A poor old house-husband is constantly henpecked by his wife for whom he can get never get it right. One afternoon when she is out, he puts the washing machine on and after it has been struck by lightning a voluptuous women emerges from the drum - made only of bubbles. He thinks his luck has changed but is thwarted by the untimely return of his spouse who bemoans the mess he has made. That night, though, he sneaks downstairs to rekindle his romance only for a tragedy to ensue. Has his bubble burst? It’s actually quite tasteless this as it plays to quite a few “Steptoe” style stereotypes, but it’s also quite a lively animation that manages to poke some fun at a marriage well past it’s use by date. I suppose in many ways it’s akin to the final throes of “Carry On” bawdiness that has dated, but it’s still worth a watch.

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