The Brittas Empire

Gordon Brittas is the manager of the Whitbury-Newtown Leisure Centre. Despite his good intentions, everything seems to go wrong when hes around, despite the best efforts of the center staff and his long-suffering wife, Helen.

1991 HD 30min United Kingdom English

Andrew Norriss Chris Barrie Michael Burns Pippa Haywood Julia St. John Tim Marriott Harriet Thorpe Russell Porter

Comedy

sitcom workplace comedy

S1E1 - Laying the Foundations 1991-01-03

Gordon Brittas is the manager at Whitbury Leisure Centre. The builders are laying the foundations but Gordon is very rude to one of the workers and they go on strike. He causes more trouble when he upsets one of the staff members and hes in for it when he is having a meeting with the staff.

S1E2 - Opening Day 1991-01-10

Its Opening Day at Whitbury Leisure Centre and Gordon is getting ready to meet the Duchess of Kent. But things are going wrong when the electric doors arent working properly and the water from the swimming pool is disappearing and the temperature rises. Will Gordon sort it all out before the Duchess of Kent arrives?

S1E3 - Bye Bye Baby 1991-01-24

Carole has heard that her husband Derek is coming back, after what happened a long time ago. After all these years she will not have to work, Ben will have a father and she will feel much better. Meanwhile her baby goes missing and reception is getting crowded. Gordon tries to help tells Colin to find the baby and return it. Unfortunately Colin ends up returning the wrong baby. Then Gordon sorts out a man who has escaped a lot of stress. Will everything go right?

S1E4 - Underwater Wedding 1991-01-31

While doing an interview with Beverly, Gordon realizes that the best man for the underwater wedding that is happening in the pool is in trouble. Gavin is asked to help and then a disabled man in a inveigle car ends up getting drunk and starts causing trouble. Gordon is ready to stop the drunk but his ends up sending Gavin to hospital. Will Gordon stop the drunk?

S1E5 - Stop Thief 1991-02-07

Things have gone missing and Gordon has closed the centre for the day. He explains that there could be a thief about and sets a trap to catch the thief. The plan is to hide in a locker and sees who takes the bait (his wallet). Meanwhile Helen is suffering more stress then ever and takes Gordon to see the doctor leaving Colin to hide in the locker. That afternoon it turns out there isnt a thief but Colin is left hanging on the rail still in the locker.

S1E6 - Assassin 1991-02-14

Gordon is dealing with two problems today. He has heard that the centre is getting low on visitors and that someone is trying to kill him. All over the centre the killer is still trying to kill Gordon, but each time it goes wrong. Then the most dangerous attempt is going to be made. Who is the killer and what will happen to Gordon?

S2E1 - Back from the Dead 1992-01-02

Gordon is away at a conference in Bulgaria. Meanwhile the Leisure Centre is low on visitors, then news spreads that Gordon is dead. Everyone is happy and the centre is pouring with visitors. All goes well until Gordon comes back which gives everyone a shock especially Carole who thinks that Gordon is back from the dead.

S2E2 - Temple of the Body 1992-01-09

Gordon explains to the staff about worshipping other peoples temples which he prefers to be another word for the human body. He then finds that a flat cupboard is being used when he finds a red bed duvet cover sticking out, then Gavins hat turns up. Gordon tells Tim what he has found and gets very cross when he thinks that Gavin is sleeping in the centre with someone. Gordon decides to find out what Gavin is up to and lays a bug in Lindas top so he can hear what she is saying. Then Gordon gets a shock at who is using the cupboard.

S2E3 - An Inspector Calls 1992-01-16

An inspector is coming over and Gordon wants everything to be as good as gold for when he gets to the Leisure Centre. However Gordon then has to deal with a problem when a pigeon gets into the gymnasium. It gets worser and worser when their ideas go wrong. Later its Helens birthday and Gordon has brought her a moped and she is very upset. When the inspector arrives what will happen when he makes his inspection?

