Series 1 (2000)1. A Woman's Place ...First Broadcast: Mon 11th September 2000
An Australian turns up at the pub just as the Guv sacks his barman, Steve. There's also a shock as the brewery sacks its long-standing local regional rep. 2. Never Confused ...First Broadcast: Mon 18th September 2000
The brewery dictates that all of its pubs should hold a gay night - needless to say, the Guv is not best pleased. 3. Hoppy Birthday ...First Broadcast: Mon 25th September 2000
It's Terry's birthday, and the Guv's lined him up the traditional pint-per-year to celebrate. 4. Monkey's Uncle ...First Broadcast: Mon 2nd October 2000
The pub is trashed by a local hooligan - unfortunately, he happens to be the nephew of rival landlord and womanising bully Greg Thompson. 5. King Barsteward ...First Broadcast: Mon 9th October 2000
Guv receives notification that he has been nominated to join the Grand Order of the Barstewards. 6. Date With Density ...First Broadcast: Mon 16th October 2000
It's been a year - but the Guv finally has a date. And as the owner of his own pub, he's already got the perfect evening planned... 7. Getting Diggy With It ...First Broadcast: Mon 23rd October 2000
The Guv's reluctantly having his beer garden turned into a car park, but work is stopped when human remains are discovered during the excavations. 8. The Pub That Forgot Time ...First Broadcast: Mon 30th October 2000
Steve has fallen in love with French archaeologist Sue, but Janet won't let her man go without a fight. Meanwhile, head archaeologist Mike believes that there's a great business opportunity at the site. 9. Fawkes/OffFirst Broadcast: Mon 6th November 2000
It's Guy Fawkes' night, also the birthday of little Carl, and the Guv's taking it particularly badly. Meanwhile, a new Guy Fawkes celebratory drink is causing havoc at Thackeray pubs. 10. Help! The AgedFirst Broadcast: Mon 13th November 2000
The Guv's new novelty sign promising free drinks for over-80s (when accompanied by both parents) backfires following a disagreement with the Old Man. 11. More Tea Vicky?First Broadcast: Mon 20th November 2000
Vicky makes a surprise visit to inspect the Guv'nor's books. Meanwhile, Terry's gone AWOL and Steve's sold the time bell for a bag of magic mushrooms. 12. Day Of The Trivheads ...First Broadcast: Mon 27th November 2000
The pub's selected to field a team for cult TV pub quiz show Fact Hunt; unfortunately, the first round will be against Greg Thompson's gaff, the Queen of Hearts. 13. Greetings Stout Yeoman ...First Broadcast: Mon 4th December 2000
Much to the Guv's disgust, the pub is selected as the first venue outside of the Irish Republic to trial a new stout, Rileys, which professes to be stout, lager and ale in one. 14. Only When I Laugh ...First Broadcast: Mon 11th December 2000
The Guv visits Tony Harris in hospital, and bumps into Terry, Vicky, Tina and Sinjun whilst there. The future looks bleak for both Tony and Vicky, but a surprise could be around the corner. 15. Playing Silly BuggersFirst Broadcast: Mon 18th December 2000
Guv and the regulars are oblivious when a drug dealer makes a new dealing base out of the pub. But the Irish criminal is under police surveillance... 16. Bar HumbugFirst Broadcast: Mon 25th December 2000
It's Christmas Day, and a fire at the home means that the Guv's mum has to come and visit. He's determined that this'll be one Christmas she won't ruin. 17. New Year's SteveFirst Broadcast: Mon 1st January 2001
It's New Year's Eve, and with Greg's special guest of 'Cheeky' Alan Supple at the Queen of Hearts, only Janet and the Guv are left. 18. The Return Of Martin GreerFirst Broadcast: Mon 8th January 2001
The Guv and his band of dysfunctional regulars and staff continue with their unique brand of philosophy. 19. Juke Box FuryFirst Broadcast: Mon 15th January 2001
When Miss Jackson bursts into tears after a disagreement with the Guv over jazz music on a new jukebox, Janet suspects something's up. Sure enough, there's a secret to rock the pub with no name... 20. Farts Of DarknessFirst Broadcast: Mon 22nd January 2001
It's 3am, and with torrential rain pouring down, the Guv is woken by Terry at the front door. What could he possibly want at this hour? 21. A Dave, A Dave-OFirst Broadcast: Mon 29th January 2001
