George and Mildred Episode Reviews

=== Before reading: ===
Please keep in mind that the opinions stated below are those only of the author, and do not intend for you not to watch episodes with lower scores. The reviews below are for guidance and interest only.
== Series 1 (1976) ==
# 	Title
1 	"Moving On"
4/5
A very good start to the series, introducing many of the show's new regular characters in an effective way - the scene featuring Jeffrey and Ann about the window cleaner is particularly amusing, but a decent explanation of what happens between the final episode of Man About the House and this wouldn't go amiss. All that is mentioned is Mildred saying "It didn't feel the same after the young ones left".	4/5
A very good start to the series, introducing many of the show's new regular characters in an effective way - the scene featuring Jeffrey and Ann about the window cleaner is particularly amusing, but a decent explanation of what happens between the final episode of Man About the House and this wouldn't go amiss. All that is mentioned is Mildred saying "It didn't feel the same after the young ones left".
2 	"The Bad Penny"
5/5
A very strong episode, detailing many events that happen to both the Ropers and Fourmiles. The ending does seem a little rushed, but all is forgiven when the dinner guests arrive. The scenes with a drunk George speaking to Diana King (poor thing!) in particular are truly priceless.	5/5
A very strong episode, detailing many events that happen to both the Ropers and Fourmiles. The ending does seem a little rushed, but all is forgiven when the dinner guests arrive. The scenes with a drunk George speaking to Diana King (poor thing!) in particular are truly priceless.
3 	"...And Women Must Weep"
5/5
Another great episode, no matter how many times you watch it. Claire Davenport excels as the shop assistant that is 'after it', and the conversation between Brian Murphy and Dennis Ramsden are particularly amusing. One does feel particularly sorry for George as the hopeless house husband. I love this episode, I really do and it is my top three G&M episodes.	5/5
Another great episode, no matter how many times you watch it. Claire Davenport excels as the shop assistant that is 'after it', and the conversation between Brian Murphy and Dennis Ramsden are particularly amusing. One does feel particularly sorry for George as the hopeless house husband. I love this episode, I really do and it is my top three G&M episodes.
4 	"Baby Talk"
3/5
This 'average' episode starts on a high note, but tails off slightly as it progresses. The scene at the postbox with the baby in the pushchair is pointless, as is the scene with the black baby despite how amusing it is, and at times, Tristram does get a little irritating, nevertheless, the scenes with Anthony Sharp with both the Ropers and Fourmiles are capable of making you smile: "Just say yes!".	3/5
This 'average' episode starts on a high note, but tails off slightly as it progresses. The scene at the postbox with the baby in the pushchair is pointless, as is the scene with the black baby despite how amusing it is, and at times, Tristram does get a little irritating, nevertheless, the scenes with Anthony Sharp with both the Ropers and Fourmiles are capable of making you smile: "Just say yes!".
5 	"Your Money Or Your Life"
1/5
Oh dear. The entire episode has the word 'death' written all over it which is a shame. George's relatives seem creepy and the scene featuring John Carlin is unfunny and pointless. The worst part is when the Indian consultant whom George goes to see is called 'Dr. White': funny at the time, but not so now in this more sensitive time. I am not one to make a fuss of such things, but I think this is a little too far. On a more positive note, all the scenes with the Fourmiles in are the best, and are the funniest moments of the episode, but Mildred seems positively evil, trying to kill George throughout the episode. To be quite honest with you, when watching all the episodes on DVD, I miss this one out.	1/5
Oh dear. The entire episode has the word 'death' written all over it which is a shame. George's relatives seem creepy and the scene featuring John Carlin is unfunny and pointless. The worst part is when the Indian consultant whom George goes to see is called 'Dr. White': funny at the time, but not so now in this more sensitive time. I am not one to make a fuss of such things, but I think this is a little too far. On a more positive note, all the scenes with the Fourmiles in are the best, and are the funniest moments of the episode, but Mildred seems positively evil, trying to kill George throughout the episode. To be quite honest with you, when watching all the episodes on DVD, I miss this one out.
