Leonard Swindley starts his new job as Assistant Manager at Dobson and Hawks Department Store. He soon becomes attached to his job in more ways than one when store boss Ernest Parbold sends him to the bank to deposit his specimen signature and collect some change. However when he reaches the bank he realises that he has lost the key to the handcuffs for the money bag he is carrying.
Leonard Swindley tries his hand at super salemanship. His task from Mr Parbold is to land a big order for Dobson and Hawks for a school uniform concession from the headmistress of the local girls school, Miss Buxton, known at all as "Frankenstein's Grandmother". Swindley's old-world charm has made him a big hit with the ladies of Dobson and Hawks.
Mr. Parbold decides that, in order to bring the store in-line with average takings across the chain, someone must be sacked. He leaves Swindley with the task, and unsurprisingly the rest of the workforce aren't too pleased.
Mr Swindley's attempt to organise a charity event for the local Chamber of Commerce inevitably make it a "do" to remember!
With the popular quotation "Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned" firmly on his mind, Leonard Swindley has to make a very difficult decision...
He never thought he would see it happen but Mr Swindley becomes a father - although only for a day!
It may not be Sherwood Forest but Mr Swindley meets a modern day Robin Hood.
With Mr Parbold away, Mr Swindley is made 'King for the day' and finds out the truth behind the popular saying "Uneasy lies the head that wears the crown"!
There are crossed wires at Dobson and Hawks when the staff plan a surprise for Mr Swindley - unfortunately so does Mr Parbold!
Mr Swindley has to take on the role of a responsible parent and finds himself in more trouble ...
Leonard Swindley turns up for dinner with Sir Charles Dobson but gets the distinct feeling that he is an uninvited guest!
In an attempt to recruit new staff for the store, Mr Swindley is sent to attend Careers Day at Brookfield High School with orders to bring back the cream and not the clots!
Brigadier Hawk, the Chairman of Dobson and Hawks department store has issued an order for the staff to economise. Leonard Swindley, assistant manager, proves excellent at the task - even cutting the boss down to size!
It's time for the big sales at Dobson and Hawks department store and Mr Swindley is in the window overseeing preparations. But he is about to cause uproar by slashing the biggest bargain of the year!
In a moment of frustration, Mr Hunt writes an angry, abusive letter of resignation to Head Office. Being his usual bumbling self, Leonard Swindley posts it!
Every time Swindley goes to the bank he takes his life in his hands. The answer, he decides, is judo. But when he tries throwing his weight around he causes trouble for everyone. After a few bouts with Mrs. Edgeley, Swindley turns to coaching and enrols at Gerry's Gym, persuading Mr. Hunt to join him. His boss turns out to be a natural.
Having kept the staff up all night doing a stock-take, Mr Swindley proceeds to lose the results. There is one place left to look - the Corporation Rubbish Dump!
When Mr. Hunt's wife goes on holiday, Leonard Swindley decides to lend a helping hand and, for once, Mr. Hunt actually misses his wife!
Messrs Swindley and Hunt have taken a trip to London and are staying in a posh hotel. There visit takes an unexpected turn when a surprise guest turns up ...
Mr. Swindley is spending the night in a police cell with an old acquaintance called Jeb. When Mr. Hunt arrives to try to get him released, the circumstances that led to his incarceration are revealed ...
When Mr Hunt has his mother-in-law to stay he decides to stay in a hotel to get out of the way. Mr Swindley intervenes and insists on playing the gracious host to Mr Hunt instead. Mr. Hunt reluctanlty agrees but there is never a doubt that the whole event would turn out to be a night to remember!
When Mr. Swindley takes on additional duties as Welfare Officer he throws himself in to the role with enthusiasm. An immediate crisis awaits him as he stumbles upon an unattended baby in the stockroom and his desire to find the baby's mother causes more crossed wires ...
A bunch of high-powered executives descend upon Dobson and Hawks and it looks like the store is about to be sold to a trendy new company. It's a hostile take-over but it appears that the deal rests upon convincing one shareholder with 10 shares to sell - the owner? - a certain Mr Swindley and he makes the most of his predicament!
As the store prepares to announce encouraging sales figures, only one department is lacking ... and that department is currently holding a gathering for the ladies book reading circle - hosted by Mr Swindley! In an effort to increase profits, Mr. Hunt arranges a closing down sale of pulp fiction in the Book Department - Mr. Swindley is in a cultural state of shock and his mood is not helped when he is arrested for selling obscene material!
While making his nightly rounds before leaving for home, Mr Swindley finds evidence of nocturnal visitation in the Bedding Department. As Head of Security, Mr. Swindley decides to hold an all night vigil and, once again, manages to misinterpret events ...
There's no business like show business for Leonard Swindley when he decides to be the compère for the cabaret at Dobson and Hawks' Annual Ball. There is a definite Middle-Eastern air to the proceedings and Mrs. Edgeley takes a leading role ...
When Leonard Swindley becomes the recipient of a surprise legacy, he suddenly finds attitudes changing towards him.
The staff go on a days outing to Batsworth Castle where Hunt and Swindley are mistaken for relatives of the Duchess. They are invited to stay the night and are subjected to some high spirits - courtesy of the Duke.
Swindley's never been allowed to forget that Leading Seaman Bell once saved his life; now he may be able to repay the debt. Swindley's just moved into Dobson and Hawkes' show flat when Bell visits. With Brigadier Hawke on his way to see the flat, Mrs. Bell comes to stay - followed by a second Mrs. Bell. Can Swindley keep the two women apart, and out of the Brigadier's sight?
The manager of the chain's biggest store is leaving, and Swindley sights a promotion; if he can get Hunt into the post, he'll be hot favourite for Hunt's old job. He plans an intimate dinner party for the chairman, Lord Penge, and his lady, with candlelight and, he hopes, witty discourse. There's just one hitch - Mrs. Hunt can't cook.
In a reckless disregard for the health of his dog, Mr. Hunt leaves it in the care of Mr Swindley while he is away.
Leonard Swindley is involved in a story of spies, intrigue and danger. Will he find out who the mysterious Mr. Neptune is or will the beautiful Miss Solare outwit him?
Mr Hunt is in the capture of the sinister Mr Neptune while special agent Swindley has been locked in the store cupboard by the mysterious Miss Solare. Will the mastermind be discovered in time to save Dobson and Hawks? Will Miss Solare reveal her secrets?
In an effort to remain trendy and "swing with the kids", Charles Dobson entasks Mr Swindley with arranging the Dobson and Hawks centenary celebrations in the new teenage boutique.
Lady Dobson is about to open the new Sports Department and security is a concern for Mr Swindley as the F.A. Cup is on special display. With a spate of hoax bomb alerts in the area, it is no surprise when the store receives a call ...
Mr Swindley is on a diet in a bid to make him trim for the summer. He persuades Mr Hunt to join him in a weekend at a Health Farm but, for both of them, the fat is more than in the fire!
