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Two lovers are reunited after decades apart following a mutual misunderstanding.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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Two lovers are reunited after decades apart following a mutual misunderstanding.
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Episode 1
Lionel fears he's losing his strength. So when a stalker starts following Sandy home he decides to show he can take care of the situation. Turns out it's just a love-sick teenager following her.
Directed by Sydney LotterbyWritten by Bob LarbeyGuest stars Moira Brooker, Jenny Funnell, Michael Mawby, Nick Bartlett, Kristopher Milnes
Episode 2
Just as Lionel is getting used to his new leisurely lifestyle, Jean steps up her pace at work and home. Jean decides to see a psychotherapist to help her with wanting to stop working but, not wanting to ""retire"".
Directed by Sydney LotterbyWritten by Bob LarbeyGuest stars Moira Brooker, Jenny Funnell, Iain Rogerson, Georgie Glen
Episode 3
Jean and Lionel must endure a trying evening with Jeans' sister-in-law.
Directed by Sydney LotterbyWritten by Bob LarbeyGuest stars Moira Brooker, Jenny Funnell, Moyra Fraser, Paul Chapman, Mike Grady, William Osborne
Episode 4
Jean and Lionel visit the country house and find Mrs. Bale in an odd mood. After Jean suggests Lionel talk to Mrs. Bale to find out what is wrong he becomes ill. When the doctor shows to treat Lionel it is revealed that it's the doctor that Mrs. Bale has a problem with.
Directed by Sydney LotterbyWritten by Bob LarbeyGuest stars Vernon Dobtcheff, Tim Wylton, Joan Sims, Janet Henfrey, Frank Middlemass
Episode 5
Alistair surprises everyone by announcing his engagement to someone he just met named Mercury. Judy's new boyfriend Paul lies to her and she breaks up with him. Jean wishes Alistair and Judy would get back together.
Directed by Sydney LotterbyWritten by Bob LarbeyGuest stars Moira Brooker, Jenny Funnell, Janet Henfrey, Michael Fenton Stevens
Episode 6
While spending an evening at home everyone is startled by noises coming from the empty house next door. Jean calls the police but, its just the ex owner getting some boxes he had left. The young police officer who shows up to investigate takes a liking to Sandy and asks her out. Jean gets news that Penny and Stephen are looking to buy the house next door. Alistair has a plan to buy the house so they don't have to deal with Penny and Stephen as neighbors.
Directed by Sydney LotterbyWritten by Bob LarbeyGuest stars Moira Brooker, Jenny Funnell, Tim Preece, David Michaels, Moyra Fraser, Paul Chapman
Episode 7
Jean tells Lionel that she wants him to surprise her more. So Alistair suggests Lionel surprise Jean with a trip. However it turns out not to be the easiest thing to do.
Directed by Sydney LotterbyWritten by Bob LarbeyGuest stars Moira Brooker, Jenny Funnell
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Judi DenchJean Pargetter
Geoffrey PalmerLionel Hardcastle
Moira BrookerJudith "Judy" Hanson
Jenny FunnellSandy
Philip BrethertonAlistair Deacon
Roy HeatherTaxi Driver
David OyelowoPatrick
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