6 	"Where My Caravan Has Rested"
5/5
This is more like it; an excellent episode, one of the best. Both newcomers Avril Elgar and Reginald Marsh do a cracking job, and display a range of their acting skills as a snobbish sister and a henpecked husband. Although a little daft, the ending with George being towed away inside the caravan is the hilarious finale that the funny scenes of the episode were building up to.	5/5
This is more like it; an excellent episode, one of the best. Both newcomers Avril Elgar and Reginald Marsh do a cracking job, and display a range of their acting skills as a snobbish sister and a henpecked husband. Although a little daft, the ending with George being towed away inside the caravan is the hilarious finale that the funny scenes of the episode were building up to.
7 	"The Little Dog Laughed"
5/5
Another great episode, with the park scenes being the funniest, and how George gets around Mildred about how he lost Truffles seems to be a miracle! As always, the Fourmiles are put to good use; the sub-plot of Tristram wanting a dog ties in nicely with the main storyline, although Tristram does seem very ungrateful when Jeffrey gives him the electronic dog: he doesn't even say thank you! How both the Fourmiles' new Yorkshire Terrier and Jeffrey's Dalmatian disappear for the remainder of the series I have no idea, although I often wonder what could have happened.	5/5
Another great episode, with the park scenes being the funniest, and how George gets around Mildred about how he lost Truffles seems to be a miracle! As always, the Fourmiles are put to good use; the sub-plot of Tristram wanting a dog ties in nicely with the main storyline, although Tristram does seem very ungrateful when Jeffrey gives him the electronic dog: he doesn't even say thank you! How both the Fourmiles' new Yorkshire Terrier and Jeffrey's Dalmatian disappear for the remainder of the series I have no idea, although I often wonder what could have happened.
8 	"Best Foot Forward"
4/5
This episode is one of those that seems to 'go on' a bit. As good as it is, it does seem to be quite a while before George falls off the roof, which of course is the main focus of the story. Jeffrey's friends seem very snobbish and are easily dislikeable. The ending with George rolling down the hill in the wheelchair followed by a torrent of fruit is both a funny and clever idea which is well executed (although it is obvious it is a stuntman and not Brian Murphy!); and although Tristram's friends do seem a bit odd, karate chopping the Welsh Dresser and Kenneth Watson's character is a bit dry, I absolutely love the line where the Ropers go to the posh pub Mildred says "I want to create a good first impression", sees Mr Fourmile, and absolutely yells "COOOOEEEEEE!", which I think is one of the funniest lines in the entire series.	4/5
This episode is one of those that seems to 'go on' a bit. As good as it is, it does seem to be quite a while before George falls off the roof, which of course is the main focus of the story. Jeffrey's friends seem very snobbish and are easily dislikeable. The ending with George rolling down the hill in the wheelchair followed by a torrent of fruit is both a funny and clever idea which is well executed (although it is obvious it is a stuntman and not Brian Murphy!); and although Tristram's friends do seem a bit odd, karate chopping the Welsh Dresser and Kenneth Watson's character is a bit dry, I absolutely love the line where the Ropers go to the posh pub Mildred says "I want to create a good first impression", sees Mr Fourmile, and absolutely yells "COOOOEEEEEE!", which I think is one of the funniest lines in the entire series.
9 	"My Husband Next Door"
5/5
A brilliant episode that has a simple storyline but is both very effective and funny. Keith Smith's TV repairman's sarcastic and dry sense of humour lifts the entire episode despite the fact he is only in it for a few minutes, and the dippy decorators are constantly amusing, despite Raymond Farrell hardly uttering a word. Although it may seem a little far fetched in places (half of Mildred's magazine front cover being torn off for copyright reasons), it is a rather realistic plot.	5/5
A brilliant episode that has a simple storyline but is both very effective and funny. Keith Smith's TV repairman's sarcastic and dry sense of humour lifts the entire episode despite the fact he is only in it for a few minutes, and the dippy decorators are constantly amusing, despite Raymond Farrell hardly uttering a word. Although it may seem a little far fetched in places (half of Mildred's magazine front cover being torn off for copyright reasons), it is a rather realistic plot.
