Series 3

01 The Reporters Episode 19th October 1972 Two provincial newspaper reporters - one a young idealist starting out on his career, the other an embittered man who previously wrote for a failed national daily - swap views. 02 A Life Is for Ever Episode 216th October 1972 The story of a man serving a 30-year prison sentence for killing a cop 03 Carson Country Episode 323rd October 1972 A story about the origin of the Stormont state 04 Man Friday Episode 430th October 1972 The story of Robinson Crusoe from Man Friday's viewpoint 05 Triple Exposure Episode 56th November 1972 A hippie breaks into the house of a middle-aged couple and forms a relationship with them 06 Better than the Movies Episode 613th November 1972 A man celebrating his birthday comes to appreciate the difference between media fantasy and mundane reality. 07 The General's Day Episode 720th November 1972 An elderly general woos a shy school teacher. 08 The Bankrupt Episode 827th November 1972 A washed-up executive is on the verge of bankruptcy. 09 Just Your Luck Episode 94th December 1972 A pregnant teenager sets about wooing a sailor in a sectarian council estate in Greenock. 10 The Bouncing Boy Episode 1011th December 1972 A young couple have a baby boy. However, the new father doesn't take to his new position quite as well as expected. 11 Shakespeare or Bust Episode 118th January 1973 The adventures of three Derbyshire miners going to Stratford-upon-Avon on a barge 12 Land of Green Ginger Episode 1215th January 1973 Faced with the prospect of being sent to work abroad, Sally Brown returns home from London to Hull, to see if she still feels the same attachment for her home town - and for her old boyfriend Mike Thurlow. Will she decide to take the job abroad or return to live with Mike in Hull? 13 Kisses at Fifty Episode 1322nd January 1973 A long-married husband leaves his family for a barmaid. 14 Highway Robbery Episode 1429th January 1973 A man fights council plans to demolish his home to make way for a new bypass. 15 Song at Twilight Episode 155th February 1973 The story of a defiant football manager in terminal decline 16 Only Make Believe Episode 1612th February 1973 As a playwright dictates notes about his newest play to his secretary, scenes from the play are acted out. 17 For Sylvia or The Air Show Episode 1719th February 1973 Was this the finest hour? Sifting the truth and fiction about the Battle of Britain, Burrows and Harding give their own account of how the nation sees its heroes - and itself. 18 The Operation Episode 1826th February 1973 David Adler is an operator. He strips assets, other men's wives, and his oldest friend's soul - anything for a cool million. 19 Access to the Children Episode 195th March 1973 Malcolmson spends every Sunday taking his children to the zoo, reflecting on the breakdown of his marriage and the events that brought about his divorce. Is there a chance the family can be brought back together? 20 Hard Labour Episode 2012th March 1973 The trials of an overworked and underappreciated housecleaner 21 Man Above Men Episode 2119th March 1973 "I'm the judge's daughter - I think he's a monstrous old man. I think all men who say 'I'm only doing my job' are monstrous. I've despaired of changing him. But I'd stop short of killing him." 22 Speech Day Episode 2226th March 1973 Three underachievers have fun at a school speech day 23 Steps Back Episode 2314th May 1973 "Fifteen years since I was forced t' leave, forced t' leave me roots, the territory of me heart." When Gerry takes his fiancée Nita home to Brighouse, what will they find? 24 Three's One Episode 244th June 1973 Are Maggie and Tony using each other as a means of communicating with Dr Leafer? Or are they using Dr Leafer as a means of communicating with each other? 25 Edward G.--Like the Film Star Episode 2511th June 1973 Edward G. is nothing like a film star; his life has been ordinary - until now. But he's just had a shattering experience. This edition is missing from the BBC archives. 26 Blooming Youth Episode 2618th June 1973 The problems of four people sharing an apartment 27 The Stretch Episode 2725th June 1973 Everyone always looked after Maureen. But her husband comes home after two years in prison and finds she has grown up and he's not ready for the change. 28 Making the Play Episode 282nd July 1973 They no longer live together because, after 11 years, the marriage is over. So why is she always turning up to see him at the most embarrassing times? And why doesn't he send her away?