Just William
William Brown is the story concentrate of an English boy. No matter what trouble his elders, and worse, the insufferable "good girl" Violet Elizabeth Bott, who manages to enforce her presence upon them, take to tell them what to do, when and where, William, his best friend Ginger, and the whole gang of village rascals make sure the saying "boys will be boys" proves true every single mischievous time, even if it takes all of their courage and lying ingenuity.
- 1977-1978
- 2 seasons
- Comedy, Drama, Family
William Brown is the story concentrate of an English boy. No matter what trouble his elders, and worse, the insufferable "good girl" Violet Elizabeth Bott, who manages to enforce her presence upon them, take to tell them what to do, when and where, William, his best friend Ginger, and the whole gang of village rascals make sure the saying "boys will be boys" proves true every single mischievous time, even if it takes all of their courage and lying ingenuity.
Season 2 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 1977 - 1978
Episode 1
William's Lucky Day
The headmaster's respected cousin arrives to deliver a lecture at William's school and then to declare the usual half day holiday for all. William decides, unwisely to knock his hat off using Ginger's catapult.
Episode 2
The Great Detective
30 mins
After the Brown family attend a whodunit play William fancies himself as a great Scotland Yard detective. In search of a criminal to catch he comes to the conclusion that respectable city merchant Mr. Croombe looks suitably shifty.
Episode 3
Violet Elizabeth Wins
William and the lads decide to prepare a historical play set in that interesting time period when according to William, Elizabeth I had nothing much to do after beating the French. They approach local artist Archie to help with costumes.
Episode 4
William Holds the Stage
After listening to a classroom speech on the subject of Shakespeare an enthusiastic William decides that in the approaching school play he would like the role of Hamlet and not that daft one Oafalus that gets pushed in the pond.
Episode 5
William the Philanthropist
The gang decide to help the poor by stealing from the rich to redistribute the wealth. They make a start by selling Mrs Bott's expensive pearl necklace for sixpence. Lady Markham receives the necklace as a gift from her granddaughter.
Episode 6
It All Began with the Typewriter
William thinks that his newly composed Valentine card motto is jolly good and types it out using his brother's typewriter. Poor brother Robert has no idea the mayhem that is about to engulf his dating endeavours.
Episode 7
A Rescue Party
Episode 8
William Finds a Job
Episode 9
Parrots for Ethel
William's wildlife lecture is placed in jeopardy when the star featured dormouse dies overnight and then some rotter pinches the caterpillar. Luckily two parrots mysteriously turn up. Meanwhile sister Ethel has some admirers to deal with.
Episode 10
William at the Garden Party
Episode 11
Two Good Turns
Episode 12
Finding a School for William
Episode 13
William and the Tramp
The gang learn that lots of old people have never been on a holiday so with the help of Violet Elizabeth they decide to put them all up at Mrs. Bott's house starting with a tramp who happens to be just passing by.