Just when everything seems to be going wrong, a wish comes true for Tim.

Even though Timothy stands on the verge of freedom, Mother is determined to make one last effort to clip his wings.

The smallest detail has been taken care of to ensure that Tim's wedding runs smoothly, so what could possibly go wrong?

Timothy attempts to woo the pretty Annette, but mother is never far away.

Timothy becomes involved in a treasure hunt for a golden rabbit, which lies buried somewhere in the locality.

Timothy is promoted from prompter to the role of Bottom in the amateur dramatic society's production of ""A Midsummer Night's Dream.""

Timothy's godson is being bullied at school, and Timothy is sent along to deal with the matter.

When Timothy's parents go on a second honeymoon, he plans to hold a party—with the intention of seducing Veronica Straddles.

Tim's sister Muriel persuades him that the only way to escape Mother's clutches is to buy his own home.

Timothy's friend Frank is getting married, and Tim has his eye on the bridesmaid.

Timothy attempts to supply an adult book to the men's ward at the local hospital.

Timothy gets as far as making a date with his dream girl, but Mother finds a way to blackmail him into standing her up.

Timothy's plan to see ""Gone with the Wind"" at the local cinema soon becomes a tactical operation when his own incompetence and his interfering mother conspire against him.

Timothy's handsome cousin Brinsley comes to stay—and supplants Timothy in Mother's affections.

Rich Aunt Esme is more than a match for Mother's social aspirations.

Timothy acts as a marriage counsellor to his parents, and a marital aide to his friends.

Could church bells be ringing for Tim and his piano teacher, Miss Clanger?

Mother attempts to spoil Timothy's plans to go to the Gobi Desert.

Timothy's girlfriend sees him in a new light after he attends an assertiveness course.

Timothy finds that, even though Mother may be out of sight, her influence on his life is as strong as ever.

In the middle of a domestic economy drive, Mother discovers a modest sum in Timothy's savings account.

Timothy accidentally witnesses an extra-marital affair involving a local businessman, who offers him a large sum of money and a book contract in return for his discretion.

Timothy decides it is time to leave home, but Mother is mortified when he is set to move in with two attractive girls.

The prospect of a promotion at work heralds a bout of sleepwalking and recurring nightmares for Timothy.

The mobile library breaks down on a remote country road near a prison, so Timothy sets off to find help—and meets three mysterious women in a barn.