Fresh off the Harwich Ferry from the continent, unemployed medieval historian Jim Dixon goes to Swinging London in search of a life and a job.
WritersKingsley Amis, Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais
The Big Smoke
Nov 1, 1982
Jim Dixon returns to Swinging Sixties London from working on the continent, having left England just as the fun was starting. The journey from Harwich with a pretty fashion model gets him more of the Swinging Sixties than he wanted.
A Foot in the Door
Nov 8, 1982
Unemployed, staying with friends and looking for "swinging" work Jim's luck falters until he bumps into Lucy Simmons the fashion model again. With her contacts he's suddenly being interviewed for an advertising job he knows nothing about.
Scoop
Nov 15, 1982
Still unemployed and wearing out his welcome at his friends, Jim twists the arm of an old friend to get a writing job reviewing obscure foreign films. Then Lucy gives him a way in to interview Cosmos the avantgarde artist everyone seeks.
The Apartment
Nov 22, 1982
Jim gets his own flat in Earls Court and embarks on the pursuit of his bosses secretary. Then his attention is caught by an Australian girl at the launderettes. Can he snatch victory from the jaws of defeat?
Eckersley Revisited
Nov 29, 1982
Jim meets the posh girls upstairs and gets invited to Blazeley Hall for the weekend much to the glee of his mother. Can Jim impress Lord and Lady Davenport and win their daughter's heart ?
The Ties That Bind
Dec 6, 1982
Jim gets a letter from ex-girlfriend Margaret telling him his old job is at the university is up for grabs again. He needs the money but does he need Margaret? Does Margaret need him?
Will Success Spoil Jim Dixon?
Dec 13, 1982
Jim secures an interview with a maker of salacious films for his publisher. But who is interviewing who for what and what will Jim do when he somehow finds himself working for said film-maker?
