Bottle Boys

Sep 1, 1984

Deacon finds one of his elderly customers poised for a suicide attempt on a windowsill six floors up.

Sep 8, 1984

Dawson Dairy is on the rocks, sales are down, and the bank is threatening to force them into liquidation. Deacon organises a petition and the milk roundsmen rally for a fight to save their jobs.

Sep 15, 1984

When old Cyril retires, the boys' noses are put seriously out of joint by his replacement: the stern, no-nonsense Joan Foster! Something has to be done.

Sep 22, 1984

Jock is off work with the flu. When Deacon and the boys pop by for a visit, they find themselves stuck in a busted lift.

Sep 29, 1984

Stan is organising a benefit for a local old folks' home, but, with no one famous on the bill, tickets aren't moving. Deacon, however, has a big-name celebrity on his round...

Oct 6, 1984

After a whirlwind weekend romance, Deacon and Sharon announce their engagement and imminent nuptials.

Jul 13, 1985

Stan loses the key to the safe and Deacon offers to spend the night in the dairy to guard the cash.

Jul 20, 1985

After Jock correctly predicts the outcome of three consecutive horse races, even Deacon has to admit he seems to possess 'the feeling'. The lads quickly pull together a syndicate, hoping to be millionaires by the end of the day.

Jul 27, 1985

The egg marketing board ropes in the dairy to help increase sales by promoting a cooking demonstration event. Deacon is selected for special duties but has to wear some rather unflattering gear...

Aug 3, 1985

It's promotion time at the milk depot. Deacon's efforts to be the winner in the chicken selling drive leads him into trouble.

Aug 10, 1985

Residents have started moving into a new estate, which means extended rounds – that is, until Dawson's rival, Marshal's, reneges on a deal about how to divide up the streets. Deacon finds himself defending Dawson's honour.

Aug 17, 1985

When Billy wins a trip for two to Paris, Deacon inveigles himself with the second ticket on the basis of playing wingman for picking up French girls.

Aug 24, 1985

Chelsea are playing Arsenal in the Milk Cup, and as a true blue, Deacon is desperate to be in attendance – by any means necessary!