I Didn't Know You Cared is a British comedy series set in a working class household in South Yorkshire in the 1970s, written by Peter Tinniswood loosely based upon his books A Touch Of Daniel, I Didn't Know You Cared and Except You're A Bird. It was broadcast by the BBC in four series from 1975 to 1979.
The main characters are Carter Brandon; his Uncle Mort; his mother, Annie; his father, Les; his girlfriend, Pat Partington; and Uncle Staveley. Auntie Lil appears in the first two series. Other recurring characters, mostly from Carter's workplace, are Linda Preston; Mrs Partington; Sid Skelhorn
The Brandon family all get together to attend Auntie Edna's funeral.
Episode 2. A Knitter In The Family
1975-09-03 · 30 min
Mrs Partington is throwing an engagement party, which the men are reluctantly forced to attend.
Episode 3. The Old Tin Trunk
1975-09-10 · 30 min
Auntie Lil turns up for a surprise visit, and the family end up going to a temperance bar, with unsuccessful results.
Episode 4. After The Ball Was Over
1975-09-17 · 30 min
The arrival of Linda Preston at the normally quiet Works Dance and Social, makes life difficult for Carter.
Episode 5. Aye ... Well ... Mm ...
1975-09-24 · 30 min
Everyone discovers that Carter Brandon can carry on a conversation, without actually saying anything intelligible.
Episode 6. Large Or Small, Big Or Tall
1975-10-01 · 30 min
The Great Aunts see danger in the proposed second honeymoon of the Brandons. There is only one answer and of course Mrs Brandon finds it.
Episode 7. The Axe And Cleaver
1975-10-15 · 30 min
No synopsis
Season 2
6 episodes · 1976
Episode 1. The Way My Wife Looks At Me
1976-04-20 · 30 min
Carter and Pat are back from their honeymoon, but as far as the rest of the family are concerned, it's business as usual.
Episode 2. Chez Us
1976-04-27 · 30 min
Pat has her heart set on moving to a house on the new young executive housing estate, but the Brandon men are hindering any progress that she can make.
Episode 3. A Woman's Work
1976-05-04 · 30 min
Uncle Mort decides that he needs a break from being stuck in the house all day with Mrs Brandon and Pat, but his escape route to Carter's factory is unexpectedly blocked.
Episode 4. A Signal Disaster
1976-05-11 · 30 min
Mr Brandon decides on a mystery trip for the annual works outing.
Episode 5. You Should See Me Now
1976-05-18 · 30 min
No synopsis
Episode 6. Good Wood, God!
1976-05-25 · 30 min
Uncle Mort plays bowls, and the prize is a fate worse than death.
Season 3
7 episodes · 1978
Episode 1. Men At Work
1978-01-11 · 30 min
Uncle Mort gets some good news from the Doctor, but Carter is feeling down concerning his future at work.
Episode 2. A Grave Decision
1978-01-18 · 30 min
Uncle Mort is getting ready to take his place at his new allotment.
Episode 3. Party Games
1978-01-25 · 30 min
Uncle Mort starts to enjoy himself at the party that Mrs Brandon has arranged for him.
Episode 4. A Bleak Day
1978-02-01 · 30 min
Carter Brandon gets a piece of good news.
Episode 5. Stout Deeds
1978-02-08 · 30 min
No synopsis
Episode 6. Paradise Lost
1978-02-15 · 30 min
A discovery is made by the local doctor concerning the spring water from Uncle Mort's allotment.
Episode 7. The Last Tram
1978-02-22 · 30 min
Uncle Mort decides that he is going to be dying soon, so he makes a request to the rest of the Brandons involving a mysterious family outing.
Season 4
7 episodes · 1979
Episode 1. The Love Match
1979-05-08 · 30 min
The Brandons get a lodger to move into the house, but there is a serious shortage of beds available.
Episode 2. Love Is A Many Splendoured Thing
1979-05-15 · 30 min
No synopsis
Episode 3. A Tip Top Day
1979-05-22 · 30 min
No synopsis
Episode 4. Don't Answer That
1979-05-29 · 30 min
No synopsis
Episode 5. The Great Escape
1979-06-05 · 30 min
Pat sets out on her young executive trip to Amsterdam, but things can go wrong when travelling to Europe by car.
Episode 6. What's In A Name?
1979-06-19 · 30 min
Pat is in a pretty bad shape in hospital. Uncle Mort finds himself cornered by a vicar.
Episode 7. The Great Day
1979-06-26 · 30 min
The day has finally come when Uncle Mort is due to walk down the aisle, but will he actually get round to doing it.?
