Albert Courtney (Rodney Bewes) leaves his home town in the North of England and goes to work in London.
He writes letters home to his mother, in which he exaggerates and romanticises his day-to-day activities.
During the course of three series, Albert finds work with a confectionery company, moves into a flat with "a couple of dolly birds" and becomes engaged to Doreen (Liz Gebhardt).
Series: 3
Episodes: 19
Transmitted: 1969-1971
Channel: ITV
Thames Television
Yorkshire Television (Series 2-3)