Comedy series follows the on-again off-again romance of mismatched Brenda and Malcolm.

Twitching

Comedy

Christmas Special 1988. Malcolm & Brenda go camping for the weekend to get away from pressures at home. When Brenda claims to have seen a rare bird at Mere Sands, she unwittingly causes the birdwatching community to fly into a frenzy.

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The on-again-off-again romance of a massively mismatched pair

Paul Bown and Emma Wray star in this delightfully offbeat comedy. Follow the on-again-off-again romance of massively mismatched pair, Brenda and Malcolm. 

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Brenda gets more than she bargained for when Malcolm takes her on a biking trip.

Meeting

Romantic comedy about a mismatched couple set in Merseyside. Brenda gets more than she bargained for when her would-be date Malcolm takes her on a romantic trip: bird watching on Burton Marsh!

Brenda decides to give Malcolm a second chance.

Wrestling

Romantic comedy about a mismatched couple set in Merseyside. Malcolm is convinced to go for an Indian meal and tries to enlighten Brenda on the merits of bird watching.

Brenda arranges a date with Malcolm but his mother has other ideas.

Outing

Romantic comedy about a mismatched couple set in Merseyside. Brenda gets all dressed up to visit Malcolm at the tailors where he works. After arranging a trip to Buxton for his day off things seem to be on the up but Malcolm's mother has other ideas.

Brenda and Pamela have another fall out after a case of mistaken identity.

Confusing

Romantic comedy about a mismatched couple set in Merseyside. A case of mistaken identity results in more bad feeling between the sisters and Pamela threatens to throw Brenda out of the flat.

Malcolm's mother meets Brenda for the first time.

Leaving

Romantic comedy about a mismatched couple set in Merseyside. Brenda needs to find a new place to live, but taking off for London she begins to have second thoughts.

Brenda arranges a surprise party for her sister with unexpected results.

Repenting

Romantic comedy about a mismatched couple set in Merseyside. Brenda moves back in to her sister Pamela's flat and decides to throw a surprise party.

It seems absence makes the heart grow fonder for Brenda and Malcolm. Last in the series.

Hiding

Romantic comedy about a mismatched couple set in Merseyside. Malcolm injures his back whilst out bird watching with Brenda and after six weeks convalescing they both realise they have to admit to having feelings for each other. Last in the series.

Brenda impresses Malcolm with her knowledge of birds.

Falling

Brenda impresses Malcolm with her knowledge of birds. Malcolm is in danger of losing his job. Pamela is depressed and thinking of getting another job.

Pamela needs cheering up - she is depressed about her work and future.

Dancing

Pamela needs cheering up - she is depressed about her work, her future prospects in love, even her appearance. So Brenda and Malcolm invite her to Jumpers disco along with a reluctant Terry.

Brenda is not convinced by Malcolm's weak attempts to cancel their visit to Hilbre.

Visiting 1

Brenda is not convinced by Malcolm's weak attempts to cancel their visit to Hilbre and her overnight stay at the Stoneway house. She arrives in Moels to spend the night with an unexpected visitor.

Malcolm is tired of his mother's attitude towards his girlfriend.

Visiting 2

Malcolm is tired of his mother's attitude towards his girlfriend Brenda and decides to leave home.  Brenda helps him find a flat.  Pamela continues to see David.  Malcolm has second thoughts about leaving home.

Malcolm and Brenda have been separated for some time.

Missing

Malcolm and Brenda have been separated for some time. They are getting on everyone's nerves and an attempt at re-uniting them fails. They meet unexpectedly in Malcolm's lunch hour and agree to start again.

Malcolm is planning a very special evening.

Dining

Malcolm is planning a very special evening. He needs a swish venue for his dinner date and seeks advice. The meal is a birthday treat for Brenda.

Brenda sees Malcolm lunching with Susan Roberts, and suspects he is two timing her.

Moving

Brenda sees Malcolm lunching with Susan Roberts, and suspects he is two timing her.  David Lynch finds Brenda a job in London.  Malcolm offers to buy her ticket if she promises to come back for a weekend.

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