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Series 1
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The New Neighbour
The very first episode of the much-loved cult sitcom by the creators of 'The Good Life'. Martin, played by comedy god Richard Briers, is suburban busy-body Martin.
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Taking Over
King of sitcom Richard Briers stars in the suburban comedy. Martin is ousted as chairman of the Residents' Association. Ann's hopes for a renewed social life are dashed.
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A Strange Woman
Stage legend Penelope Wilton stars here alongside the king of sitcom, Richard Briers, in a darkly comic look at suburbia. Martin is outraged by Paul's behaviour.
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Holiday Plans
Two of Britain's finest actors, Richard Briers and Penelope Wilton, team up for the cult sitcom. Martin is keen for the Close to take a trip to the Bavarian Alps.
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Vicars and Tarts
More domestic disharmony in suburbia as Martin's well-ordered life continues to be disrupted by the next-door neighbour. Martin organises a themed-party for charity.
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Series 2
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The Tea Party
Richard Briers followed up The Good Life with another classic suburban sitcom. Martin arranges activities for a group of old ladies, but Paul upsets his plans.
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The Cricket Match
Classic sitcom with the brilliant pairing of Richard Briers and Penelope Wilton. Martin throws a googly when Paul asks if he can join the local cricket team.
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A Married Man
Richard Briers delivers a comic tour-de-force in the suburban sitcom. Ann and Martin invite Paul and his girlfriend for dinner, and Martin is determined to impress.
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Housework
Penelope Wilton puts up with more obsessive behaviour from Richard Briers in the timeless sitcom. While Ann's in hospital, Martin struggles with the housework.
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Snooker
The classic series that the creators of 'The Good Life', Esmonde and Larbey, came up with next. Martin is hopeful of winning the local snooker tournament.
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Boredom
Richard Briers is the insufferable anorak Martin in the series that paired him with stage legend Penelope Wilton. Ann is offered a job - guess who by? - which upsets Martin.
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The Psychiatrist
King of comedy Richard Briers in the timeless sitcom about an obsessive busybody and his long-suffering wife. Martin decides Ann needs help, and she thinks he does.
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Series 3
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Manure
Richard Briers plays the painfully unhip man tormented by his easy-going neighbour in the celebrated suburban sitcom. Martin puts his foot in it once again.
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One Night Stand
Penelope Wilton, who's since guested in Doctor Who, is Ann in the suburban sitcom. While Martin is at a conference, his workmates play a cruel practical joke on him.
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House to Let
Richard Briers in the vintage sitcom that followed on from 'The Good Life'. Martin's paranoia reaches new levels when Paul suggests some potential new Close residents.
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