In Sickness and in Health (1985) is a comedy web series in English. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch In Sickness and in Health online in HD.
In Sickness and in Health — Storyline
This final follow-up to 'Till Death Us Do Part' follows an aged Alf Garnett, now dealing with his wife Else's declining health and mobility, as well as the challenges of navigating the social security system and other everyday situations.
Cast & Crew
- Created by: Johnny Speight
- Starring: Warren Mitchell, Carmel McSharry, James Ellis
In Sickness and in Health — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1985-09-01 |
| Seasons | 6 |
| Episodes | 42 |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Language | English |
| Network | BBC One |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 8.1/10 (18 votes) |
In Sickness and in Health — Episode Guide
Series 1
- E1: Episode 1 (1985-09-01) — Alf and Else Garnett are back in London. Else is severely arthritic and can barely walk and Alf extols the joys of the wheelchair has got her — until he has to push her around in i
- E2: Episode 2 (1985-09-08) — Having complained about his failing eyesight – and just about everything else – Alf takes Else out in her wheelchair and buys her a cornet whilst avoiding giving money to the vicar
- E3: Episode 3 (1985-09-15) — After scrubbing the hall and disapproving of Else's using the milkman to place bets, Alf feels that an entitlement to home help, but antagonises three hopefuls in succession. Retur
- E4: Episode 4 (1985-09-29) — Alf tests the patience of the good-natured Johnsons from next door by using their phone to make a very long-winded long distance call to Rita. After expounding upon funerals in the
- E5: Episode 5 (1985-10-06) — Rita comes to visit and no sooner is she through the door than Alf argues with her about Else. After Alf criticises Margaret Thatcher, claiming that no woman should be PM, Else and
- E6: Episode 6 (1985-10-13) — Tired of pushing Else around in her chair, Alf looks into an electric scooter but they cost £2,500 and Social Security informs Alf that, as long as he's able to push, Else is ineli
Series 2
- E1: Episode 1 (1986-09-04) — Alf returns from the funeral of Else, his long-suffering wife. Having lost her disability allowance of E30 and half the pension, life ahead is not too rosy.
- E2: Episode 2 (1986-09-11) — When Rita and Winston come in at night making a noise, Camille decides to start locking the flats' door at 10:30. But can Alf make it back from the pub in time?
- E3: Episode 3 (1986-09-18) — Camille's obsession with locking doors takes on new dimensions when she even locks Alf into his own flat but then he needs to go to toilet. Meanwhile, the shopkeeper wants to call
- E4: Episode 4 (1986-09-25) — Fed up with everybody having a Sunday roast except him, Alf makes his first trip to market. But he's forgotten he can't cook.
- E5: Episode 5 (1986-10-02) — Rita buys Alf a secondhand jacket, and when he notices it's covered in medals, he uses the stolen valor to try to gain all sorts of favours under false pretences. He also receives
- E6: Episode 6 (1986-10-09) — Alf's old neighbour Min turns up uninvited with her senile sister.
Series 3
- E1: Episode 1 (1987-10-22) — Alf's joy at Rita's pending divorce is short lived when he learns she is to live with the new doctor.
- E2: Episode 2 (1987-10-29) — The arrival of Alf's AIDS leaflets spurs him and Arthur into action to aid Mary Whitehouse.
- E3: Episode 3 (1987-11-05) — When Alf is given a cordless telephone, it turns out to be more of hindrance than help.
- E4: Episode 4 (1987-11-12) — Gwenneth and Min come to visit Alf, and hold a seancé to communicate with some long departed friends.
- E5: Episode 5 (1987-11-19) — Alf has a fight at a tea dance and meets up again with his adversary outside his house.
