Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?

When Terry gets back home, he discovers that his parents are away on holiday, having left the house empty of their presence. Inside, the fridge is bare, the rooms are chilly, and Thelma is still her usual completely unhelpful self.

Home Is the Hero is a programme presented in the form of an episode. It is listed simply as a programme of the episode genre, with no further classification provided. The central scene opens with Terry stepping back into his house, only to discover that his parents have gone away on holiday. The kitchen offers no relief – the refrigerator is completely empty – and the whole home feels unusually chilly. Adding to the inconvenience is Thelma, who behaves in her characteristic unhelpful manner. The lack of any food in the fridge underscores how the house has been left unattended, reinforcing the sense of abandonment Terry feels. The cold temperature throughout the rooms amplifies the starkness of his return, making the environment feel both unwelcoming and uncomfortable. Meanwhile, Thelma’s typical unhelpful attitude serves as a further obstacle for Terry. Her presence, rather than providing assistance, highlights the additional challenges he must confront as he navigates a home that is empty, cold, and lacking the support he might have expected.