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The Double Deckers Episode Guide
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Episode 13 - Barney
Originally aired: December 5, 1970
Written by Glyn Jones
Directed by Harry Booth
Barney, a street busker, had always loved an audience and his great
dream was that one day he might perform on a real stage in a real theatre
instead of in the street. Befriending Tiger whilst busking outside a cinema,
he ends up on the run
from the law in the shape of PC 1066 Hastings (groan!) who isn't
impressed with his musicianship. Tiger lets him seek refuge in the den, where
he
suffers from the gang's efforts to cook him a nourishing meal, most of
which
ends up on their clothing. He enthrals them all with tales of his
colourful
past, so there are tears when he finally has to leave. Tiger takes it
hardest of all, so he tells her a pretend secret - that he has to go to
play
for the Queen at the Royal Command Performance. Tiger, not being able to keep
a secret, shares it with the others, who
decide they simply can't miss it. They arrive at the theatre just as he
begins his real performance - busking to entertain the waiting crowds -
only to be accosted again by PC Hastings. In the ensuing mayhem, he
slips
through the stage door, as do the gang, to find themselves on stage,
singing
and dancing in front of the Queen.
Guest Artists:
Julian Chagrin - Barney
Ivor Salter - Policeman
Song: "One Man Band" (Written by Ivor Slaney & Glyn Jones)
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Episode 14 - Man's Best Friend
Originally aired: December 12, 1970
Written by Melvyn Hayes
Directed by Harry Booth
Inspired by Albert the kids collect aluminum foil in order to help buy a
seeing eye dog for a deserving person. They put on a show for the other
neighborhood kids who gain admission by
bringing in aluminum foil. Those who brought in more, got better seats. This
is the episode with the "Laugh-in" spoof. Great show! The show is a success
and at the end you see the DD posing for the camera with a guide dog.
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Episode 15 - United We Stand>
Originally aired: December 12, 1970
Written by John Tulley & Glyn Jones
Directed by Harry Booth
The Double Deckers subversively defend their den from being taken over by the
local council who want to convert it to a car park. The mayor makes an
inspection of the property along with the council with hilarious results - it
appears to be haunted. But we know who the little goblins are.
Guest Artists:
Pat Coombs
Derek Royle
Jack Haig
Bob Todd
John Barrard
Lauri Lupino Lane
Reg Peters
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Episode 16 - Up to Scratch
Originally aired: December 26, 1970
Written by Glyn Jones
Directed by Harry Booth
When Billie is paid 2 pounds a week for watching Scratch the dog, the
gang realizes the potential for riches and set off to make the place fit
to board lots of animals. The only taker is a flea trainer who is
looking for a place to keep his fleas after he was kicked out of his
flat for having them. Scratch runs away and the kids are sad. To cheer
everyone up, the flea trainer shows the flea circus. While Brains is
trying to send radio signals to Mars, he creates an ultra-high frequency
pitch and the dog starts howling and they find Scratch and also a lost
dog (who belonged to the former landlord of the flea trainer). When the
kids return the dog, the landlord is so pleased that the flea trainer is
asked to move back to the flat. And the kids find a new use for Brains'
radio signal - finding and returning lost pets for profit.
Guest Artists:
Timothy Bateson - Mr. Furber
Ann Lancaster - The Landlady
Song: "Old McDonald Had a Farm"
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Episode 17 - A Hit for a Miss
Originally aired: January 2, 1971
Written by Glyn Jones & Harry Booth
Directed by Harry Booth
The boys get a crush on their new teacher & help out
with the school play. Billie and Tiger are upset the boys aren't paying
any attention to them. Realizing this, the teacher fakes a hurt ankle so
the girls will be in the show.
Guest Artists:
Georgia Simpson
Brian Hayes
Damaris Hayman
John Clive
Lucy Griffiths
Bryan Hunt
Song: "With a Bit of Love" (Written by Ivor Slaney and Glyn Jones)
Song: "Fat Ladies" (Written by Ivor Slaney and Michael Begg)
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