S2E4 - Set in Concrete 1992-01-23

Gordon is having a visitor coming round, a Graham Hansom who is going to see what makes people angry. Meanwhile Laura realises that Gordon has got his feet stuck in solid concrete in a cardboard box. The reason for this was when Gordon upset someone at a party the night before. The problem is that Gordon doesnt listen. The visit however goes wrong when Grahams things get wrecked and add to that Gordon upsets him a lot which causes the alarm to sound. Laura gives Gordon a telling off because Gordon just doesnt understand.

S2E5 - Mums and Dads 1992-01-30

A concert is going to be held at Whitbury Leisure Centre. Also Gordons dad Jim has come to the centre with a piano. But Gordon is expecting a different piano and it going to be a lot of trouble getting through to the Gymnasium. Petrov who is going to be playing the piano then encounters a problems when Jim drops his piano from the stairs. Who will play the piano now?

S2E6 - Safety First 1992-02-13

Gordon is practicing a fire drill and makes it more complicating then ever. Meanwhile Helen is planning a picnic in Gordons office and wants Gordon to be at the picnic. But Gordon seems to be very busy which makes Helen very upset. Mrs Dapping has come and Gordon tells her about the faulty fire exit. Mrs Dapping takes no notice until a fire erupts from the Lost Property cupboard which causes disaster.

S2E7 - New Generations 1992-02-20

Gordon tells Carole about a very sensible diet and discovers a bunch of leaves which Colin says are very healthy. Later Gordon has to deal with a crisis when a cow is on the loose and is about to give birth to a baby calf. Then Laura realises that the leaves can causes a pregnant woman or animal to give birth earlier than expected. This gets out of hand when Carole appears to have eaten some of the leaves. Then Helen has some surprising news for Gordon.

S3E1 - The Trial 1993-01-07

The staff of Whitbury Newtown Leisure Centre have sent Gordon to Coventry because Gordon is on trial for murdering strange people. The prosecutor explains that there is someone in the Centre who doesnt like Gordon and will stick glue to anything he touches. Two cases of money have been found in a locker and locker keys end up behind the toilets. When Gordon switches on the chainsaw he is sure to be guilty not until Eddie comes to the rescue.

S3E2 - That Creeping Feeling 1993-01-14

After the trial the Staff are ignoring Gordon and Laura explains why. Gordon decides to arrange an appointment with a phychologist. Meanwhile he also gets a parcel from and old rival which is strange because all there is is leaves and even Gavin discovers a half eaten spider. Linda goes to find out why and then she comes up with the answer. It gets worse when Colin gets bitten by a poisonous spider.

S3E3 - Laura's Leaving 1993-01-21

Laura is going for a job interview and Helen is not happy about it. She is worried because what is Laura is takes the job and has to resign. Gordon is busy because people from Church are going the do a baptism session. A customer is trying to get a cup of coffee but has a problem every time. Meanwhile Colin feels different somehow and ends up causing a very disastrous situation by electrocuting the people from Church. Colin is given his punishment then Carole gets fired and everyone is very cross with Gordon. Then a surprise comes when Laura comes back.

S3E4 - Two Little Boys 1993-01-28

Its Whitbury Newtown Leisure Centres Birthday today and Gordon has done some birthday specials for the centre although some of them have gone wrong. Meanwhile the oil which has been delivered 3 weeks ago has disappeared. It turns out that theres a hole in the tank, Gordon tells Colin to put the oil somewhere safe which turns out to be a very small cupboard. A group from another leisure centre to do the activities so they can have some fun. Horatio talks to Gordon that he doesnt want to go to his new job, Gordon however tells him that its important until a nasty explosion causes everyone to be injured.

S3E5 - Sex, Lies and Red Tape 1993-02-04

Whitbury Newtown Leisure Centre are trying to raise money so they can buy a new trampoline. Gavin and Tim are doing a sponsered sponge throw and Gordon is doing a sponsered silence. Its also Lauras birthday and her husband Michael has come from America to see her. He ruins Gordons sponsered silence and spoils the charity. Helen is acting suspiciously because she is being accused of shoplifting which is in fact true. Gordon tries to sort everthing out and completely upsets himself when Michael turns out to be Lauras Husband.

