Episodes

1: The Shark

Aug 23, 1979

Marcus becomes infatuated with teacher Camille while Ranjanaa is away.

2: Mongrels

Aug 30, 1979

Marcus becomes infatuated with teacher Camille while Ranjanaa is away.

3: M-Mister L-Landlord

Sep 6, 1979

Property king Walter Isaacs is the man of the moment, but when he meets his new tenants, he learns he is playing a game he cannot win.

4: Football Crazy

Sep 13, 1979

Desmond and Royston are determined to see their new football heroes in action.

5: Kalaloo Sunday

Sep 20, 1979

Despite attending church in the morning, having plantains and kalaloo for lunch, and watching TV all afternoon, Hortense is yearning for the Sundays she knew back home.

6: Blues In The Night

Sep 27, 1979

Miss May’s wild weekend parties are disrupted by angry protests from a white neighbour.

7: D.I.V.O.R.C.E.

Oct 4, 1979

The prospect of a couple divorcing shocks the residents of Empire Road.

8: Godfadder At Bay

Oct 18, 1979

Everton and the West Indian Businessman's Association face a financial crisis.

9: Streets Of Thornley

Oct 25, 1979

Marcus keeps an eye on Ranjanaa when her father’s sweet shop is vandalised by a gang of racist youths.

10: Wedding

Nov 1, 1979

Ranjanaa and Marcus are getting married today, and Empire Road sets out to celebrate the wedding of the year.

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