Mildred becomes a TV widow when the Ropers' ancient set breaks down.

My Husband Next Door

Comedy

Mildred becomes a TV widow when the Ropers' ancient set breaks down, but Mildred would prefer to spend their money on something other than a replacement.

George & Mildred

Brian Murphy & Yootha Joyce are a hilariously ill-matched married couple

Brian Murphy and Yootha Joyce star as ill-matched married couple George and Mildred in this classic domestic sitcom. Mind you watch out for their snobbish neighbours...

Classic Comedy

Sitcom

Remembering Brian Murphy - and his starring role in this comedy classic.

Brian Murphy & Yootha Joyce are a hilariously ill-matched married couple

Brian Murphy and Yootha Joyce star as ill-matched married couple George and Mildred in this classic domestic sitcom. Mind you watch out for their snobbish neighbours...

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Classic sitcom. George and Mildred Roper plan a move to middle-class suburbia.

Moving On

George and Mildred Roper plan a move to middle class suburbia. Mildred is anxious to impress, but George is happy to remain working class.

Domestic sitcom. The Ropers meet the new neighbours and their invisible dog.

The Bad Penny

The Ropers meet the new neighbours and their invisible dog, and George discusses politics with the local MP.

The Ropers have moved, so George must find a job - but first he has chores to do.

...And Women Must Weep

The Ropers have moved, so George must find a job - but first he has chores to do at home. Will he breeze through?

Domestic sitcom. Mildred becomes broody and starts to dream of motherhood.

Baby Talk

Mildred becomes broody and starts to dream of motherhood - much to George's dismay. Will he put his foot in it again?

Domestic sitcom. George is not happy when Mildred learns that he has a small endowment.

Your Money or Your Life

When Mildred finds out that George only has a small endowment from his uncle, she decides to do something about it.

George decides to trade in his old car for a broken-down caravan.

Where My Caravan Has Rested

George decides to trade in his old car for a broken-down caravan, which Mildred disapproves of - especially as her snobby sister Ethel is coming to stay.

George begins to resent the fact that Mildred treats the dog better than she does him.

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?

George accuses his next-door neighbour of attempted murder.

Best Foot Forward

The Ropers discover that the local pub serves draught gin and tonic. Meanwhile, George accuses his next-door neighbour of attempted murder.

Sitcom. George is less than thrilled at the prospect of his mother-in-law moving in.

Family Planning

George is less than thrilled at the prospect of his mother-in-law moving in, but Mildred is keen to discuss what should happen to her.

Sitcom. George faces up to the loss of his budgie as Mildred hunts for jumble to donate.

Jumble Pie

George faces up to the loss of his budgie, Oscar, while Mildred is busy hunting for quality jumble to donate.

Domestic sitcom. Mildred is pleased when George gives her an anniversary present.

All Around the Clock

Mildred is pleased when George gives her an anniversary present - but less pleasant surprises are in store.

Mildred is not impressed when George advertises for a lodger to take the spare room.

The Travelling Man

Mildred is not impressed when George advertises for a lodger to take their spare room - but then she sees the man who has applied.

George is ordered to watch his table manners when Mildred's sister comes round for dinner.

The Unkindest Cut of All

George is ordered to watch his table manners when Mildred's even snobbier sister Ethel, and her husband, come round for dinner.

70s sitcom. Mildred's dreams of a cheap holiday clash with George's political allegiances.

The Right Way to Travel

Mildred finds an ideal package tour to Majorca - but George isn't sure about the idea when he finds out that it's for members of the Conservative Party.

Sitcom. Mildred discovers that George has been writing love letters to another woman.

The Dorothy Letters

Sitcom. When Mildred discovers that George has been writing love letters to another woman, a marriage counsellor is brought in over his refusal to discuss it.

George has to go behind Mildred's back to finance a get-rich-quick scheme.

Opportunity Knocks

George has to go behind Mildred's back to finance a get-rich-quick scheme proposed by Jerry.

After decades of service, the Ropers' marital bed falls apart - can they afford a new one?

And So to Bed

When the Ropers' marital bed falls apart and they shop for a new one, George must admit something to Mildred about their financial status - and she isn't best pleased.

Mildred is thrilled to get a letter from an American airman that she had a fling with.

I Believe in Yesterday

Mildred is thrilled when her mother arrives bringing a letter for her from an American airman with whom she had a wartime fling.

