Mike Upchat is an unsuccessful novelist who lives out of a railway station locker - he has the gift of the Gab and changes his life story every episode to impress different women - basically he reinvents himself to score.
When it comes to bedtime, living in a luggage locker at Marylebone Station can be a problem for Mike Upchat. He solves it by living up to his pen-name at a party for liberated ladies.
Sep 26, 1977
S1E2
Episode 2 · 30m
Accommodation Address
When Mike's old English teacher invites herself to tea, she expects to be entertained in surroundings becoming of a successful writer.
Oct 3, 1977
S1E3
Episode 3 · 30m
Casualty Ward
Borrowing a car for a few days is simple for the smooth-talking Mike Upchat. The problems arise when he realises he has no address to have the vehicle delivered to. St Edwin's Hospital seems to offer a temporary solution.
Oct 10, 1977
S1E4
Episode 4 · 30m
Albert's Benefit
When Mike discovers that old Albert is not getting a retirement gift after 35 years devoted service, he decides to take action.
Oct 17, 1977
S1E5
Episode 5 · 30m
The One That Got Away
The law finally catches up with Mike and he finds himself in court. No doubt he will have some pretty good stories up his sleeve.
Oct 24, 1977
S1E6
Episode 6 · 30m
One Good Turn
Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Sailor — Mike Upchat could pass himself off as any of these, and many more too. But when challenged to impersonate a computer expert it looks as though he has met his match.
Oct 31, 1977
S1E7
Episode 7 · 30m
Home Is the Hunter
A problem arises for Mike when he decides to pass himself off as someone and then realises he doesn't know what they do for a living. But a pretty girl spurs him on in the charade — and he carries it off with his usual panache.
