Season 5

Episode 1

S5 · E1 · 10/05/1986 · 30 min

The Primal Scene, So to Speak

Timothy accidentally witnesses an extra-marital affair involving a local businessman, who offers him a large sum of money and a book contract in return for his discretion.

Episode 2

S5 · E2 · 17/05/1986 · 30 min

Every Clown Wants to Play Hamlet

Timothy is the prompter for the local amateur dramatic society's production of ""Hamlet,"" as well as having his eye on the actress playing Ophelia.

Episode 3

S5 · E3 · 24/05/1986 · 30 min

Bells for Uncle Barstable

Could church bells be ringing for Tim and his piano teacher, Miss Clanger?

Episode 4

S5 · E4 · 07/06/1986 · 30 min

Natural Wastage

Shy, retiring Tim sets out to prove he's still as lively as a kitten.

Episode 5

S5 · E5 · 14/06/1986 · 30 min

My Family and Other Monsters

Tim gets involved with Fenella, who lives on a narrow boat and runs a children's theatre. Will he become one of her puppets?

Episode 6

S5 · E6 · 21/06/1986 · 30 min

It's a Wonderful Life Basically

Just when everything seems to be going wrong, a wish comes true for Tim.