10	"Family Planning"
3/5
Ah, now this is an episode that seems a bit dry, and needs something to liven it up a bit. Mildred's mother is obviously younger than her character is supposed to be and Jean Marlow's character seems completely pointless and brings nothing to the episode (maybe the writers thought the same as she is never seen or heard of again). The plot seems a bit daft, despite the Fourmiles being on top form, and something like Hilda having the baby (like The Delivery Man in a few series' time) needed to happen at the end to enliven the episode.	3/5
Ah, now this is an episode that seems a bit dry, and needs something to liven it up a bit. Mildred's mother is obviously younger than her character is supposed to be and Jean Marlow's character seems completely pointless and brings nothing to the episode (maybe the writers thought the same as she is never seen or heard of again). The plot seems a bit daft, despite the Fourmiles being on top form, and something like Hilda having the baby (like The Delivery Man in a few series' time) needed to happen at the end to enliven the episode.
== Series 2 (1977) ==
# 	Title
1 	"Jumble Pie"
5/5
Oh, I love this episode. Its one of those that when you think of George and Mildred, you think of this episode. Everything about it is absolutely perfect: the jokes, the timing, the characters, the plot... Trevor Baxter is excellent as the vicar and the lady who plays Mrs Wilson needs crediting after giving us one of the series' funniest jokes. Just the names of George's 'mucky magazines' make me laugh: 'Nudge', 'Wink', and 'Titter'. This is an absolute gem of an episode, which kickstarts, in my opinion, the best series of George and Mildred.	5/5
Oh, I love this episode. Its one of those that when you think of George and Mildred, you think of this episode. Everything about it is absolutely perfect: the jokes, the timing, the characters, the plot... Trevor Baxter is excellent as the vicar and the lady who plays Mrs Wilson needs crediting after giving us one of the series' funniest jokes. Just the names of George's 'mucky magazines' make me laugh: 'Nudge', 'Wink', and 'Titter'. This is an absolute gem of an episode, which kickstarts, in my opinion, the best series of George and Mildred.
2 	"All Around The Clock"
4/5
Another great episode, with another simple storyline but with maximum comedic effect. Robert Gillespie is brilliant as the humorous police sergeant and Brian Murphy and Yootha Joyce's comedy timing is just perfect. The main part of the actual plot, the clock and the confusion over it doesn't kick in until the final part, but that is the only thing that this fine episode needs to improve on to make it five out of five.	4/5
Another great episode, with another simple storyline but with maximum comedic effect. Robert Gillespie is brilliant as the humorous police sergeant and Brian Murphy and Yootha Joyce's comedy timing is just perfect. The main part of the actual plot, the clock and the confusion over it doesn't kick in until the final part, but that is the only thing that this fine episode needs to improve on to make it five out of five.
3 	"The Travelling Man"
5/5
I think this is one of my favourite G&M episodes of all time. All the cast are sublime and carry the episode off in great style. Derek Waring and Yootha Joyce's scene together in the second part is just hilarious to watch and watching Brian Murphy talking to the dopey barmaid without knowing he is talking to her is just comedy genius.	5/5
I think this is one of my favourite G&M episodes of all time. All the cast are sublime and carry the episode off in great style. Derek Waring and Yootha Joyce's scene together in the second part is just hilarious to watch and watching Brian Murphy talking to the dopey barmaid without knowing he is talking to her is just comedy genius.
4 	"The Unkindest Cut of All"
4/5
A little daft in places, but this is a very good strong episode. The Fourmiles play a good part, as do the Ropers, and Ethel and Humphrey excel in the pompous couple from Oxshott. The ending does seem a little rushed but this is a very good episode nevertheless.	4/5
A little daft in places, but this is a very good strong episode. The Fourmiles play a good part, as do the Ropers, and Ethel and Humphrey excel in the pompous couple from Oxshott. The ending does seem a little rushed but this is a very good episode nevertheless.
5 	"The Right Way To Travel"
5/5
A great episode, Zulema Dene being the star of the show as the lovable and friendly Conservative Committee secretary. All the regulars are on top form and there is nothing stopping this brilliant episode to run along in fine style.	5/5
A great episode, Zulema Dene being the star of the show as the lovable and friendly Conservative Committee secretary. All the regulars are on top form and there is nothing stopping this brilliant episode to run along in fine style.
6 	"The Dorothy Letters"
5/5	5/5
7 	"No Business Like Show Business"
5/5	5/5