With the Fourmiles on holiday for the week, Mildred has been entrusted with the key so that she may water their plants. Lucky timing for George as his television has just stopped working. But ...

George hasn't been allowed to forget his wedding anniversary, and buys Mildred a carriage clock. Meanwhile, the Fourmiles return from a 'winter holiday' to find their house burgled.

7. The Little Dog Laughed - George begins to resent the fact that Mildred treats the dog better than she does him.Should he be trusted to take Truffles for a walk in the park? More info ...

Brian Murphy, who has died aged 92, achieved greatness with George and Mildred - and made the show far more than just a suburban sitcom ...

to be followed by the spinoff George and Mildred, which saw the bickering Ropers move to a nicer home on the series that lasted five seasons through 1976-79. This should all sound very familiar to ...

A special Christmas episode from 1979. When Mildred wants to be the belle of the Young Conservatives Christmas ball, George looks to the new barmaid at the Red Lion for some yuletide solace.