The Cuckoo Waltz was a British television sitcom made by Granada Television for the ITV network between 1975 and 1977 and in 1980. The series which was set in 1970s and Manchester, written by Geoffrey Lancashire, produced and directed by Bill Gilmour, dealt with the comic complications that ensue when impoverished newlyweds Chris and Fliss Hawthorne take in a lodger, Gavin Rumsey, to ease their financial problems. Collins left after 3 series and was replaced by Ian Saynor as Adrian Lockett in the fourth series. The series was re-screened by now defunct Satellite TV channel, Granada Plus, in the late 1990s and early-mid-2000s.
Cuckoo in the nest
One week later
Paying your way
The anniversary
A day off
Fleet street
House for sale
The babysitter
Financial difficulties
The armchair
Connie
The model
The letter
It's all greek to me
The treat
The air hostesses
The policeman
Perspectives
Alterations
The new lodger
The neighbour
Leather
A love that does not dim
Guess who's coming to dinner
The press ball
An ideal home
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