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Name for the Day

Clive decides he will go mad. Stark raving mad. His wife doesn't take him seriously, until Clive does something that makes her realise he means it.

What Became of Jack and Jill?

Two young people plot to get their hands on grannie's money, but rather than simply pushing her down the stairs they hatch an elaborate plot to convince her that radical youth have taken over England are planning to do away with "oldies" like her.

Father's Help

A father who ditched his family life to be free and single again finds some unexpected guests left on his doorstep by his wife who has now done the same.

The Education of Corporal Halliday

Corporal Halliday reflects on his life's achievements and wonders where it all leads him.

I Am Osango

Spot-welder Aaron Toft assumes the identity of Aaron Osango - an ex-spot welder who has been sentenced to death and is in jail in an African state.

A Magnum for Schneider

Introducing David Callan, in his first case after being invalided out of the special services.

The Gong Game

Once, long ago, Clive Breeze was a hero whose bravery won him a medal. Now, he's a middle-aged failure who's in big, big trouble.

The Importance of Being Earnest

TV adaptation of the Oscar Wilde play. Jack pretends to be his foolish younger brother, Ernest in order to be a model of moral rectitude to his young ward, Cecily. And he intends to propose to Gwendolyn--that is until he discovers that she loves him because his name is Ernest.