Former popstar Adam Faith is Ron "Budgie" Bird, a petty crook who finds himself embroiled in cheap scams and get-rich-quick schemes, all of which seem to get him in trouble with the police and his dodgy underworld boss (Iain Cuthbertson).
Small-time crook Ronald "Budgie" Bird is released from prison and determined to get back to business. He plans to hijack a lorry-load of cosmetics but discovers something else entirely.
Small-time crook Ronald "Budgie" Bird is released from prison and determined to get back to business. He plans to hijack a lorry-load of cosmetics but discovers something else entirely.
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49min
Apr 9, 1971
2. Some Mothers' Sons
2. Some Mothers' Sons
Budgie makes use of a flat in Soho, courtesy of Charlie Endell. Meanwhile, Hazel's mother has plans.
Budgie makes use of a flat in Soho, courtesy of Charlie Endell. Meanwhile, Hazel's mother has plans.
TV-14
47min
Apr 16, 1971
3. Brains
3. Brains
In pursuit of a big opportunity, Budgie travels to Watford, where he catches up with his estranged wife Jean.
In pursuit of a big opportunity, Budgie travels to Watford, where he catches up with his estranged wife Jean.
TV-14
51min
Apr 23, 1971
4. Grandee Hotel
4. Grandee Hotel
Budgie tries to persuade Charlie Endell to buy a film projector then attempts to pull off a con on members of a rugby club.
Budgie tries to persuade Charlie Endell to buy a film projector then attempts to pull off a con on members of a rugby club.
TV-14
52min
Apr 30, 1971
5. In Deep
5. In Deep
Now that Budgie is in the money, covetous Charlie gets close to him.
Now that Budgie is in the money, covetous Charlie gets close to him.
TV-14
51min
May 7, 1971
6. Could Do Better
6. Could Do Better
Budgie is now working in Charlie's bookshop and doing well. Hazel has a problem that draws Budgie back to his old school and into a spot of bother.
Budgie is now working in Charlie's bookshop and doing well. Hazel has a problem that draws Budgie back to his old school and into a spot of bother.
TV-14
50min
May 14, 1971
7. Best Mates
7. Best Mates
Budgie's best friend Maguire needs his help but both get into deep trouble.
Budgie's best friend Maguire needs his help but both get into deep trouble.
TV-14
52min
May 21, 1971
8. Everybody Loves a Baby
8. Everybody Loves a Baby
Budgie launches a farming business but one without a farm or any animals.
Budgie launches a farming business but one without a farm or any animals.
TV-14
51min
May 28, 1971
9. A Pair of Charlies
9. A Pair of Charlies
Budgie is asked to join a gang of criminals to rob a bank, but the police already know about the heist.
Budgie is asked to join a gang of criminals to rob a bank, but the police already know about the heist.
TV-14
51min
Jun 4, 1971
10. Fiddler on the Hoof: Episode 1
10. Fiddler on the Hoof: Episode 1
Jack Bird adds complications to Budgie's already troubled domestic life.
Jack Bird adds complications to Budgie's already troubled domestic life.
TV-14
51min
Jun 11, 1971
11. Fiddler on the Hoof: Episode 2
11. Fiddler on the Hoof: Episode 2
Budgie's sister Vi is getting married...as long as Budgie can persuade the groom to come to the church.
Budgie's sister Vi is getting married...as long as Budgie can persuade the groom to come to the church.
TV-14
51min
Jun 18, 1971
12. Sunset Mansions or Whatever Happened to Janey-Baib
12. Sunset Mansions or Whatever Happened to Janey-Baib
Budgie is drawn into the world of show business.
Budgie is drawn into the world of show business.
TV-14
49min
Jun 25, 1971
13. And in Again
13. And in Again
It's Charlie Endell's birthday and Budgie gives him a present.
It's Charlie Endell's birthday and Budgie gives him a present.
Former popstar Adam Faith is Ron "Budgie" Bird, a petty crook who finds himself embroiled in cheap scams and get-rich-quick schemes, all of which seem to get him in trouble with the police and his dodgy underworld boss (Iain Cuthbertson).
