With sales down, once again, the staff put their heads together and at the last minute think of advertising on CB radio. It's free, so Mr Grace loves the idea.

Boxing Day at Pledge's Purer Pickles. The factory is quite. The last consignment of special gift-wrapped gherkins for Christmas has long gone.


Nellie and Eli find time to spend a few peaceful hours with the family. It is a small family circle these days and the Pledge's are left with Lily and Walter, affectionately known - by Eli at least - as the Christmas Fairy and King Rat. But is it a good idea to hold a séance to try to get in touch with old Joshua Pledge who has been dead these two years? Is Lily really a medium? Can the ghosts of picklers long departed really roam the factory? Is dad trying to get in touch with Nellie from that great pickle factory in the sky?

This movie features Francie Nolan, a young girl, who vows to make it big in life, with the help of her devoted mother and alcoholic father.

The boys of C Flight are delighted to have 36 whole hours' leave. Ken and Jakey soon get into a spot of bother in London with some of Jakey's old teddy-boy mates.

Mrs. Marsh is once again hankering after an improvement in her lot through the Corporal's promotion; and when C Flight are set on night guard of the camp under Sergeant Dobson, an opportunity arises.

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