The Cuckoo Waltz

Season 1

The series, which was set in 1970s and early 1980s Manchester, dealt with the comic complications that ensue when impoverished newly-weds Chris and Fliss Hawthorne take in lodger Gavin Rumsey to ease their financial problems.

Where to Watch Season 1

7 Episodes

Cuckoo in the nest
E1
Cuckoo in the nestThere is a cuckoo in the nest as Chris's best friend, Gavin comes to stay after his marriage break-up. Chris's desire for a peaceful life has to be put on hold as his rich, successful playboy friend needs a helping hand.
One Week Later
E2
One Week LaterGavin has outstayed his welcome and the young couple grow tired of him commandeering the house as if it were his own, not to mention the late night antics.
Paying Your Way
E3
Paying Your WayMoney is tight and Mr and Mrs Hawthorne finally ask their new lodger for payment as Fliss is having problems making ends meet.
The Anniversary
E4
The AnniversaryIt's Fliss and Chris's wedding anniversary, but Chris finds he has to work covering a football match. So Fliss unhappily goes along too.
A Day Off
E5
A Day OffIt's Chris's day off, but his and Fliss's plans are ruined when Gavin turns up from work ill. Dr MacKenzie is called and thinks there's not really that much wrong with him. Having had enough, Fliss goes to her mom's and leaves them to it.
Fleet Street
E6
Fleet StreetGavin gets a promotion. Chris wants to go down to Fleet Street for work, while Connie introduces Fliss to Tarot cards. Chris and Fliss go for a reading with Madame Stellaris, followed by a trip to London.
House for Sale
E7
House for SaleGavin announces that Carol wants to sell their house. She asks Chris a favor - will he show some prospective buyers around. It goes alarmingly well, despite his best efforts. Then there's the Selling Up party.