George And Mildred - Series 1 (Two Discs) (DVD)

George and Mildred are the ultimate odd couple, the popular landlord and landlady from Man About The House who became a household name with Thames Television in the 1970's and 80's. Mildred is vain, snobbish and domineering
George is shy, timid, frigid and henpecked. Together they make a great partnership! This box set features all ten episodes from the first series. Moving On:When George and Mildred plan a move to middleclass suburbia, Mildred is anxious to impress the new neighbours, but George would sooner be knee deep in ferrets and pigeon droppings. The Bad Penny: The Ropers meet their new neighbours and their invisible dog. George discusses politics with their local MP. And Women Must Weep:George has to get a job, there's only one snag: he isn't altogther a woman. Mildred points out he isn't all that masculine either... Baby Talk:Mildred gets rather broody and wonders whether they are too old to adopt a baby. The only alternative is 'artificial insinuation by a wossname' and George doesn't like the sound of that at all! Your Money Or Your Life:When Mildred finds out that George has only got a small endowment, she decides to do something about it. He isn't too happy when realises he's worth more dead than alive. Where My Caravan Has Rested:The arrival of Mildred's sister, Ethel, and her husband, Humphrey, 'The Offal King of Oxshott', leads to problems in the bedroom. So, George trades his car for a broken down caravan. The Little Dog Laughed:George tries to cover up the fact that he lost Mildred's puppy by replacing it with a look alike but all goes awry when the police bring home the original dog. Best Foot Forward:George threatens to sue when Jeffrey accidentally causes him to fall by moving the ladder as George attempts to fix the TV aerial. My Husband Next Door:While the Fourmiles are away, George and Mildred decide to get their house decorated by professionals...but the interior designers accidentally redecorate the Fourmiles house...so George and Mildred must fix it before the Fourmiles return. Family Planning:Mildred's mother visits, but the family decide she is too old to look after herself and decide to place her in a home, however, George unexpectedly takes Mildred's mothers side and asks her to stay with them.