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Season 1

  • S01E01 In Safe Hands

    • September 5, 1980
    • ITV1

    With new baby Emma to take care of, Penny is getting restless at home and otherwise alone all day: it's a far cry from her previous job in the army! Meanwhile, Russell's got the chance of a lucrative promotion - if he moves the family to Scotland..

  • S01E02 Jumping the Gun

    • September 12, 1980
    • ITV1

    Russell's got a head start on his new business, and Penny's facing her last interviews before rejoining the army. Unfortunately, whilst waiting at home for very important kit to arrive, Russell discovers that doing the right thing could cost him dearly.

  • S01E03 Come to the Aid of the Party

    • September 19, 1980
    • ITV1

    After a 4-day training exercise, Penny returns home to announce that she's invited a senior colleague for tea - the next day. Russell's feeling increasingly put out and is, to say the least, not amused by this new imposition.

  • S01E04 Twelve Good Men and Pooh

    • September 26, 1980
    • ITV1
  • S01E05 After the Ball

    • October 3, 1980
    • ITV1
  • S01E06 After the Grain

    • October 10, 1980
    • ITV1
  • S01E07 Over a Barrel

    • October 17, 1980
    • ITV1

Season 2

Season 3

  • S03E01 Feeling the Pinch

    • July 18, 1982
    • ITV1

    Russell's home brewery is in the grip of the recession and in need of a significant input of cash. But can he and Penny find somebody who has more money than sense - who is willing to invest?!

  • S03E02 All Boys Together

    • July 25, 1982
    • ITV1

    When Penny introduces one of her new colleagues to Russell, she is surprised at just how quickly he takes to them...

  • S03E03 A Place in the Sun

    • August 1, 1982
    • ITV1

    It's been years since Penny and Russell had a decent holiday but the opportunity to join their neighbours at a holiday villa in France causes Russell to get cold feet...

  • S03E04 Under Pressure

    • August 8, 1982
    • ITV1

    It seems that even when she is laid up with a bad cold that Penny is unable to get any rest - both the army and the brewery seem unable to cope without her...

  • S03E05 One Careful Owner

    • August 15, 1982
    • ITV1

    After receiving an unexpected windfall, Penny decides to spend some of her money on a surprise birthday present for Russell...

  • S03E06 Otherwise Engaged

    • August 22, 1982
    • ITV1

    When Hector Quilley becomes very friendly with her glamorous mother, Penny thinks that her military career could come to a premature conclusion...

  • S03E07 New from the Front

    • August 29, 1982
    • ITV1

    There's a lot of professional rivalry when Penny and Hector Quilley are both hoping to win promotion...