Three Up, Two Down
Comedy series about Nick and Angie, a young married couple, Angie's snobbish mother Daphne, and Nick's cockney father Sam. Much of the humour arises from the fact that the mismatched Daphne and Sam are forced by circumstances to share the flat below that occupied by their children.
Seasons
1. Your Place or Mine?
Air Date: 1985-04-15
Nick, a photographer, and his young wife, Angie, have just become the proud parents of a little boy, but money is tight, so Nick's south London father, Sam, has a suggestion to alleviate the financial burden. However, Angie's mother Daphne arrives from Cheltenham with an alternative suggestion - and she's used to getting her own way.
2. Widower's Mite
Air Date: 1985-04-22
Both Sam and Daphne move into the basement. This does not bode well for a life of domestic bliss - and an unexpected visitor highlights the problems.
3. Ill Wind from Cheltenham
Air Date: 1985-04-29
Sam and Daphne have been sharing the flat for a few weeks, but it has not been an easy time for either of them. Against her better judgment, Daphne is forced to include Sam in her social life.
4. Epping's Not Far
Air Date: 1985-05-06
Sam and Daphne are trying to settle down to some sort of routine. Daphne tries to improve her social life but hasn't accounted for Sam.
5. Just Desserts
Air Date: 1985-05-13
Daphne is the proud owner of an antique which Sam wants. He attempts to arouse her sympathies - but Daphne is a hard case to crack.
6. Two Down, One to Go
Air Date: 1985-05-20
Daphne is at the end of her tether. She feels the time is right for some hard bargaining, but she hasn't bargained for Sam.
1. Major Inconvience
Air Date: 1986-04-07
The last thing Daphne needs in her life is Sam's penguin. Perhaps her new neighbour will be some consolation.
2. Sweet and Sour
Air Date: 1986-04-14
Chinese dinner d deux for Daphne and the Major. But Sam reckons it's all very inscrutable.
3. Arrivals and Departures
Air Date: 1986-04-21
Daphne has a visitor from Cheltenham with whom she has everything in common - or does she?
4. It's Only Rock 'n' Roll
Air Date: 1986-04-28
Daphne comes face to face with rock 'n' roll - and wishes she hadn't. Sam attempts to gallop to her rescue.
5. Winner Takes All
Air Date: 1986-05-05
Sam tries to play his cards right. But who's the pot?
6. Ill Met By Candlelight
Air Date: 1986-05-12
Daphne receives good news and bad news - for Sam it's bad news and good news.
1. Four's a Crowd
Air Date: 1987-09-06
Despite the Major's departure under a cloud, Daphne finds it hard to accept Sam as a silver lining.
2. One Flew Over the Perimeter Fence
Air Date: 1987-09-13
Daphne prepares for the Major's appointment at the police station, blissfully unaware of Sam's appointment at the zoo.
3. Truth and Consequences
Air Date: 1987-09-20
Daphne tries to come to terms with the scales of crocodiles and justice.
4. Mirror Mirror on the Wall
Air Date: 1987-09-27
Nick's career could be taking off, but where does that leave unemployed Angie?
5. Jailhouse Shock
Air Date: 1987-10-04
Daphne thought that life couldn't get any worse. But a phone call proves it can.
6. Come Sail with Me
Air Date: 1987-10-11
Daphne's fears are confirmed when a trip to the coast finds her all at sea with Sam.
7. Life and Death
Air Date: 1987-10-18
Daphne rejects Sams's advice and returns to Cheltenham to find wisdom from a more reliable source.
1. Passionfruit
Air Date: 1989-05-14
Much to Daphne's delight, Sam has packed up taxidermy, but to her disgust has taken up with Rhonda, their next-door neighbour. Angie is becoming successful as a model and Nick is pursuing a career as a photo-journalist.
2. On the Radio
Air Date: 1989-05-21
Sam's friendship with Rhonda is growing and Nick is determined to continue photographing the family for his article. In the meantime Daphne is playing emotional games.
3. Omelettes and Optimism
Air Date: 1989-05-28
Sam and Daphne discover a new kind of friendship, creating a problem for Sam and Rhonda. Nick is concerned about Rob and Angie but is still determined to go through with his article.
4. Golf
Air Date: 1989-06-04
Sam, having arranged a surprise for Daphne, is disappointed to discover she is not free. Worried, he decides to find out why.
5. The Driving Test
Air Date: 1989-06-11
While Angie is psyching herself up for her commercial test, Daphne is also preparing for something very important, and has Sam's full support.
6. Cheltenham
Air Date: 1989-06-18
Nanny Parker's invitation to lunch in Cheltenham includes Sam. The visit goes very well - but not the journey back to London.
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Rating
5.7/10
Release Date
1985-04-15
Episodes
25 (4 seasons)
Status
Ended
