Man About the House

Mr Roper intends to remodel his flats into smaller dwelling units in a bustling neighbourhood. He is surprised to discover that tenants Robin, Chrissy and Jo already have a three‑year lease, creating a comedic situation. The comedy stars Richard O'Sullivan.

We Shall Not Be Moved is a television programme presented as a single episode. Classified under the comedy genre, the show is identified simply as an episode of the series. The title hints at a refusal to be displaced, matching the comic premise of characters resisting change, and it is presented as a stand‑alone story within the broader series. The central storyline follows Mr Roper, who intends to re‑configure the existing flats into a greater number of smaller dwellings. His scheme hits an unexpected snag when he discovers that three tenants – Robin, Chrissy and Jo – are protected by a three‑year lease, something he had not accounted for. Roper's plan to boost rental income by subdividing the property is blocked by the tenants' legal protection, sparking the central conflict. The situation unfolds with a distinctly comic flavour, highlighting the clash between Roper's redevelopment ambitions and the tenants' secured tenancy. The humour comes from the characters' attempts to outwit each other, as Roper's scheming meets the tenants' resolve to stay. The episode stars Richard O'Sullivan, whose performance contributes to the light‑hearted tone of the narrative. O'Sullivan's role links the narrative, delivering punchlines that punctuate scenes and reinforce the light‑hearted tone.