Johnny Speight
Director
In Sickness and in Health (1985)
Season 5
This final follow-up to 'Till Death Us Do Part' follows an aged Alf Garnett, now dealing with his wife Else's declining health and mobility, as well as the challenges of navigating the social security system and other everyday situations.
Released Sept. 1, 1985
Episode 30 min
None+
Genres: Comedy
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Production Companies: BBC
Network: BBC One
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S5E1 - Power Cut
As a result of a power cut, Alf and Camille repair to the candlelit pub where Alf sounds off about Margaret Thatcher, despite her being a Conservative. This sets off an argument with Arthur and Mr. Johnson about a number of things – including death, the undertaker at the next table unsettling Alf.
Sept. 1, 1990, midnight
S5E2 - Suicide
They may be halfway up the aisle but Alf and his bride-to-be are still arguing, especially when she wants to throw out his furniture as being tat. A fake overdose attempt cuts no ice so Alf is off to the pub to talk about suicide, death and Heaven – though Fred Johnson, as an atheist, is having none of it.
Sept. 8, 1990, midnight
S5E3 - X-Rays
Complaining that Alf is a shabby dresser, Camille also wants him to take out life insurance in case he goes first. At the pub, a discussion on health does anything but allay Mr. Carey's fears about getting a hip replacement in view of Alf's hospital horror stories.
Sept. 15, 1990, midnight
S5E4 - Window Cleaning
Alf decides to earn some money by window cleaning for Mrs. Carey. Despite failing to get any wages, he gets lots of free groceries after catching the milkman in a compromising position.
Sept. 22, 1990, midnight
S5E5 - Dogs
Alf tries his hand with man's best friend, much to Fred Johnson's delight, but who's taking who for a walk?
Sept. 29, 1990, midnight
S5E6 - Jury
Initially delighted when summoned for jury service, Alf becomes increasingly paranoid that he is being stalked.
Oct. 6, 1990, midnight
S5E7 - Courtroom
As jury service draws closer, Alf is worried about the possibility of revenge from the criminal fraternity.
Oct. 13, 1990, midnight
S5E8 - Bus
Alf forgets his pass and is unable to get on the bus. The following day, he arranges a day trip for a group of OAP's who, armed with their passes, commandeer a bus.
Oct. 20, 1990, midnight
S5E9 - Storm
Camille is forcing Alf to try and save money for their wedding. That includes no smoking and no drinking.
Oct. 27, 1990, midnight
S5E10 - Wedding
As Alf's wedding to Camille approaches, the preparations unfold: gift giving, Alf's stag night, and finally the big event itself.
Nov. 3, 1990, midnight
Network: BBC One
Episode Runtime: 30 min.
Season Runtime: 1260 min.
Released: Sept. 1, 1985
Last Air Date: April 3, 1992, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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