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Series 7

The Brittas Empire — Series 7

Jan 06, 1997
  • The Elephant's Child

    1. The Elephant's Child

    Jan 06, 1997

    Situation comedy. Brittas organizes a sponsored bungee jump and expects his staff to take part. Helen Brittas plans a burglary to fund her bid for the franchise for the sauna solarium and Carole returns from her assertion course. (44)

    30m
  • Reviewing the Situation

    2. Reviewing the Situation

    Jan 13, 1997

    Sitcom based in a leisure center with a manic manager, Gordon Brittas. He initiates a staff review which causes some antagonism; Julie is enjoying armed police protection after threats, which includes body searches

    30m
  • http://etc.

    3. http://etc.

    Jan 20, 1997

    The center enters the 21st century as Brittas has everything computerized, which causes huge problems. Drugget is convinced it is a waste of money and will be Brittas' downfall. Helen's therapy course seem only to appeal to staff

    30m
  • Wake Up the Lion Within

    4. Wake Up the Lion Within

    Jan 27, 1997

    Brittas returns from a course which teaches executives how to release inner powers by roaring like a lion. He encourages his staff to try it out. The Leisure Center has been nominated for the 'European Award for Excellence

    30m
  • The Disappearing Act

    5. The Disappearing Act

    Feb 03, 1997

    The staff at the leisure center compete for Employee of the Month award though Brittas is not convinced of the wisdom of the competition; Colin brushes up his magic act for Julie's niece's birthday party; Helen holds dream workshop

    30m
  • Gavin Featherly RIP

    6. Gavin Featherly RIP

    Feb 10, 1997

    Comedy set in a leisure center. Gavin is feeling depressed and is receiving therapy from Helen Brittas. He joins the rest of the staff on their annual weekend break to Burbidge-on-Sea and goes missing so Brittas arranges a funeral

    30m
  • Exposed

    7. Exposed

    Feb 17, 1997

    Investigative journalist, Roger Ferguson, is preparing to make a television expose of the goings on at Whitbury Leisure Center. Gordon is led to believe this will be a serious documentary. An outbreak of Bobula fever causes panic.

    30m
  • Curse of the Tiger Women

    8. Curse of the Tiger Women

    Feb 24, 1997

    Brittas prepares to celebrate seven wonderful years since the center opened, but Druggett tells him he has been chosen for early retirement. Carole reveals he's the father of her twins!

    30m

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