Leslie's in court, and Terry takes his opportunity with Lesley. Meanwhile, a particularly annoying arrival at the pub turns out to be none other than Janet's infamous "last boyfriend", Dave. 22. All The World's A StagFirst Broadcast: Mon 5th February 2001
As Terry's wedding to Miss Jackson approaches, Vicky's desperate to find a way out - but the minder assigned by her father is there to ensure everything goes ahead. Meanwhile, Dave refuses to leave, and Janet's getting desperate. Series 2 (2001)Christmas Special: It's A Wonderful PintFirst Broadcast: Mon 24th December 2001
It's 10 months since the Guv retreated to his bedroom, and Terry, the Old Man and the Prof have had enough of Dave's Australian-ness. It's time to call in the big guns. 1. The Man In The Iron CaskFirst Broadcast: Wed 30th January 2002
The Guv's back in the saddle, but crippled by a double case of Barman's Hand. Steve's still missing, and an applicant for Janet's old job turns out to be a student. Will salvation come? 2. Got The Painters InFirst Broadcast: Wed 6th February 2002
As the brewery pays for the pub's refurbishment, Vicky has an embarrassing secret to admit: she doesn't know the pub's real name. Trouble is, neither does anyone else. 3. Wishing On A BarFirst Broadcast: Wed 13th February 2002
As the decorators move inside, the Guv finds himself locked in a battle of wits with an evil Leprechaun. 4. The Harder They CrawlFirst Broadcast: Wed 20th February 2002
The Guv's not feeling himself after his divorce came through, but it's Tony Harris's birthday so he and Terry have duties to attend to. 5. Landlord Of The GiantsFirst Broadcast: Wed 27th February 2002
When Leslie falls under Connie's spell, Lesley brings a new man to the pub. Could this lead to the downfall of The Cowshed? Meanwhile, the Prof claims to have invented the never-ending beer glass. 6. Beer NecessitiesFirst Broadcast: Wed 6th March 2002
Connie is thrown into a moral quandry; torn between her job and 'friends', her objection to pornography, and her residual feelings toward ex-boyfriend Dean, when instructed by nasty brewery owner Mr Jackson to take part in a topless calendar shoot. 7. Game For A GaffFirst Broadcast: Wed 13th March 2002
As the pub faces the latest whim of Vicky's father, the Guv's hopes of finally getting his dream of a carvery could be realised. Will they be dashed once more, or will a long-dead German come up trumps? 8. Speed The PloughmansFirst Broadcast: Wed 20th March 2002
Connie's stressed over a philosophy exam that will total 0.3% of her degree, and the Guv's received a disturbing letter - Terry, however, is concerned only with his ploughman's. 9. Optics Wide ShutFirst Broadcast: Wed 27th March 2002
Uninvited to the Barstewards' Annual Secret Ball, the Guv sets out to sneak in. Could the promised sex orgy and night of abandoned morals break his duck? 10. Storming Up A CookFirst Broadcast: Wed 3rd April 2002
Despite the Guv's protests, Vicky hires a local celebrity chef, the Bare-Arsed Naked Cook. As she and Connie fight for his affections, the Guv continues to insist on his dismissal. 11. Of Mice And MentallistsFirst Broadcast: Wed 10th April 2002
Barman's Hand takes the ultimate toll on the Guv'nor, and he collapses, setting fire to the kitchen in the process. Although quickly saved by the regulars, he's tormented by visions of giant mice, and when Vicky finds out his terrible shame, he's encouraged to visit a psychiatrist. 12. The SlopranosFirst Broadcast: Wed 17th April 2002
Visiting the psychiatrist, Vicky's twin sister, the Guv is forced to confront his demons. Does he want to shag his mother? Is there a mystery about his father? Is he actually confused? And most importantly, is he nuts? 13. This Vale Of BeersFirst Broadcast: Wed 24th April 2002
The Guv's initially ecstatic, as the function room is - for once - booked. Unfortunately, it soon turns out that Greg Thompson is the patron, having found God and turned the Queen of Hearts into a coffee house. 14. Entente Lime CordialFirst Broadcast: Wed 1st May 2002
The Guv's reached the end of his tether. His wife's just got remarried - to a Frenchman - and now Vicky demands he closes down for the last time if his Barman's Hand continues. Could a visitor "from overseas" change his fortunes? Has little Carl returned to his Daddy? What will become of The Cowshed? |
