Schedule Friday 4th January 1985

The Optimist

Series 2, Episode 5 - The Fool Of The House Of Esher

An unexpected inheritance leaves The Optimist with a crumbling and sinister country estate, which includes an equally crumbling and sinister butler named Old Norman. He spends his time trying to win the respect of his landed gentry neighbours as well as avoiding the murderous attempts of his cousin Rachel - who is not happy that she did not benefit from the will and is determined to put it right.

Week Ending

Series 49, Episode 1

A satirical sketch show that started many comedy careers and ran for more than 1,100 episodes, for nearly 30 years.