Three Up, Two Down is a British sitcom starring Michael Elphick and Angela Thorne that ran for 4 seasons from April 15, 1985 - June 18, 1989.Nick and Angie have just had a baby, and to help them financially they decide to rent out the basement. Both Nick's father, Sam Tyler, and Angie's mother, Daphne Trenchard, want the basement apartment and the only solution is to share. Sam is a Cockney, while Daphne is Cheltenham-bred and has not forgiven her daughter for marrying Nick, a 'common' photographer. Both Sam and Daphne are widowed, and stubborn.
Nick, a photographer, and his young wife, Angie, have just become the proud parents of a little boy, but money is tight, so Nick's south London father, Sam, has a suggestion to alleviate the financial burden. However, Angie's mother Daphne arrives from Cheltenham with an alternative suggestion -and she's used to getting her own way.
Both Sam and Daphne move into the basement. This does not bode well for a life of domestic bliss - and an unexpected visitor highlights the problems.
Sam and Daphne have been sharing the flat for a few weeks, but it has not been an easy time for either of them. Against her better judgment, Daphne is forced to include Sam in her social life.
Sam and Daphne are trying to settle down to some sort of routine. Daphne tries to improve her social life but hasn't accounted for Sam.
Daphne is the proud owner of an antique which Sam wants. He attempts to arouse her sympathies-but Daphne is a hard case to crack.
Daphne is at the end of her tether. She feels the time is right for some hard bargaining, but she hasn't bargained for Sam.
The last thing Daphne needs in her life is Sam's penguin. Perhaps her new neighbour will be some consolation.
Chinese dinner d deux for Daphne and the Major. But Sam reckons it's all very inscrutable.
Daphne has a visitor from Cheltenham with whom she has everything in common - or does she?
Daphne comes face to face with rock 'n' roll - and wishes she hadn't. Sam attempts to gallop to her rescue.
Despite the Major's departure under a cloud, Daphne finds it hard to accept Sam as a silver lining.
Daphne prepares for the Major's appointment at the police station, blissfully unaware of Sam's appointment at the zoo.
Daphne tries to come to terms with the scales of crocodiles and justice.
Nick's career could be taking off, but where does that leave unemployed Angie?
Much to Daphne's delight, Sam has packed up taxidermy, but to her disgust has taken up with Rhonda, their next-door neighbour.Angie is becoming successful as a model and Nick is pursuing a career as a photo-journalist.
Sam's friendship with Rhonda is growing and Nick is determined to continue photographing the family for his article. Meantime Daphne is playing emotional games.
Sam and Daphne discover a new kind of friendship, creating a problem for Sam and Rhonda. Nick is concerned about Rob and Angie but is still determined to go through with his article.
Sam, having arranged a surprise for Daphne, is disappointed to discover she is not free. Worried, he decides to find out why.
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Sam tries to play his cards right. But who's the pot?
Daphne receives good news and bad news - for Sam it's bad news and good news.
Daphne thought that life couldn't get any worse. But a phone call proves it can.
Daphne's fears are confirmed when a trip to the coast finds her all at sea with Sam.
Daphne rejects Sams's advice and returns to Cheltenham to find wisdom from a more reliable source.
While Angie is psyching herself up for her commercial test, Daphne is also preparing for something very important, and has Sam's full support.
Nanny Parker 's invitation to lunch in Cheltenham includes Sam. The visit goes very well - but not the journey back to London.