Politics, family matters and changing circumstances bring fresh complications to life at Oil Drum Lane. The pair find themselves caught up in disagreements over their home, relationships and ambitions, while Albert's past also comes back into the picture.
Episode 1
Robbery with Violence
Nov 2, 1970
While cleaning the house, Albert knocks over Harold's china cabinet and destroys his valuable collection. To cover up the accident he invents a story that the damage happened during a robbery. Then the press get involved...
Episode 2
Come Dancing
Nov 9, 1970
Harold's new girlfriend is a Come Dancing fan and she wants Harold to partner her in the local championship, but as Harold can't dance, Albert offers to teach him. All goes well until the big night, when Harold has a shock...
Episode 3
Two's Company
Nov 16, 1970
Albert is thinking about getting married and brings his fiance home to meet Harold. Imagine Harold's shock when she turns out to be an old girlfriend!
Episode 4
Tea for Two
Nov 23, 1970
During a bi-election, the local Tory party want Albert to entertain Ted Heath at the junk yard. When Harold finds out, he is furious and promises to do everything he can to stop it.
Episode 5
Without Prejudice
Nov 30, 1970
When Harold finally gets fed up of the house falling down around his ears, the noise of the aircrafts overhead and the cars in the street, he persuades Albert to move to a more upmarket neighbourhood.
Episode 6
Pot Black
Dec 7, 1970
Harold buys a second hand snooker table and has it set up in the front room. He is obsessed with beating Albert at least in one sport, even if it takes all night.
Episode 7
The Three Feathers
Dec 14, 1970
When Harold buys a 19th century commode from a lady during his round, he thinks he has made a killing, but Albert has second thoughts.
Episode 8
Cuckoo in the Nest
Dec 20, 1970
Out of the blue, Albert's long lost son Arthur shows up from Australia, and much to Harold's horror, Albert offers him a partnership in their business, until he learns that Arthur is a lazy good-for-nothing.