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 is the prompter for the local amateur dramatic society's production of ""Hamlet,"" as well as having his eye on the actress playing Ophelia.

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

Shy, retiring Tim sets out to prove he's still as lively as a kitten.

Tim gets involved with Fenella, who lives on a narrow boat and runs a children's theatre. Will he become one of her puppets?

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

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

When Timothy is given a lucky charm, he soon realises that its powers in shaping his destiny are nothing compared to Mother's.

A gullible Timothy is in danger of being tricked when he meets an old friend.

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 makes the mistake of showing Mother around his new home.

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

Mother's birthday has come round again, and the family must pay suitable homage.

An incident on the tennis court leads to a trip to the hospital for Timothy.

Mother is worried that Father may be getting up to no good with local widow Violet Cathcart.

Can Timothy turn his dream into reality before his mother turns it into a nightmare?

As his wedding day approaches, Tim discovers that marriage may not necessarily mean happy ever after.

Timothy finds himself in trouble when the insanely jealous ""Tiny"" Heseltine expresses an interest in Vanessa.

With the help of his sister Muriel, Timothy makes a determined effort to leave home, but on the morning of their escape a surprise awaits them at the railway station.

Mother's ambition to become secretary of the Ladies' Luncheon Club creates havoc for the rest of the family.

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.

Timothy tries to help a young runaway, believing her fate lies in his hands.

Timothy decides to throw a party when his parents go to the Chartered Accountants' Ball.