Episodes 12

1 Why Does Norman Clegg Buy Ladies' Elastic Stockings?

January 4, 1987

30m

Clegg has to deliver a note to Marina in the supermarket. Can Seymour invent something highly original to justify all the security?

2 The Heavily Reinforced Bottom

January 11, 1987

30m

A rotting old boat is made to float... sometimes most unsuccessfully.

3 Dried Dates And Codfanglers

January 18, 1987

30m

Why has Compo just thrown something of great sentimental value into Seymour's pond?

4 The Really Masculine Purse

January 25, 1987

30m

After Compo claims that any man who uses a purse is effeminate, Seymour tries to invent a strictly masculine purse.

5 Who's Feeling Ejected Then?

February 1, 1987

30m

Will Seymour's car safety device really make him rich and famous? His "guinea pig" may not agree.

6 The Ice-cream Man Cometh

February 8, 1987

30m

Remember when you could buy ice cream from the man on the tricycle? This episode will refresh your memories for sure.

7 Set The People Free

February 15, 1987

30m

The trio devise a plan to "spring" Howard and Wally for a few hours of freedom.

8 Go With The Flow

February 22, 1987

30m

It's rather difficult selling tickets for the church's Beatrix Potter evening - until someone comes up with an idea to set Compo scurrying.

9 Jaws

March 1, 1987

30m

Seymour insists Edie must be up to date with his latest design in waste disposal.

10 Edie And The Automobile

March 8, 1987

30m

Edie learns to drive, so obvious disaster is expected.

11 Wind Power

March 15, 1987

30m

How can Seymour harness the power of the wind for the benefit of mankind? Once again, Compo is the test pilot.

12 When You Take A Good Bite, Yorkshire Tastes Terrible.

March 22, 1987

30m

Old chum Bill Henry dies in America, which prompts Clegg to take Compo and Seymour on a sentimental journey.

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