A Little Bit Of Wisdom

    All Episodes 1974 - 1976

    • Ended
    • 1974-04-08T23:00:00Z
    • 30m
    • 10h (20 episodes)
    • Lew Schwarz + 1 more, John Kane
    • United Kingdom
    • English
    • Associated Television (ATV)
    Incidents and mishaps propel Norman Wisdom into a series of extraordinary escapades in his final leading role on television.

    20 episodes

    Series Premiere

    1974-04-08T23:00:00Z

    1x01 The Magic Monkey of Kubla Khan

    Series Premiere

    1x01 The Magic Monkey of Kubla Khan

    • 1974-04-08T23:00:00Z30m

    Norman's fortunes take a turn when he purchases a monkey from an elderly man in the park and immediately begins amassing a fortune. However, fate is not inclined to let such good luck endure...

    1974-04-15T23:00:00Z

    1x02 Public Enemy

    1x02 Public Enemy

    • 1974-04-15T23:00:00Z30m

    A severe thunderstorm forces Norman to seek refuge in an auction room. Inside, he experiences a series of strange accidents, including dodging an explosion, accidentally touching the Venus de Milo, and trying to evade a dangerous thug known as Mr. Big.

    1974-04-22T23:00:00Z

    1x03 A Little Bit of Respect

    1x03 A Little Bit of Respect

    • 1974-04-22T23:00:00Z30m

    Are you a seven-stone weakling? Do you get sand kicked in your face? Even by women? Then follow Norman's example and get into uniform. Everybody respects a uniform - or so believes Norman. Yet he's too small to join the police force, nearly drowns as a lifeguard, and faints as a first-aid man! Finally, he goes for an interview as a night security officer...

    1974-04-29T23:00:00Z

    1x04 I Gotta Hearse

    1x04 I Gotta Hearse

    • 1974-04-29T23:00:00Z30m

    When you die, you die. However, there's no assurance you'll make it if Norman is behind the wheel of the hearse!

    1974-05-06T23:00:00Z

    1x05 Who Was That Lady?

    1x05 Who Was That Lady?

    • 1974-05-06T23:00:00Z30m

    Deirdre St. John Featherstone-Haugh is stunning, elegant, and cunning - and she has her sights set on Norman. Not out of attraction, but because she requires a partner in crime to secure a large sum of money. With amnesia, Norman is unwittingly drawn into her deceitful scheme. He is forced to masquerade as a prominent aristocrat and a former head-boy of Eton.

    1x06 And I Mean That Most Sincerely

    • 1974-05-13T23:00:00Z30m

    Cheer up - you are smarter than you think. At least, that's what Norman discovers when he becomes the star performer on a TV quiz show.

    1x07 The Angels Want Me For A Sunbeam

    • 1974-05-20T23:00:00Z30m

    When Norman is present, anything can happen - and it usually does. Who else on a construction site could mistakenly guide the operator of a wrecking ball machine to demolish the restroom while the foreman is inside? After such a memorable mistake, Norman questions if life is still meaningful - a mindset that will take him into uncharted territory.

    Season Premiere

    1975-01-10T00:00:00Z

    2x01 Episode One

    Season Premiere

    2x01 Episode One

    • 1975-01-10T00:00:00Z30m

    Norman finds himself in tight holds, hindered by Kent Walton! He once again encounters a variety of unbelievable situations, including a dip in a freezing lake and a confrontation with three top wrestlers.

    1975-01-17T00:00:00Z

    2x02 Episode Two

    2x02 Episode Two

    • 1975-01-17T00:00:00Z30m

    Norman goes to donate blood to help society, but the hospital ends up receiving more than they expected.

    1975-01-24T00:00:00Z

    2x03 Episode Three

    2x03 Episode Three

    • 1975-01-24T00:00:00Z30m

    Norman has always believed in being honest, but when he tries to return a lost ring to its owner, he almost ends up in jail! Honesty is not always the best policy in this case.

    1975-01-31T00:00:00Z

    2x04 Episode Four

    2x04 Episode Four

    • 1975-01-31T00:00:00Z30m

    Most people dream of winning a prize one day. Norman is thrilled when he wins a supermarket competition. However, he soon discovers that not everything that shines is gold.

    1975-02-07T00:00:00Z

    2x05 Episode Five

    2x05 Episode Five

    • 1975-02-07T00:00:00Z30m

    Norman inadvertently overhears a scheme to duplicate confidential documents from a foreign embassy. Naturally, he is apprehended and subsequently experiences a sequence of close calls as his captors contemplate 'eliminating' him.

    1975-02-14T00:00:00Z

    2x06 Episode Six

    2x06 Episode Six

    • 1975-02-14T00:00:00Z30m

    A series of accidents propels Norman into the art world. His 'unique talents' astound art experts and critics alike, making him 'the master' to his devoted followers.

    Season Premiere

    1976-03-29T23:00:00Z

    3x01 The Ladder

    Season Premiere

    3x01 The Ladder

    • 1976-03-29T23:00:00Z30m

    Working as a clerk in a builder's office requires a quick brain and a pragmatic mind - something Norman lacks. However, he does possess a sense of duty. When his flatmate, Alec Potter, borrows a ladder without informing the boss, Norman tries to fix the situation but finds himself in a precarious position.

    1976-04-05T23:00:00Z

    3x02 A Present for Linda

    3x02 A Present for Linda

    • 1976-04-05T23:00:00Z30m

    Norman and the boss's daughter should both be happy as he searches for a birthday gift for her. However, Alec plays a trick, leaving Norman in a risky situation.

    1976-04-12T23:00:00Z

    3x03 Double Trouble

    3x03 Double Trouble

    • 1976-04-12T23:00:00Z30m

    Norman is not the person you want around when the company transitions to double glazing.

    1976-04-19T23:00:00Z

    3x04 To Catch a Thief

    3x04 To Catch a Thief

    • 1976-04-19T23:00:00Z30m

    For Norman, the solution to sharing a room with Alec is clear - partition. When Albert, the boss, discovers the decrease in timber stocks at the builders' yard, Norman is immediately suspected. Determined to prove his innocence, Norman sets out to catch the real culprit.

    1976-04-26T23:00:00Z

    3x05 The Party's Over

    3x05 The Party's Over

    • 1976-04-26T23:00:00Z30m

    Alec's artfulness cannot even separate his new girlfriend from her chaperone.

    1976-05-03T23:00:00Z

    3x06 Firebug

    3x06 Firebug

    • 1976-05-03T23:00:00Z30m

    Norman's curiosity about Alec's well-being leads to unexpected consequences.

    1976-05-10T23:00:00Z

    3x07 Otherwise Engaged

    3x07 Otherwise Engaged

    • 1976-05-10T23:00:00Z30m

    With the boss sick with flu, Norman acquires a liking for leadership. (final episode of the series).

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