Sykes: Season 5
Season 5 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Sykes Season 4.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 5 Progress Shield
Home Movies
Nov 11, 1976 · 30 min
Eric gets his hands on a movie camera and the new toy fires his ambitions to become a documentary film-maker. Vintage comedy, starring Hattie Jacques, Eric Sykes and Deryck Guyler
Fishing
Nov 18, 1976 · 30 min
Eric and Hattie go fishing while on holiday at the seaside. Comedy, starring Eric Sykes and Hattie Jacques
Lodgers
Nov 25, 1976 · 30 min
Corky takes advantage of his wife's spell in hospital to make some money taking in lodgers. Comedy, starring Deryck Guyler and Eric Sykes
Holiday Camp
Dec 2, 1976 · 30 min
Eric is unhappy about Hattie's choice of holiday, until a blonde Redcoat brightens up his day
Inventions
Dec 9, 1976 · 30 min
Eric, to everyones frustration, has found a skill for madcap inventions.
Flashback
Dec 16, 1976 · 30 min
Eric regales his neighbour with tall stories about his recent holiday in Scotland, although the truth turns out to be rather different. Vintage comedy, starring Hattie Jacques, Eri
Squatters
Dec 23, 1976 · 30 min
The siblings discover a tramp has moved in when they leave the front door ajar and must find a way to get rid of him. Comedy, starring Eric Sykes and Hattie Jacques
Bath
Dec 30, 1976 · 30 min
Eric uses his neighbour's bathroom while his is being decorated, but when he gets his toe stuck in the bath tap his fate is in the hands of the emergency services. Vintage comedy,