Tom’s distant relatives, knowing his history, take all precautions possible to avoid any accidents when he takes Alison for a weekend visit. Unfortunately, all the precautions taken turn out to be inadequate.

Chance in a Million

The loose oar on the hotel wall, the lady bent on an amorous intrigue, and the ungracious waiter all lead to Tom and Alison being arrested for housebreaking while dressed only in their underwear. Not Tom's fault, of course…

Plumstones

Chance in a Million - Series 1 - Episode 1

1. Plumstones

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Tom is mistaken for a crooked car dealer, and meets a telephone box full of lady cricketeers, all of which leads to Mr. Little's car being wrecked and Mrs. Little being pursued by a savage dog. It's the fickle finger of fate again.

Honour Thy Father

Chance in a Million - Series 1 - Episode 2

2. Honour Thy Father

When Tom discovers that the bank has not been paying his bills, he goes down there to complain - delayed only slightly by the unfortunate business of the hamster in the phone box. But down at the bank, things are not at all normal.

Flowing with the Tide

Chance in a Million - Series 1 - Episode 3

3. Flowing with the Tide

Tom decides to give Alison a surprise birthday party. How could he foresee a mix-up over the punch-ball and fur coat? How could he know what trouble a drunken pillar-box can cause? How could he anticipate giving a party for seventy-three strangers?

The Birthday Party

Chance in a Million - Series 1 - Episode 4

4. The Birthday Party

Alison's cousin becomes convinced that Tom is a bruiser, as a result of seeing him involved in two pub fights. Thomas' worries and the intervention of Alison's punch-ball lead to Alison losing her flat - another innocent victim of Tom's disasters.

Man of Iron

Chance in a Million - Series 1 - Episode 5

5. Man of Iron

The News is at Tom’s house reporting that a gang boss is said to be hiding in there, and the parachute lands onto the roof by the military lead Tom and Alison to spend the night in a cabin cruiser. Alison has learnt that life with Tom is never dull.

Stuff of Dreams

Chance in a Million - Series 1 - Episode 6

6. Stuff of Dreams

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Tom isn't surprised when two Portuguese hotel workers show up at his doorstep after he has passed '0' level Portuguese - although he didn't take an exam. Tom also feels that he should make an honest woman of his daughter.

The Taxman Cometh

Chance in a Million - Series 2 - Episode 1

1. The Taxman Cometh

When the pony that is taking Penny to her wedding collapses on Tom's car and when she prefers her vet to her prospective husband, Tom is sent to cancel the wedding. But is it the right wedding?

For Whom the Bell Tolls

Chance in a Million - Series 2 - Episode 2

2. For Whom the Bell Tolls

Tom and Alison's weekend visit to her parents' home is intended to warm the atmosphere for the announcement of their engagement, but it doesn't end that way. Thanks to a buzzard, wall-paper paste, a gnome, and other incidents.

The Lost Weekend

Chance in a Million - Series 2 - Episode 3

3. The Lost Weekend

When Tim gets involved in the activities of Neville, a criminal, the result is disastrous for Tom and Alison, Neville and his gang, and for Mr. and Mrs. Little, Tom's prospective "in-laws."

And What Shall We Do For a Ring

Chance in a Million - Series 2 - Episode 4

4. And What Shall We Do For a Ring

Tom is on a winning streak as prizes pour in on him. His luck holds out when he attends an Anglo-American luncheon and scoops up all the lottery prizes, but then it becomes clear that a winning streak may lead to embarrassment.

Winning Streak

Chance in a Million - Series 2 - Episode 5

5. Winning Streak

The local paper has got Tom and Alison’s engagement wrong again, when Tom goes to complain about this and the news item that Tom has committed suicide, he meets Joanna, makes a chivalrous gesture, and gets her, the Rector, and himself into trouble.

Naming the Day

Chance in a Million - Series 2 - Episode 6

6. Naming the Day

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When Mr. Henstridge, Alison’s elderly admirer dies, she is astonished to discover that his past was not as blameless as she had imagined; she and Tom find themselves involved in suppression of some compromising material.

Goodbye Mr Henstridge

Chance in a Million - Series 3 - Episode 1

1. Goodbye Mr Henstridge

Guess Who's Not Coming to Dinner

Chance in a Million - Series 3 - Episode 2

2. Guess Who's Not Coming to Dinner

While Tom is supposed to be on a cricketing tour of Norway, The Little’s try to influence Alison to break off their engagement, but the arrival of Mr. Mungo and the fact that something seems to be eating things in the house, frustrates their plans.

The Blessing

Chance in a Million - Series 3 - Episode 3

3. The Blessing

When Tom and Alison accidentally acquire six children and two dogs, they, as well as Reverend Dodge, the Wingent’s, and Lady Stockbridge, becomes involved in the inevitable police investigation.

The Once and Future Chance

Chance in a Million - Series 3 - Episode 4

4. The Once and Future Chance

It is the day before Tom and Alison’s wedding, but things aren’t going smoothly. They lose the best man, the bridesmaid, the wedding guests and the honeymoon – and it’s not even lunchtime.

Pre-Matrimonial Tension

Chance in a Million - Series 3 - Episode 5

5. Pre-Matrimonial Tension

Brightly dawns Tom and Alison’s wedding day - at the heart as brightly as possible without a best man, a bridesmaid, all the guests, and a honeymoon. It really looks like there will be no wedding at all.