Name: Mother and Son
Released: 1984-01-16T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Judy Morris, Henri Szeps, Garry McDonald

TV Show · Comedy · Classics

The story of Maggie Beare, an elderly woman suffering from dementia (or so she says) and her faithful, long-suffering son Arthur. Despite all of Maggie's manipulative ways, he is her carer, even if they don't always get along.

1984 · 30m

Starring Judy Morris, Henri Szeps, Garry McDonald

Director Geoff Portmann

EPISODE 1

The Nursing Home

Arthur begins to finally consider putting Maggie in a rest home after his wife leaves him.
EPISODE 2

The Milk

After sending Maggie out for some milk 3 hours ago, Arthur discovers Maggie has been faking a broken wrist to get meals on wheels for free. This prompts the meals on wheels volunteer to think Arthur is incapable of looking after Maggie and sends a social worker to discuss the situation.
EPISODE 3

The Oysters

Arthur discovers Maggie has been arriving home on the back of a garbage truck, and making a nuisance of herself at a local hospital. This forces Arthur to tell Maggie not to go out during the day any more, but to no avail.
EPISODE 4

The Tickets

Arthur tries his best to get out of the house, and away from Maggie, for a holiday with a new girlfriend. But a series of misunderstandings leads his ex wife to believe he wants to take her on the holiday.
EPISODE 5

The Babysitter

After spending several Saturday nights at home with Maggie, Arthur questions why he doesn't have a girlfriend. So he makes a date with Deidre, prompting Maggie to discover she hates to be left alone at night.
EPISODE 6

The Boyfriend

It's Maggie's birthday and the entire family gets together to celebrate. Maggie sees the family gathering the perfect chance to bring home a new boyfriend, and tells Arthur she'd like to marry again.