The Footpath
Ever Decreasing Circles - S4 - E5
Martin is incensed when Howard and Hilda are denied their right to use a public footpath by a local farmer. Martin decides to champion their cause and wonders whether he should sort out the whole country's footpath situation in general.
Ever Decreasing Circles: Season 4 - 7 Episode s
4x1 - Relaxation
October 25, 1987
The stress of seeking total perfection in every aspect of Martin's day-to-day life, and organizing others around him with military precision has finally taken its toll on his nerves. Something has got to be done to make him relax, and soon!
4x2 - Goodbye, Paul?
November 1, 1987
Martin finds himself in a difficult position. Paul is going to move out of the area if he can't find suitable premises for his new venture. Martin knows of one which would be beneficial to the elderly owner, but should he tell Paul?
4x3 - Stuck in a Loft
November 8, 1987
Hilda and Howard, Martin and Ann rent a country cottage for the weekend. Paul and Sarah come along, and Martin takes the chance to demonstrate his practical knowledge—but he finds his style somewhat cramped.
4x4 - Neighbourhood Watch
November 15, 1987
Martin ""co-ordinates"" the neighborhood watch with predictable results.
4x5 - The Footpath
November 22, 1987
Martin is incensed when Howard and Hilda are denied their right to use a public footpath by a local farmer. Martin decides to champion their cause and wonders whether he should sort out the whole country's footpath situation in general.
4x6 - Jumping to Conclusions
November 29, 1987
The results of Ann's Open University interim test are not very impressive. She is understandably worried and decides that in future it might help to bounce her ideas off someone. Her choice of a study partner causes quite a stir.
4x7 - Half an Office
December 6, 1987
Martin suddenly finds out that the Personnel Department's plans to extend their office will threaten his own office space. He decides to say nothing, but events take a strange course.