S3E6 - The Stuff of Dreams 1993-02-11

Gordon spends the day by pretending to be an old man Mr Derek Didcot. Laura discovers him straight away and Gordon tells her that what will happen when he gets old and has to retire and all about the dream he had last night. Colin is taken by surprise when he discovers that Mr Didcot is accually Gordon. Gordon has an interview with Linda and then the time has come when Helen goes into labour. Gordon has trouble getting to the hospital and then gets stuck in traffic. What will happen to Helen and her babies?

S4E1 - Not a Good Day ... 1994-01-10

Its Life Cycle Week at Whitbury Newtown Leisure Centre and Sebastian Coe MP has come to the centre to broadcast the news on this occasion. Then theres a shock when a cyclist dies and the cyclists wife gets very upset. Meanwhile Ben manages to make his way to the vents and Carole and Helen try to get him out of there. Then a centurion has a fight with Gordon because his son has be arrested. Then the centurion and the Classical War Society start a war which brings disaster to the centre.

S4E2 - The Christening 1994-01-17

Gordon and Helen are having their children being baptised on their big day. The practicing somehow goes wrong and then Carol has a problem with the Christening cake, getting dirty water on it. Meanwhile Heratio comes to see Gordon and tells him that he is in love with a girl he has meet. Gordon is very proud and then theres a shock when the babies go missing. Will the Christening go well?

S4E3 - Biggles Tells a Lie 1994-01-24

Its Gordons day off and Colin puts on a suit, but it looks like he is the manager of the centre. This is because Colins daughter Stephanie is coming to Whitbury Newtown Leisure Centre so she can see her father. He wants everyone to think that he is the manager for just one day. Everyone agrees and soon everything is running well, that is until Gordon turns up and then things go from right to wrong. Soon everyone learns that telling lies is the wrong thing to do.

S4E4 - Mr Brittas Changes Trains 1994-01-31

Things are getting rather strange at Whitbury Newtown Leisure Centre. Carole seems to be croaking a lot while talking, Linda does nothing but bark about a lot and keeps talking in dog language and Colin keeps telling everyone that he loves everyone and keeps taking his trousers off. All of this is making Gordon very cross so he decides to call the hypnotist and put everyone back to normal. This then gets Laura thinking.

S4E5 - Playing With Fire 1994-02-07

Gordon is doing a survey on how much electricity is being used and writes out a lot of forms for the staff. Colin meanwhile does an experiment which involves using the lavatories. Then Gavin gets a big shock when his old girlfriend Jenny comes to the centre to see him, but it comes as a surprise to Gordon which really upsets Tim a lot. Then Gavin tells the secret to Laura and to everyone and then realises that she came from a clinic. It also comes to a shock when he finds out she isnt cured. Then Gordon gets things out of control when he makes Jenny very angry.

S4E6 - Shall We Dance? 1994-02-14

Gordon seems to be spending a lot of time with Laura while Helen and the children are on holiday. Everyone thinks that there is something going on between Gordon and Laura. Gordon is planning to take Laura to the dance which is being held at the centre. Then Lauras ex-husband Michael unexpectedly turns up and it looks like he wants to see Laura. Gordon gets very cross and thinks that things might go wrong with his plans. What will happen?

S4E7 - The Chop 1994-02-28

Gordon is teaching the staff how to play the Game of Life which actually is a real game. Then Councillor Drugget arrives to the centre and tells Gordon that he is going to be given the sack. Gordon is cross and ignores him, then Councillor Drugget finds out that Helen borrowed £300 pounds for a dog that then causes trouble around the centre. Now Gordon has to choose: either he quits his job or Helen goes to jail.

