Sun, Jun 21, 1981
In the last of the series Alf,after sounding off yet again,complains that he is not feeling well. Eventually he is admitted to hospital with a liver complaint. The diagnosis is that it has been caused by all his drinking over the years and he must stop unless he wants to kill himself. Horrors!
Sun, May 24, 1981
Alf is appalled by the youth of today, in particular the punk rockers,whose appearance sets him off on another of his diatribes about how they should be called up. Rita is coming to visit and,whilst Alf is spared having to make pleasantries with Mike,he is none too pleased to find that sixteen year old grandson Michael has turned out to be - a punk rocker.
Sun, May 17, 1981
Despite having sent Alf a birthday telegram from Australia requesting a divorce,Else is back in England after her sister has gone. Alomg with the recently widowed Min she and Alf are sharing a bungalow in Eastbourne and Alf is still ranting about the left wing press whilst the women do jigsaws. The three of them brave the icy blasts on the pier before taking tea at the Royal.