Sid Jones is a put-upon father of two who is not too far distant from one Sid Abbot.

Sid has more than a few problems when Jean convinces him to buy a deep freeze.

Sid has a series of restless nights.

Sid is feeling a bit off colour and his doctor suggests he find himself a hobby.

When Mike moves into a flat of his own Jean decides to re-decorate his old room.

Sid's sponging family are anxious to share in his bonus and commission.

When Sid's Uncle Percy dies, he leaves Sid two large packing cases and a small brown parcel.

Sid is awake night after night worrying about the countries troubles.

Sid tells Jean he has a temporary promotion at work. But soon Jean is beginning to doubt what he told her.

Jean is worried about strange noises coming from next door.

A damp patch on the living-room carpet doesn't bother Sid - until he takes the skirting board off.

Sid wins a large export order, but Jean's plan for Mike to take a photograph of him for the local paper goes awry.

Sid discovers where the money for his birthday party has come from, and he doesn't like it.

When Sid discovers why Jean is sulking and Sally and Mike won't talk to him, he goes to the pub with Trevor where they devise a plan to set things right.

When's Sid's boss goes on holiday, Sid takes it upon himself to guard the 'goodies', but the family are not too happy to stand guard on rota.

Disenchanted with the local Residents Association, Sid leads a revolt against the Chairman. Then Trevor takes things one step too far.

It's not often that Sid agrees with Jean about anything, and when he does it usually takes her by surprise and ends in disaster.

Of course Sid doesn't have to ask Jean if he can go fishing for the weekend. But Jean is expecting Sid to be home - after all, Sid never plans anything without consulting her.

Dinner time at the Abbotts turns into a debate about the generations, and the morals of meat eating, as Sally and Sid lock horns. Sid and Jean suspect Mike is planning to elope.

If Sid had not interfered with Sally's job interview, Sally would not believe there are times when a girl's worst friend is her father.

Sid and Jeans 25th Wedding Anniversary is coming up and Sid is planning a party.

Sid doesn't like the idea of Sally and Mike befriending a tramp. He likes it even less when Sally brings him home and everyone takes the tramp's side.

Most soldiers left their hearts in Paris, but not Sid. However, when Sid and Jean spend a weekend in Paris, they discover that the entente is not so cordiale.

Sid isn't too fond of Mike and Sally's latest scheme to raise some money for a holiday.

What should a husband do if his family give him a birthday present he can't use?