A Present For Dickie episode guide - British Comedy Guide

TV sitcom
ITV1
1969 - 1970
6 episodes (1 series)

Dickie returns from a tour of the Far-East to find that he has a surprise present following him home - an elephant. Stars Dickie Henderson, Fabia Drake, Dennis Ramsden and Billy Burden.

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Series 1

1. A Present For Dickie

Tuesday 30^th December 1969

Returning from a cabaret tour of the Far East, Dickie rushes home to greet his wife, only to be met by his mother-in-law: Jane is on a slow boat from Australia. Meanwhile, a cable has arrived from India saying that a young female called Hathi is on the way to Dickie. Mother-in-law is suspicious; Dickie puzzled. Who is Hathi?

2. Things That Go Bump In The Night

Tuesday 6^th January 1970

Minnie has insomnia, and the neighbours have complained to the police. So to help her settle down in her new surroundings, Dickie engages William, a handyman...

3. Regina Versus Mini

Tuesday 13^th January 1970

The srong arm of the Law decides to take proceedings when Mini runs amok in the High Street!

4. Splash Headline

Tuesday 20^th January 1970

Even the best-laid schemes can go astray when Dickie decides to include Mini in a really spectacular river rescue.

A Present For Dickie. Dickie (Dickie Henderson). Copyright: Thames Television

5. Mini Golf

Tuesday 27^th January 1970

Dickie unexpectedly finds himself playing Ted Ray in a charity golf match. Gamesmanship runs rife - even Mini the elephant is drawn into the battle.

6. Mini's Green Eye

Thursday 5^th February 1970

With the sudden announcement of Jane's arrival home, Dickie is anxious about her reaction to an elephant in the house. Dickie, with Parker's help, makes plans but needs co-operation from Mini. But Mini does not seem to be willing.

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