The Best Episodes Written By Simon Nye

Every TV Episode Written by Simon Nye Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

  1. Background image for One Home Good, Two Homes Bad
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - One Home Good, Two Homes Bad

    S1:E1

    Huge bags of Tupperware from a shipwreck wash up on the beach in St Gweep and the locals are whipped into a scavenging frenzy, meanwhile Harry decides to lead a campaign against people who buy up property in the town for use as holiday homes.

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  2. Background image for Fear of Bungee
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - Fear of Bungee

    S1:E2

    Following an outbreak of vandalism by local kids Mary recommends punitive action but Angela suggests positive activities, in the process discovering bungee jumping, which she is keen to try, especially as the instructor is young and handsome. Other villagers also sign up but Angela begins to have second thoughts and only agrees to go through with it if white witch Holly gives her a lucky charm - a very large stone which makes her jump rather more spectacular than the others'. Meanwhile Mary forces the kids to paint a mural - securing herself an arts council grant along the way.

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  3. Background image for Swingers
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Swingers

    S1:E3

    The whole town is aware of Jeff's secret swingers parties at the pub, Mary decides to go along to one, Angela sends the police in to perform a raid.

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  4. Background image for Tin, Tin, Tin
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - Tin, Tin, Tin

    S1:E4

    Angela finds herself elected "power cut czar" by PC Alan when the towns electricity supply is cut off for several days. Jake has the only generator and charges exorbitant prices for batteries, use of televisions, computers and showers. Mary successfully plays matchmaker with Holly and Harry, but then must work to split them up.

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  5. Background image for A Problem Shared Is A Problem Doubled
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - A Problem Shared Is A Problem Doubled

    S1:E5

    Mary gets her hands on a body piercing kit and proceeds to offer piercings to anyone and everyone - even though it did not come with any instructions. Angela is reminded of the day she had to run at school in her underwear, when her former headmistress shows up in St Gweep.

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  6. Background image for Un, Deu, Tri, Figo, Quiggly
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - Un, Deu, Tri, Figo, Quiggly

    S1:E6

    Holly embarks on a mission to raise awareness and knowledge of the Cornish language while a Londoner seduces Angela and wants to take her back to the city.

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  7. Background image for The Exploding Car
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - The Exploding Car

    S2:E1

    A trio of roughhousing teens are terrorizing the locals, and as a result their car is found to have been burnt to a crisp. PC Alan investigates while Mary sets her sights on him romantically.

    Director:Juliet May
    Writer:Simon Nye
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  8. Background image for Magical Horses
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - Magical Horses

    S2:E2

    Three beautiful white horses seemingly appear from nowhere on the local beach; Old Jake is given custody of them while PC Alan tries to locate their proper owner. Mary concocts a story about the horses for the local press that brings tourists into town.

    Director:Juliet May
    Writer:Simon Nye
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  9. Background image for Angela Learns to Drive
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - Angela Learns to Drive

    S2:E3

    Director:Juliet May
    Writer:Simon Nye
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  10. Background image for Cornish Flu
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - Cornish Flu

    S2:E4

    Director:Juliet May
    Writer:Simon Nye
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  11. Background image for The Film Crew
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - The Film Crew

    S2:E5

    Director:Juliet May
    Writer:Simon Nye
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  12. Background image for Holly Loses Faith in Witchcraft
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - Holly Loses Faith in Witchcraft

    S2:E6

    Director:Juliet May
    Writer:Simon Nye
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  13. Background image for Episode 4
    9.5/10(3 votes)

    #13 - Episode 4

    S3:E4

    The family receives a telegram from Larry, who is in Athens for a short trip, announcing that he has a friend coming to stay – Prince Jeejeebuoy. Concerned about Gerry's education, Louisa also seeks advice from Theo.

    Director:Roger Goldby
    Writer:Simon Nye
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  14. Background image for Episode 8
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    #14 - Episode 8

    S3:E8

    In the Series 3 finale, Leslie and Margo have news about their relationships, and as Louisa and Spiro grow closer, a circus comes to town.

