Rooms

S2 · E1 · Jan 4, 1977

Ruth: Part 1 Episode 1

Ruth Harris leaves her husband and takes up residence; existing ground floor tenant Mrs Beale is none too happy to undertake landlady's duties.

S2 · E2 · Jan 5, 1977

Ruth: Part 2 Episode 2

Landlady Mrs Singer appears, and is told by Mrs Beale that tenant Linda Todd is a prostitute.

S2 · E3 · Jan 6, 1977

Carol & Ian Episode 3

Carol and Ian West have set up home together in one of the rooms in Mafeking Terrace with their new baby, but Carol's disapproving mother (Pat Ashton) cannot stop constantly imposing her own opinions on the conditions that the couple find themselves in. Meanwhile Carol and Ian can't stop bickering over every trivial little incident.

S2 · E4 · Jan 11, 1977

Mrs. Beale Episode 4

Mrs Beale continues repeating her poisonous remarks about Linda Ross's loose morals with neighbour Brian Kettle, but he finds out from more than one source that Linda really is leaving to get married. When new landlord Mr Singer pays Mrs Beale a visit she turns her malicious tongue on separated tenant Mrs Harris, implying that having single female tenants could give the place a bad name.

S2 · E5 · Jan 12, 1977

Lonely Hearts Episode 5

Young tenant Lesley is feeling lonely and confides to her friend that she might start looking for a boyfriend. She decides to answer an advert in a lonely hearts column, but her intended date not only turns up very late, and drunk, but he isn't exactly what she was hoping for.

S2 · E6 · Jan 13, 1977

Ian & Carol Episode 6

When Ian has an evening out with their neighbour, Carol's father thinks he's found a way to break up her marriage.

S2 · E7 · Jan 18, 1977

Short Fuse Episode 7

Ruth has blown a fuse, Carol and Ian are struggling to survive as a family of three on one wage.

S2 · E8 · Jan 19, 1977

Nosy Neighbours Episode 8

Rose returns to her lodgings after a failed attempt at marriage and on the way in tells Mrs Beale in no uncertain terms she's back for good. Mrs Beale has an uncharacteristically pleasant conversation with artistic tenant Geoff but things turn sour when he berates her for listening to his private conversations on his cassette recorder whilst he is out of the room. An apologetic Mrs Beale tries to explain that she thought she was listening to a play on a radio. Meanwhile Rose's 'intended' Lawrence turns up to try and persuade her to change her mind and come back with ...

S2 · E9 · Jan 20, 1977

Tough Love Episode 9

With Linda Todd back in her room Mrs Beale wastes no time stirring up trouble with landlady Mrs Singer. There are some harsh words between Geoff and his girlfriend Marcia when she turns up after receiving a letter from him ending their relationship, and she wants some answers. Mrs Singer pays Linda a visit to ask whether she plans to stay or go. She tells her that her 'intended' was already married and no longer has any reason to leave.

S2 · E10 · Jan 25, 1977

Gone To The Dogs Episode 10

Carol seems to be leading a life of domestic drudgery while others are having a good time. Lesley has a date with Ian's workmate Tony, who just happens to be Ian's excuse for his being late home from work, but Carol already knows he wasn't working as Tony is next door with Lesley. However all is well because Ian has a pleasant surprise for Carol's birthday. Brian and Ruth go for a night out at the greyhound races, followed by a cosy meal for two in his flat.

S2 · E11 · Jan 26, 1977

Friendship Episode 11

Poor Arthur really is in the wars and an ambulance must be called. Linda shows what a caring woman she really is.

S2 · E12 · Jan 27, 1977

Dear Marge Episode 12

Ruth invites snobby friends the Wisharts to dinner and neighbour Brian to make up the numbers; he drinks too much and upsets Ruth by insulting them. Meanwhile Ian takes Carol and the baby to a pub in his three wheeler.

S2 · E13 · Feb 1, 1977

What's Best For Alison Episode 13

An inspection of the West's less than ideal living conditions by a child health visitor prompts Carol to suggest that she and Ian separate.

