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John Kane
A Little Bit Of Wisdom
Overview
Incidents and mishaps propel Norman Wisdom into a series of extraordinary escapades in his final leading role on television.
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Seasons
Season 1 (1974)
Series 1 and 2, Series 3 sees Norman taking a job as a clerk in a builder's office.
7 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: The Magic Monkey of Kubla Khan
1974-04-09Norman's fortunes take a turn when he purchases a monkey from an elderly man in the park and immediately begins amassing a fortune. However, fate is not inclined to let such good luck endure...
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 2: Public Enemy
1974-04-16A severe thunderstorm forces Norman to seek refuge in an auction room. Inside, he experiences a series of strange accidents, including dodging an explosion, accidentally touching the Venus de Milo, and trying to evade a dangerous thug known as Mr. Big.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 3: A Little Bit of Respect
1974-04-23Are you a seven-stone weakling? Do you get sand kicked in your face? Even by women? Then follow Norman's example and get into uniform. Everybody respects a uniform - or so believes Norman. Yet he's too small to join the police force, nearly drowns as a lifeguard, and faints as a first-aid man! Finally, he goes for an interview as a night security officer...
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 4: I Gotta Hearse
1974-04-30When you die, you die. However, there's no assurance you'll make it if Norman is behind the wheel of the hearse!
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 5: Who Was That Lady?
1974-05-07Deirdre St. John Featherstone-Haugh is stunning, elegant, and cunning - and she has her sights set on Norman. Not out of attraction, but because she requires a partner in crime to secure a large sum of money. With amnesia, Norman is unwittingly drawn into her deceitful scheme. He is forced to masquerade as a prominent aristocrat and a former head-boy of Eton.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 6: And I Mean That Most Sincerely
1974-05-14Cheer up - you are smarter than you think. At least, that's what Norman discovers when he becomes the star performer on a TV quiz show.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 7: The Angels Want Me For A Sunbeam
1974-05-21When Norman is present, anything can happen - and it usually does. Who else on a construction site could mistakenly guide the operator of a wrecking ball machine to demolish the restroom while the foreman is inside? After such a memorable mistake, Norman questions if life is still meaningful - a mindset that will take him into uncharted territory.
Runtime: 30 minSeason 2 (1975)
Series 1 and 2, Series 3 sees Norman taking a job as a clerk in a builder's office
6 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: Episode One
1975-01-10Norman finds himself in tight holds, hindered by Kent Walton! He once again encounters a variety of unbelievable situations, including a dip in a freezing lake and a confrontation with three top wrestlers.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 2: Episode Two
1975-01-17Norman goes to donate blood to help society, but the hospital ends up receiving more than they expected.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 3: Episode Three
1975-01-24Norman has always believed in being honest, but when he tries to return a lost ring to its owner, he almost ends up in jail! Honesty is not always the best policy in this case.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 4: Episode Four
1975-01-31Most people dream of winning a prize one day. Norman is thrilled when he wins a supermarket competition. However, he soon discovers that not everything that shines is gold.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 5: Episode Five
1975-02-07Norman inadvertently overhears a scheme to duplicate confidential documents from a foreign embassy. Naturally, he is apprehended and subsequently experiences a sequence of close calls as his captors contemplate 'eliminating' him.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 6: Episode Six
1975-02-14A series of accidents propels Norman into the art world. His 'unique talents' astound art experts and critics alike, making him 'the master' to his devoted followers.
Runtime: 30 minSeason 3 (1976)
Series 1 and 2, Series 3 sees Norman taking a job as a clerk in a builder's office
7 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: The Ladder
1976-03-30Working as a clerk in a builder's office requires a quick brain and a pragmatic mind - something Norman lacks. However, he does possess a sense of duty. When his flatmate, Alec Potter, borrows a ladder without informing the boss, Norman tries to fix the situation but finds himself in a precarious position.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 2: A Present for Linda
1976-04-06Norman and the boss's daughter should both be happy as he searches for a birthday gift for her. However, Alec plays a trick, leaving Norman in a risky situation.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 3: Double Trouble
1976-04-13Norman is not the person you want around when the company transitions to double glazing.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 4: To Catch a Thief
1976-04-20For Norman, the solution to sharing a room with Alec is clear - partition. When Albert, the boss, discovers the decrease in timber stocks at the builders' yard, Norman is immediately suspected. Determined to prove his innocence, Norman sets out to catch the real culprit.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 5: The Party's Over
1976-04-27Alec's artfulness cannot even separate his new girlfriend from her chaperone.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 6: Firebug
1976-05-04Norman's curiosity about Alec's well-being leads to unexpected consequences.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 7: Otherwise Engaged
1976-05-11With the boss sick with flu, Norman acquires a liking for leadership. (final episode of the series).
Runtime: 30 min