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  15. Background image for Episode 3
    9.3/10(3 votes)

    #15 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    Margo takes great pride in her new job at the surgery, but after a chance encounter with a recluse, she begins to realise where her greatest talent lies. Louisa grows closer to Sven, but as Gerry befriends a convict and Leslie begins spending all his time in the local bars, she begins to suspect she has made a mistake bringing her children to Corfu.

    Director:Steve Barron
    Writer:Simon Nye
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  16. Background image for Episode 6
    9.0/10(4 votes)

    #16 - Episode 6

    S1:E6

    The family prepares for a celebration, and Margo is determined to persuade the reclusive Countess Mavrodaki to attend. Sven is put to the test by his potential family, but seems to make a good impression. Gerry begins to question whether keeping animals in his personal zoo is fair, and considers releasing them into the wild.

    Director:Roger Goldby
    Writer:Simon Nye
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  17. Background image for Episode 1
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #17 - Episode 1

    S3:E1

    When the family learn that Leslie has three girlfriends, Louisa decides to help him choose which one to pick.

    Director:Roger Goldby
    Writer:Simon Nye
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  18. Background image for Episode 2
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #18 - Episode 2

    S3:E2

    Louisa and Larry are both devastated to find that a dear relative has died.

    Director:Roger Goldby
    Writer:Simon Nye
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  19. Background image for Episode 1
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #19 - Episode 1

    S2:E1

    Louisa tries to raise some money by selling homemade food, which attracts the attention of another Englishman. However, a former lover threatens the family's idyllic existence. Gerry comes up with a plan to breed otters, Leslie accidentally shoots Roger, and Margo considers becoming a nun.

    Director:Steve Barron
    Writer:Simon Nye
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  20. Background image for Episode 2
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #20 - Episode 2

    S2:E2

    Larry's latest novel is being published in England - but his siblings do not seem to be very impressed, his mother is more concerned with baking food to sell at the market, and even his attempts to show off in a local bar go unnoticed. Louisa attempts to make it up to him by organising a public reading. Leslie overhears Pavlos explaining to Margo how he makes liquor out of kumquats, and decides to launch a business venture brewing his own - but his sister does not approve of stealing the monk's recipe.

    Director:Steve Barron
    Writer:Simon Nye
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  21. Background image for Episode 3
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #21 - Episode 3

    S2:E3

    Celebrating her birthday motivates Louisa to adopt a more youthful look. Gerry has a bewildering time with Kralefsky.

    Director:Steve Barron
    Writer:Simon Nye
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  22. Background image for Episode 5
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #22 - Episode 5

    S2:E5

    Sparring for Louisa's attention, Hugh and Spiros decide to hold a cricket match between the Greeks and the Brits.

    Director:Edward Hall
    Writer:Simon Nye
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  23. Background image for Episode 6
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #23 - Episode 6

    S2:E6

    Hugh poses a life-changing question to Louisa, only to find himself a victim of Vasilia's jealousy.

    Director:Edward Hall
    Writer:Simon Nye
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  24. Background image for Episode 1
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #24 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    In 1935, beleaguered Bournemouth mother Louisa Durrell decides to uproot her family and build a new life on the sun-drenched island of Corfu. However, with money problems and four unruly children to care for, even a new start might not be enough to banish her troubles.

    Director:Steve Barron
    Writer:Simon Nye
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  25. Background image for Episode 2
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #25 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    Larry falls dangerously ill, and it falls to Theo and his neighbour Sven to put their rudimentary medical skills to the task of saving his life. The family's money worries continue, but Spiros brings them good news from a surprising source. Gerry adds to his growing menagerie, while Margo is emotionally wounded - but gets little sympathy from Leslie.

    Director:Steve Barron
    Writer:Simon Nye
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Simon Nye Ratings Summary

"One Home Good, Two Homes Bad" is the best rated episode written by Simon Nye. It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. It was directed by Jonathan Gershfield. It aired on 10/22/2002 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "Fear of Bungee".