STEVE'S DOWNLOAD SITE: Bless This House - Complete 1st Series

On the 2nd of February 1971 one of TV's most popular sitcoms was born, Bless This House made by Thames Television. The series was created by the well established comedy writing duo Vince Powell & Harry Driver. There were various writers for the show including the aforementioned creators plus Carla Lane, Myra Taylor, Dave Freeman and others. The producer and director for the whole of the series was William G Stewart, perhaps now more famous in the UK for the Channel 4 quiz show 15-to-1.In total there were 65 episodes produced spread over 6 series broadcast between 1971 and 1976. The show centres around the life of the Abbott family, husband and wife Sid & Jean, and their two children Mike and Sally who live in Birch Avenue in Putney, but this was changed to 2 Howard Road in later episodes. The various writers used just about every typical sitcom plot you can think of which meant the usual misunderstandings, arguments, comic situations etc, you know the type of thing! Sidney Abbott is played with all the brilliant comic talent you would expect from Sid James. He is a sales representative for a local stationary company and is very successful at his job. Outside of work, he likes to relax (or try to!) at home smoking his pipe listening to his favourite classical piece of music, at weekends he would sometimes go fishing with his next-door neighbour who is also his best mate Trevor (played by Anthony Jackson). Sid's most popular activity is going to his local boozer The Hare and Hounds with Trevor to sink a few pints and discuss the burning issues of the day eg. would Chelsea win the cup this year, or the length (or lack of it) of the barmaid's skirt! The main cause of frustration in Sid's life is trying to understand his children. The generation gap seems to him to be not so much a gap as (perhaps he might say) a great big bloody hole! He holds very traditional views on many things especially sex, and while he encourages his son Mike to enjoy himself (as quoted on the show “Here a bit, there a bit, everywhere a bit bit!) he is very protective about his daughter Sally whom he still thinks of as his little girl. Jean Abbott, played by Diana Coupland, is a devoted wife and mother, she is the 'real' head of the house, but don’t tell Sid! She seems to understand her children more than Sid ever could, usually seeing their side of any argument. Her best friend is next-door neighbour Betty (played by Patsy Rowlands) who is married to Trevor. Sid is not too keen on her as she always seems to be coming round to borrow things which usually is food! Mike Abbott, played by Robin Stewart, is the oldest of the two children and the most gifted but Sid would disagree with you on that one! He is unemployed but occasionally sells pieces of art which he has made. Art is his passion and he is always working on his next masterpiece which unfortunately for Sid usually means a lot of banging and clattering from the garage which never seems to have the space for the car! Sid also struggles to hold a decent conversation with his son as he uses phrases such as “Dig it” and “I'm gonna split” which sounds very painful! Sally Abbott, played by Sally Geeson, is the youngest member of the family but she is rapidly growing up. Her attitude to sex leaves her father in turmoil, and she seems to go through boyfriends like there is no tomorrow. Mike and her have very strong opinions and they often go on various demonstrations together in support of the latest cause, this usually ends up with them in trouble with the police which means a trip to the station for Sid!

Disk 1

1. THE GENERATION GAP
2. MUM'S THE WORD
3. FATHER'S DAY
4. BE IT EVER SO HUMBLE
5. ANOTHER FINE MESS...
6. FOR WHOM THE BELLS TOLL

Disk 2

1. A WOMEN'S PLACE
2. THE DAY OF REST
3. MAKE LOVE...NOT WAR!
4. CHARITY BEGINS AT HOME
5. IF THE DOG COLLAR FITS...WEAR IT!
6. THE MORNING AFTER THE NIGHT BEFORE

http://rapidshare.com/files/88656655/BLESS_THIS_HOUSE_-_COMPLETE_SERIES_1.part01.rar

http://rapidshare.com/files/88664018/BLESS_THIS_HOUSE_-_COMPLETE_SERIES_1.part02.rar

http://rapidshare.com/files/88671482/BLESS_THIS_HOUSE_-_COMPLETE_SERIES_1.part03.rar

http://rapidshare.com/files/88678879/BLESS_THIS_HOUSE_-_COMPLETE_SERIES_1.part04.rar

http://rapidshare.com/files/88686641/BLESS_THIS_HOUSE_-_COMPLETE_SERIES_1.part05.rar

2 comments:

Chloe said...: After acquiring all the rapidshare files & converting the rar files, a box popped up stating an error occured. It seems to be with the last episode on the disc... The Morning After The Night Before. All the other episodes seem to be there, except this one. Perhaps you have a way 'round this to sort out the issue?

Cheers; 14 October 2011 at 16:51
Chloe said...: Any chance you've got Father, Dear Father? The files I've come across online aren't seeded & therefore the torrents go no place over a period of days which is frustrating. Even the film would be a treat.

Ta
;-); 14 October 2011 at 16:53

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