Budgie

Small-time crook Ronald 'Budgie' Bird is released from prison and determined to get back to business. He plans to hijack a lorry-load of cosmetics but discovers the cargo is something else entirely.

Budgie makes use of a flat in Soho, courtesy of Charlie Endell. Meanwhile, Hazel's mother has plans.

In pursuit of a big opportunity, Budgie travels to Watford, where he catches up with his estranged wife Jean.

Budgie tries to persuade Charlie Endell to buy a film projector, then attempts to pull off a con on members of a rugby club.

Now that Budgie is in the money, covetous Charlie gets close to him.

Budgie is now working in Charlie's bookshop, and doing well. Hazel has a problem that draws Budgie back to his old school and into a spot of bother.

Budgie's best friend, Maguire, needs his help, but both get into deep trouble.

Budgie launches a farming business, but one without a farm or any animals.

Budgie is asked to join a gang of criminals to rob a bank - but the police already know about the heist.

Jack Bird adds complications to Budgie's already troubled domestic life.

Budgie's sister, Vi, is getting married - as long as Budgie can persuade the groom to come to the church.

Budgie is drawn into the world of show business.

It's Charlie Endell's birthday, and Budgie gives him a present.