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The Incredible Mr Tanner - Episode Guide

Season 1

The Great Escape

Episode: 1x01 | Airdate: Feb 19, 1981

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Whilst Ernest believes himself to be the world's greatest escapologist, his partner and crowd entertainer, Sidney, reckons he couldn't get out of a sports jacket never mind a strait-jacket!

The Good Samaritan

Episode: 1x02 | Airdate: Feb 26, 1981

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A Swedish damsel in distress makes Sidney believe his is on to a good thing but he has reckoned without Ernest playing the wet blanket ...

The Magic Lantern

Episode: 1x03 | Airdate: Mar 5, 1981

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A new television set provides a distraction for Ernest and Sidney after they have heard about all the sex and nudity being shown. It seems that the best they can get from it is seeing whether the little girl blinks while watching the test card!

The Better Half

Episode: 1x04 | Airdate: Mar 12, 1981

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When he hears a certain woman is looking for him, Sidney suggests that they flee the country. But they need to pick one that is short of musical escapologists ...

The Wallet

Episode: 1x05 | Airdate: Mar 19, 1981

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Sidney has found a wallet brimful of money and he thinks it's the end to all their problems but he hasn't made allowances for Ernest's conscience.

The House Hunters

Episode: 1x06 | Airdate: Mar 26, 1981

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Having been thrown out of their flat, Sidney and Ernest debate the suitability of the Savoy over Arnott Street hostel. But then they find a vacant house and a dream of rent-free living ...

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