- E6: Episode 6 (1987-11-26) — On a boiling hot summer day, Alf goes to Social Security to complain that he should've had more money in last winter's heating allowance to no avail. Back home, he joins his friend
Series 4
- E1: Episode 1 (1989-09-07) — Alf has had his hip operation and Winston has moved out, replaced by his straight cousin Pele. However, some things never change, such as Alf's continuing feud with Camille, partic
- E2: Episode 2 (1989-09-14) — Encouraged by Arthur, Alf continues to pursue Camille, even getting down on one knee to propose though she wants time to think. After a night at the pub, a surprise engagement part
- E3: Episode 3 (1989-09-21) — Alf and Camille are now engaged to be married and Alf has already started to enjoy her cooking. They treat Arthur, who thinks he's won the pools, to a celebration dinner. Naturally
- E4: Episode 4 (1989-09-28) — Alf and Camille are preparing for a trip to Australia to meet her rich brother, in the hope that he'll lend them money to buy their house cheap off the council once married. Alf, e
- E5: Episode 5 (1989-10-05) — On the flight to Australia, Arthur, Alf and Camille are nervous passengers though Alf's argument with a steward who forbids him to smoke breaks the monotony. Upon arrival, Alf argu
- E6: Episode 6 (1989-10-12) — Alf, Camille and Arthur have a day sightseeing, starting in a cafe where Alf defends Hitler. After Alf has rowed with a lazy lifeguard over a non-existent drowning victim, the trio
- E7: Episode 7 (1989-10-19) — The Australian journey comes to an end as Alf, Camille and Arthur realise that Ricky is not all that they thought.
Series 5
- E1: Power Cut (1990-09-01) — As a result of a power cut, Alf and Camille repair to the candlelit pub where Alf sounds off about Margaret Thatcher, despite her being a Conservative. This sets off an argument wi
- E2: Suicide (1990-09-08) — They may be halfway up the aisle but Alf and his bride-to-be are still arguing, especially when she wants to throw out his furniture as being tat. A fake overdose attempt cuts no i
- E3: X-Rays (1990-09-15) — Complaining that Alf is a shabby dresser, Camille also wants him to take out life insurance in case he goes first. At the pub, a discussion on health does anything but allay Mr. Ca
- E4: Window Cleaning (1990-09-22) — Alf decides to earn some money by window cleaning for Mrs. Carey. Despite failing to get any wages, he gets lots of free groceries after catching the milkman in a compromising posi
- E5: Dogs (1990-09-29) — Alf tries his hand with man's best friend, much to Fred Johnson's delight, but who's taking who for a walk?
- E6: Jury (1990-10-06) — Initially delighted when summoned for jury service, Alf becomes increasingly paranoid that he is being stalked.
- E7: Courtroom (1990-10-13) — As jury service draws closer, Alf is worried about the possibility of revenge from the criminal fraternity.
- E8: Bus (1990-10-20) — Alf forgets his pass and is unable to get on the bus. The following day, he arranges a day trip for a group of OAP's who, armed with their passes, commandeer a bus.
- E9: Storm (1990-10-27) — Camille is forcing Alf to try and save money for their wedding. That includes no smoking and no drinking.
- E10: Wedding (1990-11-03) — As Alf's wedding to Camille approaches, the preparations unfold: gift giving, Alf's stag night, and finally the big event itself.
Series 6
- E1: Alarm (1992-02-21) — A year after being left at the altar, Alf is still living – and bickering – with Camille, particularly over her leeching friend Michael. Alf's patience hits a new low when a car al
- E2: Wheelchair (1992-02-28) — Alf decides to become one of Mrs. Thatcher's entrepreneurs. He enlists Michael's support in a car parking scheme on match day and starts a paper round.
- E3: Lesbian (1992-03-06) — After holding forth on moral issues, Alf goes to the pub where the big news is that Mr. Johnson's wife has left him for her lesbian lover. To make matters worse, she intends to mov
- E4: Bad Leg (1992-03-13) — Alf is worried about Camille's bad leg, not out of any tender feelings, rather that her leg prevents her cooking and cleaning for him.
- E5: Wardrobe (1992-03-20) — Camille forces Alf to move her wardrobe, but he discovers a compartment containing a briefcase full of banknotes.
- E6: Money (1992-03-27) — Now wealthy, Alf sees life in a new way. The bank manager is curious as to how Alf acquired his money. Alf enters a private hospital to spend his money before he dies.
- E7: Snooker (1992-04-03) — Alf enjoys his newfound wealth and indulges in some of his hobbies: eating, drinking and looking after himself! In between, he tries to resist Min's amorous advances and foil the s
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does In Sickness and in Health have? 6 season(s) with 42 episodes.
Who created In Sickness and in Health? Johnny Speight.
Where can I watch In Sickness and in Health? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
