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Hampton Court: episode guide

Episode 1

Thursday, May 30, 1991
Written by Gary Reilly, John Flanagan
Directed by Sally Brady

Lisa hides Sam from Mr. Colloudos, who has problems with cockroach infestation. Richard sets up a romantic dinner date in the empty flat next door, only to discover it's been inhabited by Hampton Court's newest resident, Betty Wilson.

With: Lucy-Anne Elliott & Simon Hill as Sam, Miranda Otto as Melissa

Episode 2

Thursday, June 6, 1991
Written by Gary Reilly, John Flanagan
Directed by Sally Brady

It's rent day, but the flatmates are a little short on funds. Sophie's parents panic when they think she's living with a man.

With: Lucy-Anne Elliott & Simon Hill as Sam, Henri Szeps as Mr Verstak, Sheila Kennelly as Mrs Verstak

Universal Stewdios

Episode 3
Thursday, June 13, 1991
Written by Gary Reilly, John Flanagan
Directed by Sally Brady

Tired of Richard and Trevor hogging all the food, Lisa decides not to cook for them anymore. The boys fend for themselves by making a stew with everything they can find.

With: Lucy-Anne Elliott & Simon Hill as Sam

Walking the Dog

Episode 4
Thursday, June 20, 1991
Written by Gary Reilly, John Flanagan
Directed by Sally Brady

Trevor is forced to babysit after Sophie sets Lisa up on a blind date. Richard makes a bet that if he wins at chess, Mr. Colloudos pays his rent. If Richard loses, he must walk the rottweilers for a week.

With: Lucy-Anne Elliott as Diana, Simon Hill as Sam

Sophie's Choice

Episode 5
Thursday, June 27, 1991
Written by Gary Reilly, John Flanagan
Directed by Sally Brady

Richard volunteers to carry out repairs, but tries getting others to do the work for him. Embarrassed about not having had her "first time", Sophie wants the flat vacated for her special date.

With: Robert Hughes as Martin Kelly, Lucy-Anne Elliott & Simon Hill as Sam

My Mother, My Self

Episode 6
Thursday, July 4, 1991
Written by Gary Reilly, John Flanagan
Directed by Sally Brady

Trevor leaves for an overnight gig in Newcastle, while Lisa's mother arrives and gets everybody cleaning house.

With: Lucy-Anne Elliott & Simon Hill as Sam

Shocking News

Episode 7
Thursday, July 11, 1991
Written by Gary Reilly, John Flanagan
Directed by Sally Brady

An unusually large power bill causes the flatmates to cut back on their electricity use. Richard tries getting Betty to buy his surplus stock of detergent bottles.

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Loony Balloony

Episode 8
Thursday, July 18, 1991
Written by Gary Reilly, John Flanagan
Directed by Sally Brady

Betty's mending skills are called for when Trevor damages Mr. Colloudos's curtains with the vacuum cleaner. Richard finds a new job entertaining at parties as a clown.

With: Rebecca Cross as Deleen, Lucy-Anne Elliott & Simon Hill as Sam

Paterson's Curse

Episode 9
Thursday, July 25, 1991
Written by Gary Reilly, John Flanagan
Directed by Sally Brady

The flatmates concoct a plan to try and persuade Mr. Colloudos not to sell Hampton Court to a developer.

With: Peter Sumner as Max, Lucy-Anne Elliott & Simon Hill as Sam

The Replay

Episode 10
Thursday, August 1, 1991
Written by Gary Reilly, John Flanagan
Directed by Sally Brady

Sophie is on a cleaning spree and loses the boys' football tickets. Betty goes home for some Chinese food.

With: Lucy-Anne Elliott & Simon Hill as Sam

Sam Enchanted Evening

Episode 11
Thursday, August 8, 1991
Written by Gary Reilly, John Flanagan
Directed by Sally Brady

Not wanting to scare her new boyfriend away, confusion arises when Lisa hides the fact that Sam is her son.

With: Josh Picker as Geoff, Lucy-Anne Elliott & Simon Hill as Sam

Glasnost

Episode 12
Thursday, August 15, 1991
Written by Gary Reilly, John Flanagan
Directed by Sally Brady

The flatmates are annoyed with Trevor for inviting a Russian rock band to stay the night.

With: Andrew Tighe as Nicolai, Kym Goldsworthy as Yuri

Gambling Bug

Episode 13
Thursday, August 22, 1991
Written by Gary Reilly, John Flanagan
Directed by Sally Brady

In an attempt to settle his rent debt, Richard bets on the horse races. Lisa is worried that Sam might be ill.

With: Lucy-Anne Elliott & Simon Hill as Sam