The Cuckoo Waltz
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The Cuckoo Waltz

6.7 / 10
1975
4 seasons
26 episodes
Comedy

Follows news reporter Chris Hawthorne, his wife Fliss, and their twins, whose simple lives are upended when they take in a lodger after his wife leaves him.

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  • Ep 1

    1.Cuckoo in the Nest

    27-10-197530m

    Manchester reporter Chris Hawthorne and his wife Fliss live simple with few possessions, and their twin babies. Their life changes when they take in Gavin Rumsey as a lodger, as hi...

  • Ep 2

    2.One Week Later

    03-11-197530m

    Seven days later, Chris and Fliss continue trying to get Gavin to move out, but when he brings in a new colour television, Chris begins to think he's not so bad.

  • Ep 3

    3.Paying Your Way

    10-11-197530m

    Fliss complains about the cost of living, she can't feed three as cheaply as two, so Gavin gives a very generous contribution. But when Chris demands a share, he finds himself lock...

  • Ep 4

    4.The Anniversary

    17-11-197530m

    It's the Hawthornes' wedding anniversary, but Chris finds he has to work covering a football match, leaving Fliss to tag along.

  • Ep 5

    5.A Day Off

    24-11-197530m

    It's Chris's day off, but his and Fliss's plans are ruined when Gavin turns up from work ill. Dr MacKenzie thinks there's not really that much wrong with him. Having had enough, Fl...

  • Ep 6

    6.Fleet Street

    01-12-197530m

    Gavin gets promoted. Chris wants to go down to Fleet Street for work, while Connie introduces Fliss to Tarot. The Hawthornes go for a reading with Madame Stellaris, followed by a t...

  • Ep 7

    7.House for Sale

    08-12-197530m

    Gavin announces that Carol wants to sell their house. She asks Chris a favor — will he show some prospective buyers around. It goes alarmingly well, despite his best efforts. Then...

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