S4E8 - High Noon 1994-03-07

One day Laura arrives at a gas station and discovers that Gordon is now working there. He is causing more trouble then ever and is holding up lots of people. Meanwhile the new manager Alan Digby is having trouble when Gordon gets on his nerves. Gordon has brought a present for the staff, a clock which came all the way from Italy. Then a gas leak is found and then theres a large explosion which brings the entire centre down. Everyone is clear but Gordon is no where to be seen, Could this be the last of Gordon Brittas?

S5E1 - The Old, Old Story 1994-10-31

After the building was destroyed by a large fire. Gordon is now back as Manager of the centre. Songs of Praise is going to be held at Whitbury Newtown Leisure Centre. Gordon is very excited and he and Helen are going for a review with the presenter of Songs of Praise. But then trouble starts when a serial killer maybe on the lose after a few accidents happen. Gordon is determined that the recording of Songs of Praise must go on. But then he ends up face-to-face when the verial killer turns out to be an ostrich.

S5E2 - Blind Devotion 1994-11-07

Gordon Brittas is thinking of going to Brussels for European Commissioner. Colin gets blinded when his garden explodes and starts causing trouble when he cant see where he is going. Gordon is thinking of giving Colin the sack because of his ways. Then he kills Colins pet bird and tells Tim to get another one. It turns out that its also Colins birthday and that the saddest thing is that his aunt died. Gordon decides not to give Colin the sack and promotes him to deputy manager.

S5E3 - Brussels Calling 1994-11-14

Gordon Brittas is in Brussels being interviewed for European Commissioner of Sport. He keeps calling Whitbury Newtown Leisure Centre to see how things are going. Laura is in charge and things arent going well. A childrens birthday party goes wrong and Tim is very upset. Then a load of mice turn up and Gordon tells Gavin on the telephone that he must throw the ingredients away. Meanwhile Helen is being accussed of attacking Mr Furber, one of her childs school teachers. Will things turn out well at the centre?

S5E4 - The Lies Have It 1994-11-21

Gordon Brittas is explaining about safety at the building site where a new room is being made. Michael T. Farrell comes to Whitbury Newtown Leisure Centre for a job which is advertised in the newspaper. Gordon is not at all pleased but gives Michael an application form for the job. Carole is upset because no one remembered her birthday, Michael starts to make lies about her party and everyone agrees but Colin tells the truth from his point of view. Gordon is confused and soon realises whats been going on.

S5E5 - The Boss 1994-11-28

Gordon Brittas explains that Gavin will be taking over as trial manager for one day. Gavin is really excited and soon starts enjoying it. But then he is told about emergency situations like pregnences, marooned school buses and poisonous gas leaks. Gordon is testing out his abilities and Tim is not to pleased. Being tired and worried Gordon takes over when things start to go wrong. Meanwhile Carole is going out for the day but is shocked to discover that her friend is dead.

S5E6 - Pregnant! 1994-12-05

Gordon Brittas is doing Urine tests on his staff. He thinks that the women in the centre are pregnant. Everyone is shocked and surprised especially Carole when she cant believe what she has heard. Gordon tells her that she may have to marry Colin if hes the father of Caroles child. Then disaster strikes when Gordon tells Tim that he might be pregnant. Tim is shocked and denies that he isnt a women. Gavin rescues Tim and punches Gordon in the nose. Meanwhile Julie is feeling very happy when she finds someone that she loves, but then she gets the blame when it turns out the urine samples were dropped and disarranged.

S5E7 - UXB 1994-12-12

Colin discovers an unexploded missile in the basement and tries to warn Gordon but he takes no notice and tells him to sort out his problems on his own. While doing this on his own Gordon is packing his things away for his departure for Brussels. Then Colin gets hit on the head by a croquet ball by Gavin and Tim and Colin ends up being rushed to hospital. Then no one knows but Colin had put the missile in the racket box and tries to warn everyone but everyone is having a party for their new futures.

