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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
Jean suspects that Lionel is going deaf. But despite the fact that he clearly can't hear very much, Lionel resists going to a doctor. Meanwhile, he becomes convinced that Jean is having problems with her eyes, and sets about solving this dilemma.
Directed by Sydney LotterbyWritten by Bob LarbeyGuest stars Philip Bretherton, David Michaels, Ruth Jones, Chris Sanders, George Waring
Episode 2
Jean and Lionel take a parental interest in Harry, Sandy's policeman boyfriend. Yet, the affairs of the younger generation seem to diminish in importance when Jean receives a phone message from an old flame.
Directed by Sydney LotterbyWritten by Bob LarbeyGuest stars Norman Rodway, David Michaels, Jonathan Aris
Episode 3
Jean undertakes some strategic snooping to discover what the new neighbors are like. How is it they show up at the pub with black eyes after fighting with one another?
Directed by Sydney LotterbyWritten by Bob LarbeyGuest stars Philip Bretherton, Isabelle Amyes, Matthew Marsh, Eleanor Moriarty
Episode 4
The whole gang (minus Harry, who is stuck on duty for protest coverage) head out to the country for the weekend. But road construction is about to throw the travelers for a loop.
Directed by Sydney LotterbyWritten by Bob LarbeyGuest stars Philip Bretherton, Tim Wylton, Janet Henfrey, Tim Barker, Sidney Livingstone
Episode 5
Jean's brother Steven and his wife are expected for another visit. As they are considered a rather dull couple by the Hardcastles, it is most surprising that they arrive via separate modes of transportation to announce that they are having a tiff.
Directed by Sydney LotterbyWritten by Bob LarbeyGuest stars Philip Bretherton, David Michaels, Moyra Fraser, Paul Chapman
Episode 6
Jean ropes everyone into helping at a party for the oldies ... bottoms are pinched, Alastair excels as a DJ, and Jean and Lionel hope to be treated as well in their old age. Madge and Rocky spice things up with booze.
Directed by Sydney LotterbyWritten by Bob LarbeyGuest stars Philip Bretherton, David Michaels, Joan Sims, Frank Middlemass, Miranda Forbes, James Ottaway, Frances Cox, Veda Warwick
Episode 7
Alastair finally proposes to Judy and she eventually accepts. But the trouble starts when Judy finds out the circumstances of his proposal. Also, will the couple buy the house next door to Lionel and Jean?
Directed by Sydney LotterbyWritten by Bob LarbeyGuest stars Philip Bretherton, David Michaels
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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