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Series 1 (1970)

1. Family Feeling

First Broadcast: Thu 17th September 1970

Peter Lamb had always aspired to being a family man but his relationships had always been doomed to failure. A chance encounter with his wine merchant's delivery boy gives him an idea that changes everything.

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2. All In The Family

First Broadcast: Thu 24th September 1970

Peter's first attempt at being a foster father has failed and so he turns to his first love - women!

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3. First Of The Many

First Broadcast: Thu 1st October 1970

While he awaits the arrival of his first foster-child, Peter has to deal with a series of unexpected problems.

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4. The Normal Front

First Broadcast: Thu 8th October 1970

Ben teaches Peter the rules for making the fastidious Children's Officer believe he is running a conventional foster home...

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5. Birthday Boys

First Broadcast: Thu 15th October 1970

Peter finds that his birthday has coincided with that of Donald, one of his new foster children. Neither knew about the other but Peter has to make rapid plans for a birthday party...

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6. The Peter Pan Syndrome

First Broadcast: Thu 22nd October 1970

The question of the children's schooling is one that Peter takes very seriously but he is finding it difficult to convince potential new headmasters when they all keep disappearing!

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7. A Little Learning

First Broadcast: Thu 29th October 1970

Peter announces that the frivolity must stop and the children must settle down and do some schooling - they are not amused!

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8. A Spot Of Natural Expression

First Broadcast: Thu 5th November 1970

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9. A Man's Man About The House

First Broadcast: Thu 12th November 1970

Peter finds that his cake-baking skills have become so admired by the children that they persuade him to enter a competition.

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10. A Kind Of Love In

First Broadcast: Thu 19th November 1970

It appears that love is all around Peter Lamb when cupid fairly empties his quiver into the household...

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11. Time To Go Home

First Broadcast: Thu 26th November 1970

A reluctant Freddie is about to return to his mother but the rest of the children conspire to stop it happening.

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12. Love Thy Neighbour

First Broadcast: Thu 3rd December 1970

Peter tries to teach the children about the virtues of civilised behaviour but his "love thy neighbour" doctrine is undermined by events...

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13. Feminine Company

First Broadcast: Thu 10th December 1970

When Peter brings home an attractive lady friend the children are horrified by their vision of the future. They leap in to action in order to terminate any possible romance...

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14. Insert in Christmas Night With the Stars

First Broadcast: Fri 25th December 1970

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Series 2 (1971)

1. Pet Ideas

First Broadcast: Thu 16th September 1971

After spotting a "Puppies for Sale" sign on a garden gate, each of the children decide they would like to own one. Peter objects to all the new furry creatures that have suddenly appeared but finds that children and animals are difficult to part!

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2. House Guest

First Broadcast: Thu 23rd September 1971

With Peter's limited resources in help for the home, he doesn't take too kindly to Ben's request for one of his school friends to stay the night...

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3. Partners In Crime

First Broadcast: Thu 30th September 1971

When Peter welcomes a new boy with a criminal background to his foster home, he is ill-prepared for the numerous brushes with the law that follow.

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4. Economy Class

First Broadcast: Thu 7th October 1971

A financial crisis is threatening to make Peter homeless and, consequently, the break-up of his foster family.

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5. Not In Front Of The Children

First Broadcast: Thu 14th October 1971

The outcome of Norah's on-off wedding is finally resolved when the children decide to intervene.

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6. Name This Child

First Broadcast: Thu 21st October 1971

When Donald learns that he has never been christened, he becomes extremely upset and the subsequent events take Peter completely by surprise.

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7. Gently Does It

First Broadcast: Thu 28th October 1971

Peter has an ordeal in front of him when he goes to meet Great-Aunt Freda from the airport...

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8. Woman About The House

First Broadcast: Thu 4th November 1971

The Vicar tries to convince Peter that he should attend church with his family, and the prospect is further enhanced when Peter meets a string of attractive females on his first visit...

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9. Peter Lamb This Is Your Anniversary

First Broadcast: Thu 11th November 1971

The children have got a surprise for Peter but, despite their good intentions, it causes him a headache - or two!

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Christmas Special: Insert in Christmas Night With The Stars

First Broadcast: Sat 25th December 1971

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