S5E8 - The Last Day 1994-12-19

Gordon is ready to leave for Brussels but Helen isnt to keen on going. Then she sees Gordons pictures and the hotel and decides to go with him. Gordon offers his Management to Laura but she is going to America for he baby to be raised. Everyone is excited but Gordon then says that due to an unreplied message he wont be going. An emergency water tank is installed and then makes the ceiling collapse. Carole is on trouble when she gets stuck in her toy car. Then Gordon pushes Carole but is too late to get himself clear. This then means the end for Gordon Brittas.

S5E9 - Season 5, Episode 9

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S6E1 - Back with a Bang 1996-02-27

After being crushed to death Gordon Brittas has been returned to earth by St. Peter and rebuilt at a Swiss clinic. He returns a day early and misses the red carpet welcome prepared by his staff.

S6E2 - Body Language 1996-03-12

Gordon tries to explain benefits of matching and mirroring body language. Colin suspects alien invasion when a green block of ice crashes through the roof, and Helen mistakenly sells the house to a member of the U.S. military

S6E3 - At the Double 1996-03-26

Gordon invites members of the Ruthenian State Circus to perform at the center. A group of US evangelists want to baptize Gordon in the pool after reading of his coming back from the dead. (

S6E4 - A Walk on the Wild Side 1996-04-02

Brittas proves hes not always a walking disaster when his new campaign becomes a European Directive

S6E5 - We All Fall Down 1996-04-09

Whitbury is celebrating World Peace and Hunger Day, Helen plans revenge on a nappy co that didnt use her children in a TV commercial and Tim discovers the rest of the staff earn more than him...

S6E6 - Mr. Brittas Falls in Love 1996-04-16

Tonight Mr. Brittas falls in love. He believes that swimming with a dolphin at the leisure center will bring peace, relaxation and happiness to all the inhabitants

S6E7 - Snap Happy 1996-04-23

When Brittas tries to organize a simple staff photograph, what can possibly go wrong? Last in present series.

S7E1 - The Elephant's Child 1997-01-06

Situation comedy. Brittas organizes a sponsored bungee jump and expects his staff to take part. Helen Brittas plans a burglary to fund her bid for the franchise for the sauna solarium and Carole returns from her assertion course. (44)

S7E2 - Reviewing the Situation 1997-01-13

Sitcom based in a leisure center with a manic manager, Gordon Brittas. He initiates a staff review which causes some antagonism; Julie is enjoying armed police protection after threats, which includes body searches

S7E3 - http://etc. 1997-01-20

The center enters the 21st century as Brittas has everything computerized, which causes huge problems. Drugget is convinced it is a waste of money and will be Brittas downfall. Helens therapy course seem only to appeal to staff

S7E4 - Wake Up the Lion Within 1997-01-27

Brittas returns from a course which teaches executives how to release inner powers by roaring like a lion. He encourages his staff to try it out. The Leisure Center has been nominated for the European Award for Excellence

S7E5 - The Disappearing Act 1997-02-03

The staff at the leisure center compete for Employee of the Month award though Brittas is not convinced of the wisdom of the competition; Colin brushes up his magic act for Julies nieces birthday party; Helen holds dream workshop

S7E6 - Gavin Featherly RIP 1997-02-10

Comedy set in a leisure center. Gavin is feeling depressed and is receiving therapy from Helen Brittas. He joins the rest of the staff on their annual weekend break to Burbidge-on-Sea and goes missing so Brittas arranges a funeral

S7E7 - Exposed 1997-02-17

Investigative journalist, Roger Ferguson, is preparing to make a television expose of the goings on at Whitbury Leisure Center. Gordon is led to believe this will be a serious documentary. An outbreak of Bobula fever causes panic.

S7E8 - Curse of the Tiger Women 1997-02-24

Brittas prepares to celebrate seven wonderful years since the center opened, but Druggett tells him he has been chosen for early retirement. Carole reveals hes the father of her twins!

S7E9 - Season 7, Episode 9

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