The Sun Trap
A David Nobbs sitcom about a group of British residents in Spain. Life on a Mediterranean island, far from strike-torn Britain, is a paradise. Or is it? The Halhdays aren't sure, and neither, it seems, is anybody else.
- 1980-1980
- 1 season
- Comedy
A David Nobbs sitcom about a group of British residents in Spain. Life on a Mediterranean island, far from strike-torn Britain, is a paradise. Or is it? The Halhdays aren't sure, and neither, it seems, is anybody else.
Season 1 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 1980
Episode 1
Episode #1.1
Peter and Helen Halliday are dodging mosquitoes on a Mediterranean Island and after seven years Helen pines for Winchmore Hill in England. Peter doesn't. The other expatriates think England went downhill when the AA men stopped saluting.
Episode 2
Episode #1.2
The expatriates gather at Ken's bar trying to enjoy olives instead of crisps or pork scratchings. There's (still) not many of them left. Helen braves her first day at work and widower Robert brings widow Gloria another cactus.
Episode 3
Episode #1.3
The dull merry-go-round of expatriate life is upset when Helen becomes unwell. Peter decides to get her Dennis Appleyard. A proper, British, expatriate, Doctor who has been struck off in England (not the island) and not for malpractice.
Episode 4
Episode #1.4
Ken and Peter are discussing the finer points of pork scratchings and English football in Ken's bar when a German tourist turns up, and Peter comes over all patriotic and wagers with him on the English football results.
Episode 5
Episode #1.5
It's another quiet Thursday in Ken's bar and Harold's not buying a round. But Gloria is because she wants to join the sailing club and needs an existing member to sponsor her. She's also avoiding Robert - who in turn, is avoiding Gloria.
Episode 6
Episode #1.6
Peter and Helen are recording a tape for a friends Silver Wedding Anniversary back in Winchmore Hill. They invite the other expats to do the same with mixed results. The story of "Drops them for Anyone" 's cat, a tree and Robert is told.