Episode 397 (18th October 1977)

Episode 397
ITV broadcast date	18th October 1977 (Tuesday)
Writer	Roy Bottomley Tom Brennand
Director	Len Lurcuck
Executive producer	David Cunliffe
Producer	Michael Glynn
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Plot

Frank has an inkling that Joe is up to something but has no idea to what extent his secretive antics will effect his caravan plans. It's the Robblesfield Gala and Amos is there in his roving reporter role to cover the procession of vintage fire engines which Joe is part of. Amos then proceeds to ruin Joe's afternoon by telling him who may be his new next door neighbour - Henry.

Cast

Regular cast

• Annie - Sheila Mercier
• Joe - Frazer Hines
• Matt - Frederick Pyne
• Wilks - Arthur Pentelow
• Amos - Ronald Magill
• Dolly - Katharine Barker

Guest cast

• Rev Cowper - John Abbott

Notes

• This episode received it's broadcast in the London region on Wednesday 19th October 1977 at 5.15pm.
• TV Times synopsis:
  • The day of the Robblesfield Gala is coming, and the Sugden family turns out in force to see Joe get his medal.
  • The day of the Robblesfield Gala is coming, and the Sugden family turns out in force to see Joe get his medal. But there's a sting in the tail which he isn't expecting... (London)