Mildred has high hopes when George is in with a chance of a new job - but they don't last.

The Four-Letter Word

George is looking for a job, and Mildred has high hopes for her prospective breadwinner, but, as usual, she is disappointed.

When Ann's new baby arrives, it is up to the Ropers to rally round.

The Delivery Man

When Ann's new baby arrives, it is up to the Ropers to rally round - not that they have any experience of delivering babies.

Domestic sitcom. It's a sad day when George takes his father to an old folks' home.

Life with Father

It's a sad day when George takes his father to an old folks' home, but the next day is even worse for Mildred, as unwelcome guests turn up.

George finally finds his vocation, much to Mildred's delight - or so she thinks.

Just the Job

George finally finds his vocation, much to Mildred's delight, but it's a line of work that may make him unpopular - and now she needs a stiff drink.

Mildred faces the prospect of becoming a step-grandmother.

Days of Beer and Rosie

Mildred faces the prospect of becoming a step-grandmother when George's past catches up with him.

Sitcom. Mildred gets a bee in her bonnet about having a Hollywood-style shower fitted.

You Must Have Showers

Mildred gets a bee in her bonnet about having a Hollywood-style shower fitted, but where can she find someone to do it on the cheap?

George wonders how he can break the news that he has resigned from his job to Mildred.

All Work and No Pay

After resigning from his job, George wonders how he can break the news to Mildred without incurring her wrath.

George has to babysit Tarquin when Jeffrey and Ann entrust him to the Ropers for the day.

Nappy Days

George has to babysit Tarquin when Jeffrey and Ann entrust him to the Ropers for the day. What could go wrong?

Mildred's dog is in season and she wants Truffles to have all the things she never had.

The Mating Game

Mildred wants her dog Truffles to have all the things she never had - and this includes the joys of motherhood.

George and Jeffrey fall out over a game of table tennis during the season of goodwill.

On the Second Day of Christmas

Despite it being the season of goodwill, George and Jeffrey fall out over a game of table tennis.

Mildred is suspicious when George buys her an expensive present for their anniversary.

Finders Keepers?

Mildred is suspicious when George buys her an expensive present for their 26th wedding anniversary.

While Mildred is in hospital with a grumbling appendix, George's old pal Jerry moves in.

In Sickness and in Health

While Mildred is in hospital with a grumbling appendix, George's old friend Jerry moves in. Will she approve when she returns home?

Mildred is frustrated that George is holding her back from having better social status.

The Last Straw

Mildred is increasingly frustrated by her lack of social standing in the neighbourhood, and feels that George is holding her back. Should she move?

Mildred is flattered when George displays a rare stirring of jealousy.

A Driving Ambition

Mildred is flattered when George displays a rare stirring of jealousy, following a sighting of her in a car with another man. Should he be worried?

George's brother arrives with a document suggesting Mildred married an army deserter.

A Military Pickle

After not seeing him for 20 years, George's brother Charlie arrives, and he has a letter which suggests that Mildred is married to an army deserter.

When Mildred sends George's goldfish Moby to a watery grave, he considers another hobby.

Fishy Business

When Mildred sends George's goldfish to a watery grave, George considers pigeon breeding as a suitable hobby - much to Jeffrey's dismay.

A valuable family heirloom could change the Ropers' fortunes - if Mildred can get to it.

I Gotta Horse

A valuable family heirloom could change the Ropers' fortunes, but can Mildred get to it before her sister Ethel does?

Sitcom. George looks to the new barmaid at the Red Lion for some yuletide solace.

The Twenty Six Year Itch (Xmas)

When Mildred wants to be the belle of the Young Conservatives Christmas Ball, George looks to the barmaid at the Red Lion for some yuletide solace.

1. Moving On

1. Moving On

2. The Bad Penny

2. The Bad Penny

3. ...And Women Must Weep

3. ...And Women Must Weep

4. Baby Talk

4. Baby Talk

5. Your Money or Your Life

5. Your Money or Your Life

6. Where My Caravan Has Rested

6. Where My Caravan Has Rested

7. The Little Dog Laughed

7. The Little Dog Laughed

8. Best Foot Forward

8. Best Foot Forward

9. My Husband Next Door

9. My Husband Next Door

10. Family Planning

10. Family Planning