The Gaffer

Seasons

1981

UK

6.9

The misadventures of Fred Moffatt (Bill Maynard), the owner of a run down light engineering firm, Moffat Engineering Company.

Episode List

S1 • E1

All in a Day's Strike

Fred Moffat, long suffering managing director of his own light-engineering company, when Harry, the shop steward, threatens to down tools.

S1 • E2

A Seat on the Board

The shop steward has out-maneuvered and outgunned Fred to the extent that he is now on strike outside of his own factory.

S1 • E3

Albert

Betty has managed to get her cousin Albert a job in the factory and it's not too long before he is causing mayhem. It seems that a lot of ingenuity will be required to help him find the exit door.

S1 • E4

Dear Old Pals

A friend of Fred's from their army days starts working at the factory - but his military methods are not popular on the factory floor.

S1 • E5

The Trouble with Women

Fred has often moaned that the factory is plagued by women but when his secretary Betty takes a holiday, the temporary replacement, Rose, makes him regret his outbursts.

S1 • E6

England Exports

In an attempt to boost his sales overseas, Fred finds his efforts are not welcomed by his staff or his clients - and for his part, the bank manager has a lot to say about things as well.