Sykes (1972)
Sykes is a British sitcom that aired on BBC 1 from 1972 to 1979. Starring Eric Sykes and Hattie Jacques, it was written by Sykes, who had previously starred with Jacques in Sykes and A... and Sykes and a Big, Big Show. Forty-three of the 1970s colour episodes were remakes of scripts for the 1960s black and white series, such as "Bus" based on 'Sykes and a Following' from 1964 and the episode "Stranger" with guest star Peter Sellers based on 'Sykes and a Stranger' from 1961. Sykes had the same premise as Sykes and A... with Sykes, Jacques, Richard Wattis and Deryck Guyler reprising their former identical roles. The series was brought to an end by the death of Hattie Jacques of a heart attack on 6 October 1980.
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Episode 1 - Sykes At Christmas
Release Date: 1977-12-22Eric and Hattie celebrate the festive season with special guest stars Jimmy Edwards and Sylvia Peters
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Episode 2 - The Hypnotist
Release Date: 1978-01-04A stage hypnotist soon has an unbelieving Eric performing all kinds of antics.
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Episode 3 - Picket Line
Release Date: 1978-01-11Eric tries to strike a blow for the common people - but his chants against inflation take a downward turn. Vintage comedy, starring Hattie Jacques, Eric Sykes and Richard Wattis
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Episode 4 - Football Match
Release Date: 1978-01-18 -
Episode 5 - Decorating
Release Date: 1978-01-25The siblings argue about doing the decorating with Hattie wishing to hire a professional but Eric wanting to have a go himself - with disastrous consequences. Vintage comedy, starring Hattie Jacques, Eric Sykes and Richard Wattis
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Episode 6 - End of the World
Release Date: 1978-02-01The siblings and neighbours congregate on Shepherd's Hill to wait for the end of the world - but as night falls, everyone makes the most of the moment. Vintage comedy, starring Hattie Jacques, Eric Sykes and Richard Wattis
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Episode 7 - Television Film
Release Date: 1978-02-08Eric begins to act like Cecil B DeMille when the BBC decides to come and film in his garden. Vintage comedy, starring Hattie Jacques and Eric Sykes