Sink or Swim
Brian Webber lives on a leaky houseboat in London. He's trying hard to make his way in the world, thus far with limited success. His girlfriend, Sonia is a very serious minded young woman who is passionate only about things like vegetarianism and ecology. When Brian's younger brother Steve arrives in London looking for somewhere to stay, his lazy, cynical, noisy "Northern lout" attitude disrupts Brian's already messy life.
- 1980-1982
- 3 seasons
- Comedy
Brian Webber lives on a leaky houseboat in London. He's trying hard to make his way in the world, thus far with limited success. His girlfriend, Sonia is a very serious minded young woman who is passionate only about things like vegetarianism and ecology. When Brian's younger brother Steve arrives in London looking for somewhere to stay, his lazy, cynical, noisy "Northern lout" attitude disrupts Brian's already messy life.
Season 1 Episode Guide
7 Episodes 1980 - 1981
Episode 1
In the Beginning
30 mins
Steve arrives in London and crashes with his big brother - Brian in his tiny, depressing accommodation.
Episode 2
Steve's Girlfriend
30 mins
Brian persuades Sonia to take their relationship to the next level whilst Steve uses computer dating to find himself a girlfriend.
Episode 3
Croydon
30 mins
Brian and Steve drive up to Croydon to look for their mother.
Episode 4
The Turkey
30 mins
Brian's Christmas plans with Sonia are foiled when it turns out that Steve won't spend the holidays back home with their dad.
Episode 5
The Car
30 mins
Brian is very keen on buying a cheap, second hand car despite Sonia's protests about the damage to the environment. So Steve makes sure his brother gets the best deal.
Episode 6
The Boat
30 mins
Brian's latest scheme is focused on buying a boat and turning it into a commercial enterprise. His idea receives Sonia's full approval and Steve's skepticism and reluctance.
Episode 7
The Interviewer
30 mins
The Webber brothers are stuck in Bristol with the only chance of fixing the derelict boat and transport it back to London. While Brian is working hard on repairing the boat, Steve is out looking for a job.