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The Tea Party
Richard Briers followed up The Good Life with another classic suburban sitcom. Martin arranges activities for a group of old ladies, but Paul upsets his plans.
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Episode guide
Series 1
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The New Neighbour
The very first episode of the much-loved cult sitcom by the creators of 'The Good Life'. Martin, played by comedy god Richard Briers, is suburban busy-body Martin.
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Taking Over
King of sitcom Richard Briers stars in the suburban comedy. Martin is ousted as chairman of the Residents' Association. Ann's hopes for a renewed social life are dashed.
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A Strange Woman
Stage legend Penelope Wilton stars here alongside the king of sitcom, Richard Briers, in a darkly comic look at suburbia. Martin is outraged by Paul's behaviour.
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Holiday Plans
Two of Britain's finest actors, Richard Briers and Penelope Wilton, team up for the cult sitcom. Martin is keen for the Close to take a trip to the Bavarian Alps.
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Vicars and Tarts
More domestic disharmony in suburbia as Martin's well-ordered life continues to be disrupted by the next-door neighbour. Martin organises a themed-party for charity.
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Series 2
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The Tea Party
Richard Briers followed up The Good Life with another classic suburban sitcom. Martin arranges activities for a group of old ladies, but Paul upsets his plans.
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Series 3
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Series 4
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Goodbye, Paul?
Richard Briers, king of sitcom, in one of his finest roles. When Paul decides that he is going to close down his hairdressing salon, Martin faces a conundrum.
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Jumping to Conclusions
Peter Egan is the suave neighbour driving a nerdy Richard Briers up the wall in another nugget of sitcom gold. Ann's choice of study partner causes a stir.
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Half an Office
Suburban sitcom from Larbey and Esmonde, writers of The Good Life. Martin wins a battle over his office space but is aghast to learn that Paul is a friend of his boss.
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Stuck in a Loft
Classic suburban sitcom with Richard Briers. Martin, Ann, Paul, Howard and Hilda are spending a weekend in a cottage, when Martin manages to get stuck in the loft.
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Neighbourhood Watch
Richard Briers, fresh from 'The Good Life', in another classic sitcom. When a neighbourhood watch scheme is proposed for Martin's area, he soon takes charge!
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The Footpath
Sitcom hero Richard Briers and stage legend Penelope Wilton team up for the classic sitcom. Martin steps in when Howard and Hilda are denied access to a footpath.
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