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The Hello Goodbye Man is a short-lived 1984 British sitcom, starring Ian Lavender as Denis Ailing, a nervous salesman struggling with his job and romantic life, particularly with his colleague Jennifer. The series follows his
Season 1
N/A/100 votesEpisode 1
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/5/1984
Denis Ailing applies for a new job as a salesman — but will his decision to beat nerves by using pep pills work out in his favour?
Director: Alan J.W. Bell
Writer: David Nobbs
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Episode 2
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 1/12/1984
Denis continues to struggle through disastrous attempts to become a successful salesman, but his social life is picking up — Jennifer and Glenn offer the chance to flat share.
Director: Alan J.W. Bell
Writer: David Nobbs
- N/A/100 votes
Episode 3
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 1/19/1984
As promised, Jennifer lets Denis take her out for a meal to celebrate his first sale. But has Denis drank too much — and can he handle the consequences?
Director: Alan J.W. Bell
Writer: David Nobbs
- N/A/100 votes
Episode 4
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 1/26/1984
After a chance meeting with an unscrupulous alarm salesman, Denis decides to take on board some unethical practises and see if they work for him.
Director: Alan J.W. Bell
Writer: David Nobbs
- N/A/100 votes
Episode 5
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 2/2/1984
Denis suffers from what his doctor terms a 'psychological blockage'. Overwhelmed by a lack of confidence, he's unable to close the deal in his working life — or in his relationship with Jennifer.
Director: Alan J.W. Bell
Writer: David Nobbs
- N/A/100 votes
Episode 6
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 2/9/1984
Denis and Jennifer aren't on speaking terms, causing a terrible atmosphere both in the office and at home. Even worse, two salesmen from a different department convince Denis that the best way to produce great sales figures is through lying.
Director: Alan J.W. Bell
Writer: David Nobbs