Keep It in the Family

That Old Black Magic

Season 5, Episode 5, Aired 10/12/83

Episode Summary

Duncan's rubber plant isn't flourishing in the Rush household, and Dudley's slobish habits aren't helping matters one bit. A new housekeeper is due to start, but Duncan insists on tidying the place up before she arrives. Meanwhile, Susan takes a break from her search for work and calls in at Barlow Books for a chat with Jacqui, explaining that what she really wants is a job where she can travel and meet interesting people; Jacqui suggests a bus conductress! Back at the house, the housekeeper - a Mrs. Francisco - arrives, just as Duncan accidentally smashes a pile of plates. Dudley plays a trick on her and Duncan as an 'entrance exam', and Mrs. Francisco takes her leave. Dudley arrives at Barlow Books and a mysterious gentleman named Mr. Veluva enters the shop; proclaiming himself to be a Wizard of the Third Order, he offers Dudley - whom he takes to be the new owner - books on wizardry and magic. Dudley buys them from him and on returning home tries casting a spell on Duncan's rubber plant to make it grow. Duncan, meanwhile, telephones the Job Centre, who arrange to send another housekeeper sometime that day. When the housekeeper arrives, it proves to be gentleman named Barry, whom it transpires is a fellow Wizard. He offers to try his superior magic on the rubber plant, then goes to view the kitchen. Jacqui and Susan then decide to teach their father a lesson over his warped sense of humour...moreless

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