Sykes

Eric is in his neighbour's black books, an embarassing affair at the golf club guest-night having affected his status. But when Eric reveals his uncle's identity Mr Brown attitude suddenly changes.

When Eric takes up walking he soon begins to think big. Mr Brown is not easily convinced of his abilities, so Eric decides to walk to Brighton.

Amanda, aged ten, arrives to stay for a weekend. Painfully recalling her sister's love of practical jokes Eric can't believe she's as innocent as she looks.

Mr Brown is persuaded to lend his new boat to Eric, who finds navigation harder than talking about the South China Seas.

Eric and Hattie are visted by a stranger who has returned to honour a childhood promise.

The local football team needs a referee - kindly but firm, worthy of respect. They choose Eric.

Eric abandons domestic chores to join Hattie at the local factory.

As Eric takes out the rubbish to the dustbin a gust of wind distributes it on to Mr Brown's footpath.

Eric and Hattie are alarmed to find that they have a mouse in the house. Eric tries several ways of getting rid of it but none succeed and he has to call in the big guns.

After being bitten by a dog Eric consults his doctor and is suddenly afflicted by a less easily treated malady.