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Middle-aged Harry Matthews, recently widowed, struggles to raise his two teenage children.
1980
As a new member of the PTA committee, Harry tries to have the school disco night cancelled.
Harry decides it's time they got in a daily help to help with the household cleaning.
Harry somewhat reluctantly agrees to look after Mrs Simkins' goldfish while she is visiting her sister, but, being Harry, manages to lose it.
Harry and Mrs Simpkins are accidentally kidnapped instead of the Lord Mayor during Martin's rag week festivities.
Harry's plans for his day off include writing a detective novel and building a patio, but he finds himself instead helping out Mrs Simkins at the charity hospital shop.
Harry is line for promotion, but must first try to impress his boss with his cooking skills.
Harry decides to clear out the loft but has trouble throwing anything away—especially the priceless painting he thinks he has discovered.
1979
Harry discovers Martin is involved with an older woman.
Harry decides to redecorate Shirley's room while she is on holiday with her rich godmother.
Shirley desperately needs a new dress for a party, so Harry decides to sell his treasured lawnmower to raise the money.
The children encourage Harry to join night school in order to meet more people.
The children are convinced Harry wants to sell up and move away, so he soon finds himself fending off offers on the house.
Shirley stuns Harry by announcing her engagement.
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Harry Worth
Harry Matthews
Giles Watling
Martin Matthews
Debby Cumming
Shirley Matthews
Sonia Graham
Mrs Simkins
