Bottle Boys

Deacon finds one of his elderly customers poised for a suicide attempt on a windowsill six floors up.

Première diffusion : 1 septembre 1984

Dawson Dairy is on the rocks, sales are down, and the bank is threatening to force them into liquidation. Deacon organises a petition and the milk roundsmen rally for a fight to save their jobs.

Première diffusion : 8 septembre 1984

When old Cyril retires, the boys' noses are put seriously out of joint by his replacement: the stern, no-nonsense Joan Foster! Something has to be done.

Première diffusion : 15 septembre 1984

Jock is off work with the flu. When Deacon and the boys pop by for a visit, they find themselves stuck in a busted lift.

Première diffusion : 22 septembre 1984

Stan is organising a benefit for a local old folks' home, but, with no one famous on the bill, tickets aren't moving. Deacon, however, has a big-name celebrity on his round...

Première diffusion : 29 septembre 1984

After a whirlwind weekend romance, Deacon and Sharon announce their engagement and imminent nuptials.

Première diffusion : 6 octobre 1984

Stan loses the key to the safe and Deacon offers to spend the night in the dairy to guard the cash.

Première diffusion : 13 juillet 1985

After Jock correctly predicts the outcome of three consecutive horse races, even Deacon has to admit he seems to possess 'the feeling'. The lads quickly pull together a syndicate, hoping to be millionaires by the end of the day.

Première diffusion : 20 juillet 1985

The egg marketing board ropes in the dairy to help increase sales by promoting a cooking demonstration event. Deacon is selected for special duties but has to wear some rather unflattering gear...

Première diffusion : 27 juillet 1985

It's promotion time at the milk depot. Deacon's efforts to be the winner in the chicken selling drive leads him into trouble.

Première diffusion : 3 août 1985

Residents have started moving into a new estate, which means extended rounds – that is, until Dawson's rival, Marshal's, reneges on a deal about how to divide up the streets. Deacon finds himself defending Dawson's honour.

Première diffusion : 10 août 1985

When Billy wins a trip for two to Paris, Deacon inveigles himself with the second ticket on the basis of playing wingman for picking up French girls.

Première diffusion : 17 août 1985

Chelsea are playing Arsenal in the Milk Cup, and as a true blue, Deacon is desperate to be in attendance – by any means necessary!

Première diffusion : 24 août 1985