S2 · E14 · Feb 2, 1977

Uninvited Visitors Episode 14

Ian contacts the health visitor Vera Pusey and asks her to return to their room to try and clear up some issues he has with her report, seeing that he wasn't there on her first visit. All is fine to start with before Ian starts to lose his temper with her apparent attitude towards their plight. Things calm down and after she leaves Ian and Carol consider what steps they can take to improve on their current living situation. Someone turns up to view a vacant room but she is not the friendly well travelled potential tenant she portrays herself as.

S2 · E15 · Feb 3, 1977

Part Time Jobs Episode 15

Mrs Singer is having trouble trying to evict the non-paying sub-let squatters living illegally in the basement, but not without a heated argument about its legality. Brian Kettle steps in to calm things down and give Mrs Singer some moral support. She confides in Brian that she and her husband are thinking of selling off the basement as separate premises to try and alleviate financial problems. Meantime Lesley and friend Meryl consider becoming door to door cosmetics sales girls to make extra money. Brian offers to redecorate the now empty basement to save Mrs Singer ...

S2 · E16 · Feb 8, 1977

Getting Old Episode 16

Mrs Beale wakes to the sound of the Electric Light Orchestra (on the radio) and the Wests (upstairs) going out. Then a policeman calls to say her cat has been found dead.

S2 · E17 · Feb 9, 1977

The Big Con Episode 17

Lesley and Meryl raise the money needed to buy into their cosmetics business but soon find out that the products they've been supplied are worthless and won't sell. Ruth pays her estranged husband a visit only to find he's moved a new girlfriend in, prompting Ruth to seek legal advice about getting a divorce. Brian's plans to redecorate the basement flat gets the approval of landlord Mr Singer.

S2 · E18 · Feb 10, 1977

Surprises Episode 18

Ruth finds a sympathetic listener in Brian. Linda realises Lesley & Meryl have been taken for a ride

S2 · E19 · Feb 15, 1977

The Artist Episode 19

The tenants are intrigued when Kathys brother moves in. There is an air of mystery about him.

S2 · E20 · Feb 16, 1977

Repairs Episode 20

Lesley gets a visit from Dave Marsden, an admirer from the laundrette, and together with Meryl all three get acquainted. Dave asks Lesley for a date, which she accepts. Ian and Carol invite her parents for a conciliatory lunch that turns out better than expected.

S2 · E21 · Feb 17, 1977

Portraits Episode 21

Mrs Beale as ever sticks her nose into the other tenants' business when she reproaches Brian Kettle for having his daughter residing as an extra tenant, threatening to report him. Linda is delighted with artist Eric Prentiss's portrait of her. Over dinner Brian and Ruth persuade Jennifer that it would be in her best interest to return home and complete her education. Landlady Kathy Singer has a long heart to heart with her brother Eric, and Jennifer finally decides to go home with her mother.

S2 · E22 · Feb 22, 1977

House Party Episode 22

Ian is questioned by the police about a minor accident his car was reported for, but his wife Carol discovers he's covering for someone else as the car was actually being driven by New Zealander tenant Geoff. Ian pretended he was driving because Geoff has overstayed his visa and if the police found out about him he feared he'd be deported. Lesley organises a party in her room and invites a few of her neighbours for drinks.

S2 · E23 · Feb 23, 1977

Broken Hearts Episode 23

Lesley is getting serious with her boyfriend Dave, even asking if he would like to meet her parents, but Dave initially doesn't seem as keen. Ian and Carol decide to treat themselves to a night out and fellow tenant Geoff babysits. When Lesley wonders why Dave isn't with her for the evening Meryl suspects she may be in for a disappointment.

S2 · E24 · Feb 24, 1977

We Are All Pawns Episode 24

Mrs Beale complains to landlady Mrs Singer about her brother Eric running a photography business from his room. When Ruth's husband Don comes to discuss their divorce she demands that he sells the marital home so she can get her own place with her share of the proceeds. The visit turns sour when Ruth makes it clear she is not happy with his current girlfriend moving into the house, and Don in return makes disparaging remarks about her own love life. Kathy tries to get her brother Eric his old job back, but he is having none of it and decides to quit the house.

