Episode 3007 from September 1978 – Jane’s appalled that Diane let Terry get arrested, but Diane thinks it’s the best laugh she’s had in a long while. Bernard takes exception to Shughie’s organisational skills and Dr Butterworth is concerned when Irene behaves outrageously towards him. So, what happens when you actually watch it? Here’s how it was for me. At first, I mainly noticed the infelicities. Actors declaring that “the early worm catches the bird” or “you can’t make eggs without breaking an omelette”. George the farmhand throwing down a glass in anger to see it bounce on the chalet floor. An extra in the motel hair salon staring straight into the ­camera. Pure Acorn Antiques stuff. Episode 2874 from January 1978 – Lucy is decidedly unhappy with her mother after she catches her kissing Tony. Lynn’s parents make a surprise visit to their daughter while Jim and Sharon clean up the garage in anticipation of Mr Osimoto’s visit.

Episode 2582 from August 1976 – David has to explain Bob’s outrageous behaviour from the previous nightís meal. Stephanie gets a gentleman caller at her flat while Vera is given a lesson in boutique economics. Episode 3102 from February 1979 – Trina and Doris pamper Shughie following his bruising. Ted and Kathryn get close. Meg confesses to son Sandy that she isn’t Rosemary Hunter’s greatest fan. Episode 3110 from March 1979 – Chris tells Diane he has no intention of working at the Crossroads Motel. Jill’s plan to transform Chimney’s into a home for unmarried mothers gets the red-light from Adam. Shughie is concerned that Doris has discovered his secret concerning Gerry. Episode 1942 from July 1973 – When his brother becomes seriously ill, Wilf becomes exceptionally happy – so much so that Sheila, Stan and Jill become concerned for his new zest for life. Amy has concerns about Vince’s solitary habits. Episode 3097 from February 1979 – Meg and Lloyd discuss ‘daughter problems’. Glenda Brownlow confides in Benny Hawkins – village idiot – that she has fallen in love with baddie Gerry Hurst. Doris Luke, always one for an eye for the good and bad in the world isn’t keen on Gerry. No good will come of it, mark her words. Diane gets involved in Valerie’s world of misery while Doris catches Shughie in a state of undress.Episode 2653 from December 1976 – Stan lays down the law when Jill drives their baby around without using a proper child seat. Meg broaches a sensitive subject with Sandy. Sandy reciprocates. Episode 2879 from January 1978 – In an atmosphere of curiously tense sexuality, Ingrid and Stan indulge in a philosophical dialogue on the meaning of life. Lynn confesses to Sandy that she is very disappointed in her parents’ behaviour.

Episode 3076 – from January 1979 – David, resplendent in a lime green shirt and paisley tie, ponders the outrageous cost of redecorating the restaurant. Meg tells Bernard how much she’s looking forward to consuming his sweetbreads. Doris enquires of Shughie how he got on at the Swinging Cat discotheque.

Episode 3130 from April 1979 – Sandy Richardson is left nearly speechless when Tish Hope moves in to the motel. David takes ex-wife Rosemary to task when she attempts to ‘buy off’ Diane Parker over the pending marriage of convenience to son Chris. Chris will inherit a large sum of money from his late grandmothers will should he marry. Lloyd mopes around when he learns of Tish’s situation. David and Rosemary plan a different way to scupper their son’s cash-making plans. Episode 1895 from April 1973 – David persuades Rosemary to see a doctor. Wilf and Stan debate abortion whilst Jill considers adoption. Diane ditches Cliff Leyton. Meg and Hugh say their goodbyes.