Bless This House

S01E07: A Woman's Place

After many years as a stay at home mother, Jean decides she wants to get a job. She knows the family will struggle without her though, so she hires a cleaner.

Overview

Bless this house is a British sitcom starring Sid James and Diana Coupland that aired on ITV from the 2nd February 1971 to the 22nd April 1976. It was written by Derek Collyer, David Comming, B.C. Cummins, Harry Driver, George Evans, Dave Freeman, Carla Lane, Brian Platt, Vince Powell, Adele Rose, Mike Sharland, Bernie Sharp, Myra Taylor, Jon Watkins and Lawrie Wyman. It was made for the ITV network by Thames Television. In 2004, Bless this house came 67th in Britain's best sitcom.

Episodes

The Generation Gap

S01E01 The Generation Gap

February 2, 1971 30 min
Sid tries desperately to understand his two teenage children, but the more he tries, the less he understands them.
Mum's the Word

S01E02 Mum's the Word

February 9, 1971 30 min
Sid overhears a conversation between the doctors and, as usual, gets crossed messages.
Father's Day

S01E03 Father's Day

February 16, 1971 30 min
Sally has a date with a mystery man, and Jean has a surprise for Sid for Father's day; but Sid's suspicious mind throws a spanner in the works.
Be It Ever So Humble

S01E04 Be It Ever So Humble

February 23, 1971 30 min
Sid tells Mike to find a job, but much to Jean's dismay, Mike announces he is leaving home. Sally is so upset that she decides she is leaving too. How will Jean react to her...
Another Fine Mess

S01E05 Another Fine Mess

March 2, 1971 30 min
Sid's boss asks him to look after a special gift that he has bought for his wife for a special anniversary. What could possibly go wrong?
For Whom the Bells Toll

S01E06 For Whom the Bells Toll

March 9, 1971 30 min
Dinner time at the Abbotts turns into a debate about the generations, and the morals of meat eating, as Sally and Sid lock horns. Sid and Jean suspect Mike is planning to elope.
A Woman's Place

S01E07 A Woman's Place

March 16, 1971 30 min
After many years as a stay at home mother, Jean decides she wants to get a job. She knows the family will struggle without her though, so she hires a cleaner.
The Day of Rest

S01E08 The Day of Rest

March 23, 1971 30 min
It's Sunday, and Sid wants a day of rest, but with the sink blocking, and Mike creating his sculpture, a day of rest is the last thing he's going to get. Jean and Sid meet...
Make Love ... Not War!

S01E09 Make Love ... Not War!

March 30, 1971 30 min
Betty and Trev have a huge row, and Trev decides he wants to come stay at Sid and Jean's house. However, this doesn't make everyone happy, and trouble ensues. Mike meanwhile, decides he wants to...
Charity Begins At Home.

S01E10 Charity Begins At Home.

April 6, 1971 30 min
Mike and his friends decide to spend the weekend living on bread and water, and give what they would have spent on food to charity. He encourages his parents to join him. They do; but...
If the Dog Collar Fits, Wear It

S01E11 If the Dog Collar Fits, Wear It

April 13, 1971 30 min
Sally has been looking after the elderly in the area, and brings a dog home to stay, as one of the men she has been caring for has had to get rid of him. Sally,...
The Morning After the Night Before

S01E12 The Morning After the Night Before

April 20, 1971 30 min
Sid wakes up with a hangover after a night with the guys. He has no memory of what happened the night before, and is stunned to see an array of items that don't belong to...

Cast

Sid James
Sid James
Sid Abbott
Diana Coupland
Diana Coupland
Jean Abbott
Sally Geeson
Sally Geeson
Sally Abbott
Robin Stewart
Robin Stewart
Mike Abbott

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