Pardon the Expression

Season 1

Follows Leonard Swindley and his misadventures as a department store deputy manager.

Where to Watch Season 1

12 Episodes

  • The First Day
    E1
    The First DayLeonard Swindley starts his new job as Assistant Manager at Dobson and Hawks Department Store. He soon becomes attached to his job in more ways than one when store boss Ernest Parbold sends him to the bank to deposit his specimen signature and collect some change. However when he reaches the bank he realises that he has lost the key to the handcuffs for the money bag he is carrying.
  • The Headmistress
    E2
    The HeadmistressLeonard Swindley tries his hand at super salemanship. His task from Mr Parbold is to land a big order for Dobson and Hawks for a school uniform concession from the headmistress of the local girls school, Miss Buxton, known at all as "Frankenstein's Grandmother". Swindley's old-world charm has made him a big hit with the ladies of Dobson and Hawks.
  • The Trouble With Ada
    E3
    The Trouble With AdaMr. Parbold decides that, in order to bring the store in-line with average takings across the chain, someone must be sacked. He leaves Swindley with the task, and unsurprisingly the rest of the workforce aren't too pleased.
  • Mannequin Parade
    E4
    Mannequin ParadeMr Swindley's attempt to organise a charity event for the local Chamber of Commerce inevitably make it a "do" to remember!
  • The Dance
    E5
    The DanceWith the popular quotation "Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned" firmly on his mind, Leonard Swindley has to make a very difficult decision...
  • The Wedding
    E6
    The WeddingHe never thought he would see it happen but Mr Swindley becomes a father - although only for a day!
  • The Pensioner
    E7
    The PensionerIt may not be Sherwood Forest but Mr Swindley meets a modern day Robin Hood.
  • The Visitor
    E8
    The VisitorWith Mr Parbold away, Mr Swindley is made 'King for the day' and finds out the truth behind the popular saying "Uneasy lies the head that wears the crown"!
  • Birthday Present
    E9
    Birthday PresentThere are crossed wires at Dobson and Hawks when the staff plan a surprise for Mr Swindley - unfortunately so does Mr Parbold!
  • Little Boy Lost
    E10
    Little Boy LostMr Swindley has to take on the role of a responsible parent and finds himself in more trouble ...
  • The Old One Two
    E11
    The Old One TwoLeonard Swindley turns up for dinner with Sir Charles Dobson but gets the distinct feeling that he is an uninvited guest!
  • The Brain Drain
    E12
    The Brain DrainIn an attempt to recruit new staff for the store, Mr Swindley is sent to attend Careers Day at Brookfield High School with orders to bring back the cream and not the clots!

Cast of Season 1

  • Arthur LoweLeonard Swindley
  • Betty DriverMrs. Edgeley
  • Joy StewartMiss Sinclair
  • Paul DawkinsMr. Parbold

 

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