Seasons & Episodes
Hey Diddle Diddle (Pilot)
It is 1959. Tired of academia, Cambridge University archaeology professor Jeffrey Fairbrother goes to Maplin's Holiday C
Desire in the Mickey Mouse Grotto
Jeffrey is implicated when Ted is spotted entering a chalet with a girl camper.
The Beauty Queen Affair
Jeffrey is called upon to judge the Holiday Princess Competition. Meanwhile, Ted teaches Spike how to make the most of t
The Partridge Season
Mr. Partridge's drinking is getting worse, and Jeffrey's untimely decision to give him an advance on his wages doesn't h
The Day of Reckoning
Fred's past comes back to haunt him, causing the staff - Peggy and Spike in particular - several difficulties.
Charity Begins at Home
Joe Maplin ordains that each Thursday should be Sunshine Smile Day, encouraging Ted to indulge in a money-making scheme.
No Dogs Allowed
Jeffrey's marital problems start to interfere with his work, and scandalous rumours are soon circulating around the camp
If Wet - In the Ballroom
The alarming amount of rainfall is disrupting the Maplin's schedule endlessly.
Peggy's Big Chance
Peggy's burning ambition to be a Yellowcoat may be realised when she is asked to take part in the latest pool wheeze.
Lift up Your Minds
Jeffrey feels the 'Who's Got The Wrong Trousers On?' competition is not catering for the cultural needs of the campers,
On With the Motley
Ted feels his big chance has come when he is asked to perform some dates at the local golf club dinners.
A Night Not to Remember
Jeffrey gets lead astray by some campers, and ends up a little worse for wear. Naturally, Gladys is eager to take advant
Sausages or Limelight
Spike is forced to make an impossible decision when his girlfriend's father issues an ultimatum.
Nice People With Nice Manners
Yvonne and Barry decide to hold a party in their chalet for the more distinguished among the staff.
Carnival Time
It is time for the annual town carnival, and Jeff is looking to Ted for ideas for the Maplin's float.
A Matter of Conscience
When Joe Maplin realises that the council's idea for a new hospital threatens his plans for the camp, he advises the sta
The Pay-Off
In spite of the staff's efforts, the local council remains unfazed by the prospect of having Joe Maplin as a neighbour f
Trouble and Strife
Ted's ex-wife is causing him grief by demanding her maintenance money. When she arrives at the camp in person, Ted is fo
Stripes
Joe Maplin decides that Gladys should hold the newly-created title of Head Yellowcoat. However, someone who looks likely
Co-Respondent's Course
Jeffrey's wife is anxious to acquire a divorce. Unfortunately, he is not very co-operative when it comes to giving groun
It's a Blue World
Ted arranges a special late-night showing of a blue movie for the male campers.
Eruptions
Ted is fed up with his act being constantly interrupted, distracting his audience, and decides it's time Jeffrey did som
The Society Entertainer
A female camper captures Spike's heart, making him eager to impress her - even if his act suffers as a result!
Sing You Sinners
The chaplain retires from his camp duties, leaving the Sunday Half-Hour in need of a replacement.
Maplin Intercontinental
Joe Maplin is opening a new camp in the Bahamas, and decrees that the winner of the 'Most Popular Girl Yellowcoat of the
All Change
With the camp filled to capacity, Jeffrey is less than delighted to learn that he has to re-accommodate the entire enter
Concessions
Ted deceives Jeffrey in order to keep a private booking at a local function.
Save Our Heritage
Joe Maplin commands Jeffrey to assist with the demolition of a nearby cottage, which stands in the way of the camp's new
Empty Saddles
Fred is in for a devastating blow when Joe Maplin makes a decision concerning the camp's horses.
The Marriage Settlement
Jeffrey finally agrees to divorce his wife, but in order to do so, he will require the help of a highly improbable sourc
The Graven Image
The camp is all prepared for the unveiling of the new Joe Maplin statue. Alas, several factors, including Spike's unchar
Peggy's Pen Friend
Peggy raises a few eyebrows among the staff when she informs them she has a new boyfriend.
The Epidemic
The staff are expecting a visit from Joe Maplin, when there is an outbreak of 'chads' - a form of graffiti. As an indire
Together Again
The Maplin's staff assembles at the start of the new season to find a few surprises awaiting them.
Ted at the Helm
Ted is excited at the prospect of becoming the new entertainments manager, especially when he is summoned to Maplin's He
Opening Day
The opening day of the season has arrived and the staff prepare to greet the first batch of campers at the station.
Off With the Motley
When the post of Stores Supervisor becomes vacant, Peggy is promoted.
Hey Diddle Diddle, Who's on the Fiddle?
Peggy and Spike uncover evidence that suggests Joe Maplin gave Clive a job in order to spy on the staff.
Raffles
When Ted remembers that he has an old car "identical to Clive's" gathering dust, he comes up with a devious scheme to ma
The Great Cat Robbery
When Peggy recognizes a picture of a recently-deceased cat burglar in the newspaper to be a former camper, Ted lets his
It's Murder
It seems the campers are no longer prepared to put up with Mr. Partridge's behaviour towards their children. So the staf
Who Killed Mr. Partridge?
Ted and Spike have discovered Partridge's dead body floating in the pool. They, and the rest of the staff, have to conce
Spaghetti Galore
Gladys finds herself very much in demand on the night of her birthday, with two offers of dinner... that she knows about
A Lack of Punch
Head Office decides not to replace Mr. Partridge until the end of the season, and tells the staff that they are to stand
Ivory Castles in the Air
Gladys gets the wrong idea when Clive takes her to visit his family estate.
Man Trap
Joe Maplin's press release angers its subjects, Gladys and Spike, whose relationships with Clive and April, respectively
Pigs Might Fly
The shock departure of Barry turns his partner Yvonne into a recluse in her chalet, and leaves the entertainments progra
The New Broom
The unexpected arrival of the new camp controller catches everyone off guard, and Alec Foster does not pull any punches.
Orphan of the Storm
The staff rallies round when Alec Foster sacks Peggy. But it seems as though nothing can be done to save her job.
God Bless Our Family
Fed up with Clive's irresponsible behaviour, his entire family turns up at the camp to try and talk some sense into him.
Only the Brave
Spike thinks the staff should do something special for April's birthday. But with Ted organising the occasion, things ar
September Song
Ted has a new love interest: a young pianist whom he plans to marry. Elsewhere, Julian is hoping romance will blossom fo
Tell It to the Marines
A Royal Marines sergeant antagonises Ted, causing him to make a rash statement he may have cause to regret.
Marry Go Round
The campers are complaining about how unfunny the camp comic is. Spike believes it's because his engagement to April is
The Perils of Peggy
In spite of her coldness towards him, Clive is desperate to win Gladys back - but he requires the help of Ted and Peggy.
Let Them Eat Cake
Alec Foster pays the camp another visit and Ted takes the opportunity to ask for a rise.
Wedding Bells
As Gladys and Clive prepare to take the plunge, there is a sudden panic when Clive's family finds out about the impendin
The Wind of Change
It's nearly the end of the season, and there are plenty of events scheduled. But when Dawn falls ill, the timetable is t
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