The Cuckoo Waltz

The Cuckoo Waltz was a British television sitcom made by Granada Television for the ITV network between 1975 and 1977 and in 1980. The series which was set in 1970s and Manchester, written by Geoffrey Lancashire, produced and directed by Bill Gilmour, dealt with the comic complications that ensue when impoverished newlyweds Chris and Fliss Hawthorne take in a lodger, Gavin Rumsey, to ease their financial problems. Collins left after 3 series and was replaced by Ian Saynor as Adrian Lockett in the fourth series. The series was re-screened by now defunct Satellite TV channel, Granada Plus, in the late 1990s and early-mid-2000s.

Comedy

Seasons

1. Cuckoo in the nest

Air Date: 1975-10-27

There is a cuckoo in the nest as Chris's best friend, Gavin comes to stay after his marriage break-up. Chris's desire for a peaceful life has to be put on hold as his rich, successful playboy friend needs a helping hand.

2. One Week Later

Air Date: 1975-11-03

Gavin has outstayed his welcome and the young couple grow tired of him commandeering the house as if it were his own, not to mention the late night antics.

3. Paying Your Way

Air Date: 1975-11-10

Money is tight and Mr and Mrs Hawthorne finally ask their new lodger for payment as Fliss is having problems making ends meet.

4. The Anniversary

Air Date: 1975-11-17

5. A Day Off

Air Date: 1975-11-24

6. Fleet Street

Air Date: 1975-12-01

7. House for Sale

Air Date: 1975-12-08

1. The Babysitter

Air Date: 1976-07-08

2. Financial Difficulties

Air Date: 1976-07-15

3. The Armchair

Air Date: 1976-07-22

4. Connie

Air Date: 1976-07-29

5. The Model

Air Date: 1976-08-05

6. The Letter

Air Date: 1976-08-12

1. It's All Greek To Me

Air Date: 1977-01-10

2. The Treat

Air Date: 1977-01-17

3. The Air Hostesses

Air Date: 1977-01-24

4. The Policeman

Air Date: 1977-01-31

5. Perspectives

Air Date: 1977-02-07

6. Alterations

Air Date: 1977-02-14

1. The New Lodger

Air Date: 1980-06-26

2. The Neighbour

Air Date: 1980-07-03

3. Leather

Air Date: 1980-07-10

4. A Love That Does Not Dim

Air Date: 1980-07-17

5. Guess Who's Coming To Dinner

Air Date: 1980-07-24

6. The Press Ball

Air Date: 1980-07-31

7. An Ideal Home

Air Date: 1980-08-07

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Rating

6.7/10

Release Date

1975-10-27

Episodes

26 (4 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast