The fourth season of Mind Your Language was a 13-episode revival that aired in , produced by
rather than the original London Weekend Television. While widely considered "lost" media because it was excluded from official DVD sets and never aired in some UK regions, some episodes and clips have surfaced on social media platforms like Episode Index for Season 4 The following episodes make up the final series: Episode Title Original Air Date Brief Plot Never Say Die Jan 4, 1986 Mr. Brown mistakenly thinks Miss Courtney is dying. Too Many Crooks Jan 11, 1986 Two crooks hide in the school while evading capture. Easy Come Easy Go Jan 18, 1986 The students stand to win big on the football pools. Fifty Years On Jan 25, 1986
Miss Courtney finds a mink coat and thinks it's a gift for her birthday. Time and Tide Feb 1, 1986
A field trip down the River Thames ends with Mr. Brown in "deep water". Ghoulies and Ghosties Feb 8, 1986
Mr. Brown is skeptical of rumors that the school is haunted. Feb 15, 1986 Giovanni’s mother pays a visit to the school. A Rash Decision Feb 22, 1986 index of mind your language season 4
The entire class is quarantined after catching a mysterious fever. Wedding Fever Mar 1, 1986
Juan gets accidentally locked in the school the night before his wedding. Everybody's Out Mar 8, 1986 Tensions rise when the students decide to form a union. The First Lady Mar 22, 1986
A flu-stricken Mr. Brown has a bizarre dream about the school's destruction. Teacher's Pet Apr 5, 1986 Mr. Brown brings his neighbor's dog into the classroom. End of Term Apr 12, 1986
The school closes for term, and students receive their exam results. Season 4 Cast Changes The fourth season of Mind Your Language was
Season 4 saw several returning original cast members alongside new faces:
Many fans have uploaded the 1986 revival episodes to YouTube. They are often mislabeled as "Season 4." Search for Mind Your Language 1986 Episode 1. The video quality is usually poor (360p), but the episodes are there. Be warned: they are taken down periodically.
Below is the complete index of episodes in broadcast order:
| # | Episode Title | Original Air Date | Brief Synopsis | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 1 | "The Great 1979 Strike" | 6 Oct 1979 | A gas strike causes no heating in the college. Students try creative ways to stay warm while Mr. Brown attempts to teach. | | 2 | "The Hypnotist" | 13 Oct 1979 | A student claims to be a hypnotist and accidentally puts Mr. Brown into a trance, leading to bizarre classroom behavior. | | 3 | "Rafael’s Contract" | 20 Oct 1979 | New Spanish student Rafael faces pressure from his wealthy father to leave the class and return home. | | 4 | "The New Door" | 27 Oct 1979 | A classroom door is replaced, but the workmen (two Irishmen) cause chaos, trapping everyone inside. | | 5 | "The Exam" | 3 Nov 1979 | Final exams approach. Students cheat in inventive ways, but a mix-up leads to them taking the wrong test. | | 6 | "The Reunion" | 10 Nov 1979 | A reunion of former students is organized. Old flames and rivalries resurface, ending the series on a heartwarming note. | Season 1: 1977 (13 episodes) Season 2: 1978
This report compiles the episode index for Season 4 of the classic ITV sitcom Mind Your Language. While officially listed as Season 4 by most DVD and streaming indexes, this season is sometimes categorized as "Season 4 (1979)" or "The Final Series." The season features a reduced episode count (6 episodes) and introduces new characters due to the departure of several original cast members.
First and foremost, let’s clarify the hard truth: There is no Season 4 of the original Mind Your Language.
The original series ran for exactly three seasons:
After the third season, ITV cancelled the show. Despite its popularity, the series was deemed controversial for its use of racial and national stereotypes (albeit usually delivered with a surprising amount of affection). Barry Evans, who played Mr. Brown, famously walked away from acting shortly after.