S2 · E25 · Mar 1, 1977

On The Dole Episode 25

It's bad news for the West family finances as Ian has been made redundant. Lesley is bored with her life now that boyfriend Dave is out of the picture and wants something better for herself, but she doesn't know where to start. Carol West's mother is visiting and trying to run Carol's life for her, as well as Ian's when imposing a potential employer on him without his knowledge.

S2 · E26 · Mar 2, 1977

Surprise Visitors Episode 26

The newly refurbished basement is going on the market. The estate agent suggest to Mrs Singer that she should think about putting the rest of the house up for sale as it is the type of place a property developer would be interested in. Mrs Beale is in trouble following a visit from her local DHSS office as it seems has been less than truthful regarding late husband's pension book. She thinks Linda Todd reported her and out of spite calls Mrs Singer to accuse her of keeping a man in her room.

S2 · E27 · Mar 3, 1977

A Lesson Episode 27

Ruth undertakes to give Sylvia private tuition – but doesn’t bargain for what happens during the first lesson.

S2 · E28 · Mar 8, 1977

Visitors Episode 28

S2 · E29 · Mar 9, 1977

Off To Devon? Episode 29

Landlord Mr Singer catches ex-con Eddie Graham squatting in one of the rooms and wants him out, but Brian Kettle acts as peacemaker to give Eddie more time to find a new place to live. Eddie has been in Devon trying out country life and is trying to persuade Linda to go with him to live on a farm there. Ruth gives Linda some advice, which angers Eddie's friend Brian.

S2 · E30 · Mar 10, 1977

The Interview Episode 30

Ian is not very comfortable with wearing a suit and tie for his job interview but Carol insists on it as he needs to look smart to be successful. Poor Meryl has her own problems to deal with, she has left home because her wastrel father has arrived home from sea - his gambling is interfering with her relationship with her mother and they're both making her life a misery

S2 · E31 · Mar 15, 1977

The Surprise Episode 31

Ruth has a tough time with her father when he turns up from Spain.

S2 · E32 · Mar 16, 1977

Love From Greece Episode 32

Kiwi Geoff has returned from his holiday in Greece and has brought back a mysterious package for a local Greek au pair, but the girl who turns up isn't quite what he was hoping for. Meantime Brian is planning a holiday break in the North Yorkshire moors for himself and Ruth. He wants them both to do a bit of mountain climbing but Ruth is having none of it .

S2 · E33 · Mar 17, 1977

Sacrifices Episode 33

Its rent day again, and it seems everyone is making Sacrifices.

S2 · E34 · Mar 22, 1977

Too Young To Love Episode 34

Carol is keeping a secret from Ian. Lesley Losey has a surprise visitor.

S2 · E35 · Mar 23, 1977

Tension Episode 35

Geoff Hasn't seen the last of Sophia. Meanwhile Ruth and Mr Kettle come to blows. Could this be the end of something beautiful.

S2 · E36 · Mar 24, 1977

The Stork Episode 36

Lesley has a dangerous idea to help Carol. Will her and Ian be leaving Mafeking Terrace? Ian has an idea for a new start for them both.

S2 · E37 · Mar 29, 1977

Spare Some Milk Episode 37

Some new tenants arrive to take on Linda's room. They seem more than a little out of place.

S2 · E38 · Mar 30, 1977

More Lies Episode 38

Mr and Mrs Passmore seem to be in trouble, raising questions about what really happened before they fled Africa.

S2 · E39 · Mar 31, 1977

Strangers Episode 39

New resident Jim really is facing his demons alone on the top floow, its amazing what the kindness of strangers can do.

S2 · E40 · Apr 5, 1977

Temptation Episode 40

It's surprises all round, Don has a surprise for Ruth, Ian has a surprise for Carol and will Jim give in to temptation?

S2 · E41 · Apr 6, 1977

The Accused Episode 41

Mrs Beale has a nasty shock, while upstairs the new couple don't seem to be settling in.

S2 · E42 · Apr 7, 1977

Unexpected Visitors Episode 42

Ruth receives a knock at the door and it's not an invited guest.

S2 · E43 · Apr 12, 1977

Bad Luck Episode 43

Jim is placed in temptation will he resist? Ruth has another unwanted visitor.

