Episode 1
A Hard Day Out
Dec 2, 1971
Sally struggles with exhaustion during the long school summer holidays, Auntie's unhappy about being tied up and put in the broom cupboard, and Mr Campbell's suggestion to wear them out leads to fun at the fair.
Episode 2
The Matchmakers
Dec 9, 1971
Simon and Peter come up with the idea of finding their mum a husband, Sally's not too happy when a randy admirer manages to track her down, and Mr Campbell agrees to help by playing the part of a rival suitor.
Episode 3
Growing Pains
Dec 16, 1971
Sally protests when Simon talks about leaving school and getting a job, a note suggests that he's run away from home to start a life as a soldier, and a recruitment officer points her in the direction of the intake camp.
Episode 4
But How Can I Tell Them?
Dec 23, 1971
The family accept an invitation to stay at Mr Campbell's sister's cottage, Sally has problems when she tries to find what she needs to iron a skirt, and her attempts to put everything right only make the situation worse.
Episode 5
Once a Year Day
Dec 30, 1971
Sally tells Auntie that the boys don't need reminding about her birthday, a promise from Simon leaves her looking forward to an Italian meal, and talk of going to the cinema leads to a number of rather blatant hints.
Episode 6
All Play and No Work
Jan 6, 1972
Mr Campbell is forced to sack Sally because of the standard of her work, Auntie helps by pointing her in the direction of a job at the boys' school, and a disagreement about staff dinners sees her try her luck elsewhere.
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