I Didn't Know You Cared

I Didn't Know You Cared

I Didn't Know You Cared is a British comedy series set in a working class household in South Yorkshire in the 1970s, written by Peter Tinniswood loosely based upon his books A Touch Of Daniel, I Didn't Know You Cared and Except You're A Bird. It was broadcast by the BBC in four series from 1975 to 1979. The main characters are Carter Brandon; his Uncle Mort; his mother, Annie; his father, Les; his girlfriend, Pat Partington; and Uncle Staveley. Auntie Lil appears in the first two series. Other recurring characters, mostly from Carter's workplace, are Linda Preston; Mrs Partington; Sid Skelhorn

Comedy

Seasons

1. Cause For Celebration

Air Date: 1975-08-27

The Brandon family all get together to attend Auntie Edna's funeral.

2. A Knitter In The Family

Air Date: 1975-09-03

Mrs Partington is throwing an engagement party, which the men are reluctantly forced to attend.

3. The Old Tin Trunk

Air Date: 1975-09-10

Auntie Lil turns up for a surprise visit, and the family end up going to a temperance bar, with unsuccessful results.

4. After The Ball Was Over

Air Date: 1975-09-17

The arrival of Linda Preston at the normally quiet Works Dance and Social, makes life difficult for Carter.

5. Aye ... Well ... Mm ...

Air Date: 1975-09-24

Everyone discovers that Carter Brandon can carry on a conversation, without actually saying anything intelligible.

6. Large Or Small, Big Or Tall

Air Date: 1975-10-01

The Great Aunts see danger in the proposed second honeymoon of the Brandons. There is only one answer and of course Mrs Brandon finds it.

7. The Axe And Cleaver

Air Date: 1975-10-15

1. The Way My Wife Looks At Me

Air Date: 1976-04-20

Carter and Pat are back from their honeymoon, but as far as the rest of the family are concerned, it's business as usual.

2. Chez Us

Air Date: 1976-04-27

Pat has her heart set on moving to a house on the new young executive housing estate, but the Brandon men are hindering any progress that she can make.

3. A Woman's Work

Air Date: 1976-05-04

Uncle Mort decides that he needs a break from being stuck in the house all day with Mrs Brandon and Pat, but his escape route to Carter's factory is unexpectedly blocked.

4. A Signal Disaster

Air Date: 1976-05-11

Mr Brandon decides on a mystery trip for the annual works outing.

5. You Should See Me Now

Air Date: 1976-05-18

6. Good Wood, God!

Air Date: 1976-05-25

Uncle Mort plays bowls, and the prize is a fate worse than death.

1. Men At Work

Air Date: 1978-01-11

Uncle Mort gets some good news from the Doctor, but Carter is feeling down concerning his future at work.

2. A Grave Decision

Air Date: 1978-01-18

Uncle Mort is getting ready to take his place at his new allotment.

3. Party Games

Air Date: 1978-01-25

Uncle Mort starts to enjoy himself at the party that Mrs Brandon has arranged for him.

4. A Bleak Day

Air Date: 1978-02-01

Carter Brandon gets a piece of good news.

5. Stout Deeds

Air Date: 1978-02-08

6. Paradise Lost

Air Date: 1978-02-15

A discovery is made by the local doctor concerning the spring water from Uncle Mort's allotment.

7. The Last Tram

Air Date: 1978-02-22

Uncle Mort decides that he is going to be dying soon, so he makes a request to the rest of the Brandons involving a mysterious family outing.

1. The Love Match

Air Date: 1979-05-08

The Brandons get a lodger to move into the house, but there is a serious shortage of beds available.

2. Love Is A Many Splendoured Thing

Air Date: 1979-05-15

3. A Tip Top Day

Air Date: 1979-05-22

4. Don't Answer That

Air Date: 1979-05-29

5. The Great Escape

Air Date: 1979-06-05

Pat sets out on her young executive trip to Amsterdam, but things can go wrong when travelling to Europe by car.

6. What's In A Name?

Air Date: 1979-06-19

Pat is in a pretty bad shape in hospital. Uncle Mort finds himself cornered by a vicar.

7. The Great Day

Air Date: 1979-06-26

The day has finally come when Uncle Mort is due to walk down the aisle, but will he actually get round to doing it.?

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Rating

7.0/10

Release Date

1975-08-27

Episodes

27 (4 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast