This episode begins in the pub, with Alf and Arthur chatting about the old days in the docks, before ( so Alf claims ) the unions helped bring about the end of industry in Britain. Marigold is there with his boyfriend Goldie ( Richard Speight ). Alf is repelled by their openly gay behaviour, yet accepts the drinks they buy for him.
Arthur torments his friend by describing the luscious lunch his wife has waiting for him when he gets home. "Roast beef, Yorkshire pudding, garden peas, potatoes.". He offers Alf a share of this feast. Alf accepts. "Right!", says Arthur, "I'll fix it up one week!".
Back home, Alf finds there is no food in his larder, save for a stale crust of bread. Even the cheese he had has been used to trap mice. A lady from 'Meals On Wheels' turns up, but the food is for Mrs.Hollingbery.
Alf vows to get his own Sunday dinner the next week, a decision that necessitates a visit to a supermarket...
Poor Alf. You really feel for him in this episode. Hearing Arthur brag about his dinner is bad enough, but then he catches sight of Fred Johnson carving the Sunday roast, and his salivary glands go into action. Why his cupboard is bare is not properly explained though, unless Marigold is helping himself to the grub. One of the functions of a home help is to ensure that there is food in ready supply. Alf's anger when he finds his larder empty is hilarious. He rants that convicted criminals gets better dinners than him, and blames the local Labour council.
The supermarket manager is the late Leo Dolan, who was 'Charlie' the window cleaner in 'Not On Your Nellie' starring Hylda Baker.
Funniest moment - Alf in the supermarket, alien territory to him. He is mystified by the automatic doors, and trolleys. Helping himself to a can of lager, he goes on his way. When he finds out he does not have enough money for his goods, all hell breaks loose at the checkout. The manager graciously gives him free of charge the items needed to make a meat pudding. On the way out, Alf says: "See you next week!".
Arthur torments his friend by describing the luscious lunch his wife has waiting for him when he gets home. "Roast beef, Yorkshire pudding, garden peas, potatoes.". He offers Alf a share of this feast. Alf accepts. "Right!", says Arthur, "I'll fix it up one week!".
Back home, Alf finds there is no food in his larder, save for a stale crust of bread. Even the cheese he had has been used to trap mice. A lady from 'Meals On Wheels' turns up, but the food is for Mrs.Hollingbery.
Alf vows to get his own Sunday dinner the next week, a decision that necessitates a visit to a supermarket...
Poor Alf. You really feel for him in this episode. Hearing Arthur brag about his dinner is bad enough, but then he catches sight of Fred Johnson carving the Sunday roast, and his salivary glands go into action. Why his cupboard is bare is not properly explained though, unless Marigold is helping himself to the grub. One of the functions of a home help is to ensure that there is food in ready supply. Alf's anger when he finds his larder empty is hilarious. He rants that convicted criminals gets better dinners than him, and blames the local Labour council.
The supermarket manager is the late Leo Dolan, who was 'Charlie' the window cleaner in 'Not On Your Nellie' starring Hylda Baker.
Funniest moment - Alf in the supermarket, alien territory to him. He is mystified by the automatic doors, and trolleys. Helping himself to a can of lager, he goes on his way. When he finds out he does not have enough money for his goods, all hell breaks loose at the checkout. The manager graciously gives him free of charge the items needed to make a meat pudding. On the way out, Alf says: "See you next week!".