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Hapless bank clerk Willie Melvin dreams of being a successful writer but is held back by his own incompetence, the dodgy dealings of his best friend Chancer, and lack of support from his mother, the

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Season 1

  • Talent
    6.0/101 votes

    Talent

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/14/1986

    Willie contemplates leaving his position at the Bank after seemingly managing to sell one of his short stories.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Lost Weekend
    6.0/101 votes

    Lost Weekend

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 11/4/1986

    Willie manages to avoid a spending his weekend waterskiing with Brian and Vicky. Unfortunately for him this is due to being locked up in a storage unit with Chancer for the weekend.

    Director: Douglas Wernham

    Writer: Bob Black

  • True Life Adventures
    6.0/101 votes

    True Life Adventures

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/18/1986

    When mother's away, Willie will play! Willie's left home alone when his mother goes to visit his Auntie. Left to his own devices it's not long before things go wrong, resulting in a house full of homeless "visitors" and his father's ashes disappearing.

    Director: Alex Young

    Writer: Bob Black

  • Deep Freeze
    N/A/100 votes

    Deep Freeze

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/21/1986

    Life away from the Bank doesn't entirely work out for Willie as he becomes embroiled in one of Chancer's schemes in order to make some money.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Magazine
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    Magazine

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/28/1986

    Willie gains some measure of success when turning his hand to a more "creative" type of writing. Unfortunately this transpires to be for a "top shelf" publication much to the horror of the ladies in his life!

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • A Room with a view, and you
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    A Room with a view, and you

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 11/11/1986

    Willie attempts to live a life of independence away from his overbearing mother. However moving in with Chancer brings it's own challenges, especially in the shape of Chancer's landlord!

    Director: Douglas Wernham

    Writer: Bob Black