S2 · E44 · Apr 13, 1977

Bad Decisions Episode 44

James meets his match when he tries to borrow some money, and Lesley goes out with one of her bosses.

S2 · E45 · Apr 14, 1977

Unwanted Callers Episode 45

Mrs Beale takes on a new job making curtains, but is this a good idea?

S2 · E46 · Apr 19, 1977

The Other Side Of The Coin Episode 46

Ruth and Brian try to stay friends, but it may be too late.

S2 · E47 · Apr 20, 1977

Fresh Starts Episode 47

Carol returns from hospital full of bright ideas for the future. Mr Passmore is up to his usual tricks looking for change.

S2 · E48 · Apr 21, 1977

Secrets Episode 48

Carol gets her scissors out, and becomeas a new person after a visit from an old friend.

S2 · E49 · Apr 26, 1977

Full Of Apologies Episode 49

Northerner Lesley is annoyed when a new tenant makes a sarcastic remark about her flat vowels and liking for whippets. Meanwhile Carole and Ian have an unpleasant experience with a second-hand toaster.

S2 · E50 · Apr 27, 1977

The Party Episode 50

Lesley Losey confesses to her colourful friend Meryl that she has amorous feelings for her but Meryl rebuffs her advances saying that her Christian upbringing precludes same-sex relationships. Brian Kettle finds out that the old adage about a watched pot never boils is not always true.

S2 · E51 · Apr 28, 1977

New Jobs Episode 51

Fay is down in the dumps about living in a bedsit .However, James is upbeat about a job interview and reassures that things will be better. Meanwhile Ian thinks he has picked up a bargain when he buys a pair of jeans in a market.

S2 · E52 · May 3, 1977

The Accident Episode 52

James Passmore is killed in a car crash after borrowing Jim's license to hire the car. Fay realises that the death was not accidental. Carole is distracted and allows the milk to boil over.

S2 · E53 · May 4, 1977

Prejudices Episode 53

Carole and Ian have a falling out over who's turn it is to wash the dishes.A young man with an unusual affliction causes Ruth to have a sleepless but enjoyable night.

S2 · E54 · May 5, 1977

Horse And Carriage Episode 54

S2 · E55 · May 10, 1977

What Are Neighbours For? Episode 55

Mrs. Beale's missing clothes are found hidden in the Passmore's now empty room, along with a giro cheque addressed to her. Lesley is annoyed with Meryl keep mentioning Gina the lorry driver, who they met at her club.

S2 · E56 · May 11, 1977

10 Pence Episode 56

Investigating James's death police discover he had been dressing up as Mrs Beale to claim benefits in her name. Police realize the benefit fraud was only half the story as Mrs Beale says strange men keep asking for her at the door.

S2 · E57 · May 12, 1977

First Dates Episode 57

Jim is keeping a poorly pigeon that flew into his room, the pigeon had been helping itself to whisky that he had poured away, as Jim opens the door it flies down into a shocked Brian just out the bath who slips and falls down the stairs.

S2 · E58 · May 17, 1977

Doors That Shut Episode 58

Brian tumbles into the arms of Mrs. Singer who joyously declares she is pregnant and wants to be with him, he has to admit he is a covert Special Branch agent watching the Singers as part of an Eastern Block money laundering gang.

S2 · E59 · May 18, 1977

Forbidden Fruit Episode 59

Brian having been drugged by Singer wakes up to find a note from Kathy.She explains that she is scared of Gavin and had to leave with him, but Brian must find some deteriorating explosives Gavin had left in Mrs Beale's cupboard.

S2 · E60 · May 19, 1977

Broken Episode 60

Brian knocks furiously at Mrs Beales but she tells him to go away. Lesley passing by knows of a way into Mrs Beale's cupboard through Brian's room. She strips down to get through the tiny gap and emerges sweating with a smoldering hat box.

S2 · E61 · May 24, 1977

Pastures New Episode 61

In the hallway, Jim, (ex army ordinance) says the only way to stop it rapidly decomposing is to cut off the air with something congealed and lumpy. Just then Ian appears with a pot of Carol's stew he is quietly taking to the bin.