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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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?

Betty and Trev have a huge row, and Trev decides he wants to come stay at Sid and Jean's house. However, this doesn't make everyone happy, and trouble ensues. Mike meanwhile, decides he wants to be spiritual.

It comes as quite a surprise to Sid to discover Mike would rather not have a gold watch for his birthday - but what he wants instead comes as an even bigger surprise.

The Abbotts have to cope with a death in the family...

Anxious to share in Sid's bonus and commission, Jean, Sally and Mike remind Sid of the things they are always doing for him.

The trouble starts when Sally and Mike go into business buying and selling old junk. Sid puts up with it until 'one big thing' arrives in his garden.

Sid's efforts to avoid 'The Pirates of Penzance' lead him into trouble with a pot of paint and a policeman. And then Travor brings in the Japanese...

Sid has a series of restless nights.

Sid tells Mike to find a job, but much to Jean's dismay, Mike announces he is leaving home. Sally is so upset that she decides she is leaving too. How will Jean react to her children both leaving? And how will Sid cope with the fall out?

Mike and his friends decide to spend the weekend living on bread and water, and give what they would have spent on food to charity. He encourages his parents to join him. They do; but Sid finds it a lot harder than he expected it to be.

Sid wakes up with a hangover after a night with the guys. He has no memory of what happened the night before, and is stunned to see an array of items that don't belong to him. Meanwhile, Mike advertises his sculptures to raise some money.