The Cuckoo Waltz

Seasons

1975

UK

6.6

The series, which was set in 1970s and early 1980s Manchester, dealt with the comic complications that ensue when impoverished newly-weds Chris and Fliss Hawthorne take in lodger Gavin Rumsey to ease their financial problems.

Episode List

S1 • E1

Cuckoo in the Nest

Local news reporter Chris, and his wife Fliss live a simple life with few possessions, and twin babies. Their life changes when they take in Gavin as a lodger - his wife Carol has just left him. He brings with him lots of modern furniture, and a Scalextric set!

S1 • E2

One Week Later

Chris and Fliss continue to try and get Gavin to move out, but when he brings in a new colour television, Chris begins to think he's not so bad.

S1 • E3

Paying Your Way

Fliss complains about the cost of living, she can't feed three as cheaply as two, so Gavin gives her a very generous contribution. When Chris demands part of it he finds himself locked out.

S1 • E4

The Anniversary

It's Fliss and Chris's wedding anniversary, but Chris finds he has to work covering a football match. So Fliss unhappily goes along too.

S1 • E5

A Day Off

It's Chris's day off, but his and Fliss's plans are ruined when Gavin turns up from work ill. Dr MacKenzie is called and thinks there's not really that much wrong with him. Having had enough, Fliss goes to her mom's and leaves them to it.

S1 • E6

Fleet Street

Gavin gets a promotion. Chris wants to go down to Fleet Street for work, while Connie introduces Fliss to Tarot cards. Chris and Fliss go for a reading with Madame Stellaris, followed by a trip to London.

S1 • E7

House for Sale

Gavin announces that Carol wants to sell their house. She asks Chris a favor - will he show some prospective buyers around. It goes alarmingly well, despite his best efforts. Then there's the Selling Up party.