Sykes 1972
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- September 14, 1972
- Last Aired
- November 16, 1979
- Format
- 7 seasons · 68 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~34 hours (30 min/ep)
- Network
- BBC One
What is Sykes?
The television series Sykes is a classic sitcom that features Eric Sykes and Hattie Jacques in main roles. The show stars Eric Sykes and Hattie Jacques as brother and sister twins.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1972
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 68
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 14, 1972
- Last aired
- Nov 16, 1979
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- BBC One
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.7/10 from 6 votes
- Format
- 7 seasons · 68 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~30 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- BBC One
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 68 episodes and an average 30-minute runtime.
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The television series Sykes is a classic sitcom that features Eric Sykes and Hattie Jacques in main roles. The show stars Eric Sykes and Hattie Jacques as brother and sister twins. The twins have to tackle the trials and tribulations of suburban life, which provides the basis for the show's humor and plot. Eric Sykes and Hattie Jacques play the lead characters in the series. The show is set in a suburban environment, where the twins experience various challenges and difficulties. The series is a sitcom, which implies that it is a comedy show with a light-hearted tone. The presence of Eric Sykes and Hattie Jacques as the main characters suggests that the show relies on their comedic talents to drive the plot and humor. The show's portrayal of suburban life and the twins' experiences provides a relatable and entertaining premise for the series.
Should you watch it?
“Eric Sykes and Hattie Jacques star as fraternal twin siblings navigating suburban life.”
- stars Eric Sykes
- stars Hattie Jacques
- limited plot details available in current sources
Watch it if you enjoy classic television comedies featuring Eric Sykes.
This is a classic comedy series suitable for general audiences.
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Episode guide
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Season 1 · 16 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Burglary Mytharc Sep 14, 1972
- E2 Uncle Mytharc Sep 21, 1972
- E3 Walk Core Sep 28, 1972
- E4 Menace Core Oct 5, 1972
- E5 Boat Core Oct 12, 1972
- E6 Stranger Core Oct 19, 1972
- E7 Football Core Oct 26, 1972
- E8 Job Core Nov 2, 1972
- E9 Ankle Core Nov 9, 1972
- E10 Mouse Core Nov 16, 1972
- E11 Dream Core Nov 23, 1972
- E12 Marriage Core Nov 28, 1972
- E13 Cat Core Dec 7, 1972
- E14 Journey Core Dec 14, 1972
- E15 Lodger Mytharc Dec 21, 1972
- E16 Cafe Mytharc Dec 28, 1972
Season 2 · 15 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 An Engagement Mytharc Sep 10, 1973
- E2 Bus Core Sep 17, 1973
- E3 Spy Ring Core Sep 24, 1973
- E4 Golf Core Oct 1, 1973
- E5 Rolls Core Oct 8, 1973
- E6 Peeping Tom Core Oct 15, 1973
- E7 Fancy Dress Core Oct 22, 1973
- E8 Window Smasher Core Oct 29, 1973
- E9 Gamble Core Nov 5, 1973
- E10 Uniform Core Nov 12, 1973
- E11 Bird Core Nov 19, 1973
- E12 Protest Core Nov 26, 1973
- E13 Salesman Core Dec 3, 1973
- E14 Haunting Mytharc Dec 10, 1973
- E15 Nest Egg Mytharc Dec 17, 1973
Season 3 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Stolen Bentley Mytharc Oct 17, 1974
- E2 Holiday in Bogsea Core Oct 24, 1974
- E3 The Pub Core Oct 31, 1974
- E4 The Band Core Nov 7, 1974
- E5 Two Birthdays Core Nov 14, 1974
- E6 A Bandage Core Nov 21, 1973
- E7 Log Cabin Mytharc Nov 28, 1974
- E8 The Fog Mytharc Dec 5, 1974
Season 4 · 7 episodes
Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →- E1 Commercial Mytharc Oct 24, 1975
- E2 Ski-ing Core Oct 31, 1975
- E3 Caravan Core Nov 7, 1975
- E4 Reporter Core Nov 14, 1975
- E5 Marriage Core Nov 28, 1975
- E6 Night Out Mytharc Dec 5, 1975
- E7 Christmas Party Mytharc Dec 12, 1975
Season 5 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 5 guide & lore primer →- E1 Home Movies Mytharc Nov 11, 1976
- E2 Fishing Core Nov 18, 1976
- E3 Lodgers Core Nov 25, 1976
- E4 Holiday Camp Core Dec 2, 1976
- E5 Inventions Core Dec 9, 1976
- E6 Flashback Core Dec 16, 1976
- E7 Squatters Mytharc Dec 23, 1976
- E8 Bath Mytharc Dec 30, 1976
Season 6 · 7 episodes
Open the complete Season 6 guide & lore primer →- E1 Sykes At Christmas Mytharc Dec 22, 1977
- E2 The Hypnotist Core Jan 4, 1978
- E3 Picket Line Core Jan 11, 1978
- E4 Football Match Core Jan 18, 1978
- E5 Decorating Core Jan 25, 1978
- E6 End of the World Mytharc Feb 1, 1978
- E7 Television Film Mytharc Feb 8, 1978
Season 7 · 7 episodes
Open the complete Season 7 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Drop Out Mytharc Oct 5, 1979
- E2 Fanny-By-Gaslight Core Oct 12, 1979
- E3 The Stay-At-Home Holiday Core Oct 19, 1979
- E4 Bad Medicine Core Oct 26, 1979
- E5 The Insurance Money Core Nov 2, 1979
- E6 Six Million Dollar Sykes Mytharc Nov 9, 1979
- E7 The BBC Honours Sykes Mytharc Nov 16, 1979
Frequently asked questions
When did Sykes premiere?
Sykes premiered in 1972.
Who stars in Sykes?
The sitcom stars Eric Sykes and Hattie Jacques.
What is the premise of the show?
It follows brother and sister twins tackling the trials and tribulations of suburban life.
What genre is Sykes?
Sykes is a comedy sitcom.
Is Sykes a movie or a television series?
Sykes is a television series.
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