Three Up, Two Down

Nick, a photographer, and his young wife, Angie, have just become the proud parents of a little boy, but money is tight, so Nick's south London father, Sam, has a suggestion to alleviate the financial burden. However, Angie's mother Daphne arrives from Cheltenham with an alternative suggestion - and she's used to getting her own way.

Première diffusion : 15 avril 1985

Both Sam and Daphne move into the basement. This does not bode well for a life of domestic bliss - and an unexpected visitor highlights the problems.

Première diffusion : 22 avril 1985

Sam and Daphne have been sharing the flat for a few weeks, but it has not been an easy time for either of them. Against her better judgment, Daphne is forced to include Sam in her social life.

Première diffusion : 29 avril 1985

Sam and Daphne are trying to settle down to some sort of routine. Daphne tries to improve her social life but hasn't accounted for Sam.

Première diffusion : 6 mai 1985

Daphne is the proud owner of an antique which Sam wants. He attempts to arouse her sympathies - but Daphne is a hard case to crack.

Première diffusion : 13 mai 1985

Daphne is at the end of her tether. She feels the time is right for some hard bargaining, but she hasn't bargained for Sam.

Première diffusion : 20 mai 1985

The last thing Daphne needs in her life is Sam's penguin. Perhaps her new neighbour will be some consolation.

Première diffusion : 7 avril 1986

Chinese dinner d deux for Daphne and the Major. But Sam reckons it's all very inscrutable.

Première diffusion : 14 avril 1986

Daphne has a visitor from Cheltenham with whom she has everything in common - or does she?

Première diffusion : 21 avril 1986

Daphne comes face to face with rock 'n' roll - and wishes she hadn't. Sam attempts to gallop to her rescue.

Première diffusion : 28 avril 1986

Sam tries to play his cards right. But who's the pot?

Première diffusion : 5 mai 1986

Daphne receives good news and bad news - for Sam it's bad news and good news.

Première diffusion : 12 mai 1986

Despite the Major's departure under a cloud, Daphne finds it hard to accept Sam as a silver lining.

Première diffusion : 6 septembre 1987

Daphne prepares for the Major's appointment at the police station, blissfully unaware of Sam's appointment at the zoo.

Première diffusion : 13 septembre 1987

Daphne tries to come to terms with the scales of crocodiles and justice.

Première diffusion : 20 septembre 1987

Nick's career could be taking off, but where does that leave unemployed Angie?

Première diffusion : 27 septembre 1987

Daphne thought that life couldn't get any worse. But a phone call proves it can.

Première diffusion : 4 octobre 1987

Daphne's fears are confirmed when a trip to the coast finds her all at sea with Sam.

Première diffusion : 11 octobre 1987

Daphne rejects Sams's advice and returns to Cheltenham to find wisdom from a more reliable source.

Première diffusion : 18 octobre 1987

Much to Daphne's delight, Sam has packed up taxidermy, but to her disgust has taken up with Rhonda, their next-door neighbour. Angie is becoming successful as a model and Nick is pursuing a career as a photo-journalist.

Première diffusion : 14 mai 1989

Sam's friendship with Rhonda is growing and Nick is determined to continue photographing the family for his article. In the meantime Daphne is playing emotional games.

Première diffusion : 21 mai 1989

Sam and Daphne discover a new kind of friendship, creating a problem for Sam and Rhonda. Nick is concerned about Rob and Angie but is still determined to go through with his article.

Première diffusion : 28 mai 1989

Sam, having arranged a surprise for Daphne, is disappointed to discover she is not free. Worried, he decides to find out why.

Première diffusion : 4 juin 1989

While Angie is psyching herself up for her commercial test, Daphne is also preparing for something very important, and has Sam's full support.

Première diffusion : 11 juin 1989

Nanny Parker's invitation to lunch in Cheltenham includes Sam. The visit goes very well - but not the journey back to London.

Première diffusion : 18 juin 1989