Barry Cryer hosts the long-running show, giving a showcase to established comic talent. Nominally a quiz, but in reality just a joke-fest!

Broadcast 19th May 1971

The Wrong Box is a 1966 British comedy film produced and directed by Bryan Forbes from a screenplay by Larry Gelbart and Burt Shevelove, based on the 1889 novel 'The Wrong Box' by Robert Louis Stevenson and Lloyd Osbourne.

Albert decides to build a bathroom in a very inconvenient place for Harold, who is having a lady friend over for cocktails.

Joan convinces Eddie to buy a new bedroom suite in the sale. Unfortunately Bill wants the same suite, so they both decide to camp outside the shop overnight.

The Abbey of Nanterre has been plundered by Chauvelin, and many of its monks lie dead. Sir Percy decides to rescue the remaining monks, including the Father Guardian, who Percy discovers to be quite a handful.

McHale and The 73 Crew must practice some trickery to keep Binghamton from building his new Officer's Club on McHale's island. McHale and The 73 Crew must practice some trickery to keep Binghamton from building his new Officer's Club on McHale's island.

McHale's Navy is an American sitcom starring Ernest Borgnine that aired 138 half-hour episodes over four seasons, from October 11, 1962, to April 12, 1966, on the ABC television network.

Coronation Day 12 May 1937 While the rest of the nation celebrates, Clarence Sale continues his removals business. He enlists the help of ladies' maid, Jane Travers, a move which changes his life.

Stand-up comedy series from Yorkshire Television which ran from 1969-1974 on the ITV network; think of it as a family-friendly Mock The Week but without the current affairs element.



Hosted by Barry Cryer and featuring many comedians of the day over the years including Ted Ray, Warren Mitchell, Arthur Askey and the legendary Les Dawson!


NB: A small number of jokes used in the series would be considered offensive today