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The Kids from 47A

Season 1 1973
TV-PG

  • 1973-05-29T23:00:00Z on ITV
  • 30m
  • 7h 30m (15 episodes)
  • United Kingdom
  • English
The Gathercole family live in No. 47A, a flat in a small block. When the widowed mother is suddenly taken to hispital and hurried plans for an aunt to look after the children fall through, they decide to take care of themselves. When the Welfare authorities learn what is happening, a constant battle to prove they can take care of themselves, and avoid being but in the care of the local council commences.

15 episodes

Series Premiere

1973-05-29T23:00:00Z

1x01 Gathercole Bunch

Series Premiere

1x01 Gathercole Bunch

  • 1973-05-29T23:00:00Z30m

The Gathercole kids must try to preserve their family when their mother takes ill and Aunt Olive doesn't show up to help.

1973-06-05T23:00:00Z

1x02 The Morning After

1x02 The Morning After

  • 1973-06-05T23:00:00Z30m

On Monday morning, the kids have to go to school. Unfortunately, there are chores to be done and shopping to be bought.

1973-06-12T23:00:00Z

1x03 The Final Demand

1x03 The Final Demand

  • 1973-06-12T23:00:00Z30m

When Willy finds an electric bill that hasn't been paid, he tries to pay it. However, it's too late, and the kids are going to lose power.

1973-06-19T23:00:00Z

1x04 The One-Eyed Monster

1x04 The One-Eyed Monster

  • 1973-06-19T23:00:00Z30m

George is extremely upset when the television set breaks, so the kids try to find a new one.

1973-06-26T23:00:00Z

1x05 The Truant

1x05 The Truant

  • 1973-06-26T23:00:00Z30m

While Miss East and Mr. Stephens are away, Jess can't attend an audition to be a model.

1973-07-03T23:00:00Z

1x06 The Burglar

1x06 The Burglar

  • 1973-07-03T23:00:00Z30m

George gets scared when he's left home alone.

1973-07-10T23:00:00Z

1x07 Food for Thought

1x07 Food for Thought

  • 1973-07-10T23:00:00Z30m

Binny treats everyone to a homemade Indian meal. Unfortunately, once everyone is done, she discovers problem with the food.

1973-07-17T23:00:00Z

1x08 The Dancing Gathercoles

1x08 The Dancing Gathercoles

  • 1973-07-17T23:00:00Z30m

Binny is excited to be the star in her ballet recital. However, when the boys are asked to fill in for several ill performers, they are not as enthusiastic.

1973-07-24T23:00:00Z

1x09 The Gambler

1x09 The Gambler

  • 1973-07-24T23:00:00Z30m

Willy decides to try a fool-proof method for making money.

1973-07-31T23:00:00Z

1x10 The New Neighbour

1x10 The New Neighbour

  • 1973-07-31T23:00:00Z30m

The kids are thrilled when their nosy neighbour leaves. However, the new neighbour may be worse.

1973-08-07T23:00:00Z

1x11 The Meeting

1x11 The Meeting

  • 1973-08-07T23:00:00Z30m

Jess is shocked by Binny's reading assignment and decides to have a conference with the teacher.

1973-08-14T23:00:00Z

1x12 The Cleaner

1x12 The Cleaner

  • 1973-08-14T23:00:00Z30m

Willy and George are tired of doing chores and decide to hire a housekeeper.

1973-08-21T23:00:00Z

1x13 Binny's Novel

1x13 Binny's Novel

  • 1973-08-21T23:00:00Z30m

Binny writes a romance novel that she sends to publishers.

1973-08-28T23:00:00Z

1x14 Mr Grubb Comes Home

1x14 Mr Grubb Comes Home

  • 1973-08-28T23:00:00Z30m

Mr. Grubb gets out of prison and comes to the apartment to visit.

Season Finale

1973-09-04T23:00:00Z

1x15 All's Well That Ends Well

Season Finale

1x15 All's Well That Ends Well

  • 1973-09-04T23:00:00Z30m

Everyone celebrates mum's return home from the hospital, until George goes missing.

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