Rings on Their Fingers

Oct 13, 1978

Oliver and Sandy get into a big argument over marriage, he hates the idea and calls it outdated; she wants a ring on her finger — after all, it's been six years.

Oct 20, 1978

After promising to marry Sandy, Oliver is now forced to sleep on the camp bed, and have no 'nookie'. They agree to wed in a week, so Oliver doesn't get splinters, so there's lots to do — and sort out a honeymoon.

Oct 27, 1978

It's the night before the wedding, and Sandy stays at home with her mother. Oliver, meanwhile, has a stag do with the lads. After a drunken night, he realises he's lost his case for the wedding, and has to return home.

Nov 3, 1978

Sandy and Oliver have a few days in the honeymoon suite in their regular Norfolk Hotel, though Oliver is a bit shocked by the price! They also beat another honeymooning couple to the suite, which Oliver starts worrying about.

Nov 10, 1978

Sandy and Oliver return home following their honeymoon. Oliver tries to pretend things haven't changed, but change they have. The wedding presents also make the flat look shabby! Oliver gets a shock when they go round Edgar's.

Nov 17, 1978

Sandy and Oliver celebrate their 'two week, two day' anniversary by organising a party. Only Tom and Joan are having a party the same night, and everyone's been invited to that! Why haven't Sandy and Oliver though?

Dec 23, 1978

It's their first Christmas together and so to celebrate they decide to invite both sets of parents over for Boxing Day lunch — at least that was the plan!

Sep 5, 1979

Sandy is anticipating her first wedding anniversary but Oliver prefers to remember the chase and especially the magic when he caught her at the final hurdle.

Sep 12, 1979

At a farewell office party, Oliver finds that a bid for promotion, a bottle of sherry and a Chinese restaurant all link to make an unfortunate chain of events.

Sep 19, 1979

Oliver has never seen himself as the jealous type but when he sees Sandy with two different men in the space of a couple of hours, he can't help but wonder if there's trouble ahead.

Sep 26, 1979

It has took some convincing but finally Sandy has persuaded Oliver that they need to find more suitable accommodations. As usual, they're totally at odds about what constitutes the perfect marital home.

Oct 3, 1979

With the move imminent, Sandy and Oliver get down to throwing out unwanted rubbish but when it comes to rediscovering cherished possessions, Sandy is surprised that she isn't the only one wanting to hold onto things.

Oct 10, 1979

The move is underway but while they wait to take possession of their new house, Sandy and Oliver are forced to spend a week at her mother's.

Oct 17, 1979

Sandy is finding it hard to settle in their new flat and a visit to their old home hardly helps the situation. Oliver realises that he's going to have to take desperate measures to make her happy but doesn't realise just how far he'll have to go.

Oct 23, 1980

It's Sandy's birthday and once again Oliver has left the present buying until the last minute... but what can he buy who has everything, including him!

Oct 30, 1980

The influence of new neighbours is felt very strongly in the Pryde household, prompting fresh thoughts about holidays and even getting Sandy to think about one of her old flames. But, as usual, things are never as they seem.

Nov 6, 1980

While on one of their many economy drives, Sandy and Oliver find themselves in direct confrontation with the Residents' Association Committee. Oliver is determined to win and hits upon the idea to infiltrate their ranks.

Nov 13, 1980

There's trouble ahead for Oliver when he becomes entangled in an unfortunate set of coincidences that involve a redhead, a brunette, three blondes and a ballpoint... but Sandy will understand that it is all innocent, won't she?

Nov 20, 1980

It's time for their holiday but Sandy's unwell and Oliver's making light of it in a chauvinistic way. However, events are about to take a turn that neither could have foreseen.

Nov 27, 1980

After returning home from holiday, Oliver is surprised that the news of Sandy's pregnancy has affected their friends and relatives in very different ways.