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Season 1
Season 1, Episode 1: You Must Remember This
12 January 1992Jean Pargetter, the head of a secretarial agency, is baffled when her daughter, Judith, goes out with one of their clients, Lionel Hardcastle. The two meet and realize that they were once young lovers separated during the Korean War.
 | Judi Dench | ... | Jean Pargetter |
 | Geoffrey Palmer | ... | Lionel Hardcastle |
| Moira Brooker | ... | Judith Hanson |
| Jenny Funnell | ... | Sandy |
| Cheryl Hall | ... | Waitress |
| Bernard Padden | ... | Taxi Driver |
| Peter Aubrey | ... | Waiter |
Season 1, Episode 2: Getting to Know You - Again
19 January 1992Jean sends Sandy to Lionel's hotel to assist him with his book revisions however when Sandy gets to the hotel she is informed that Lionel has checked out. After a charade of confusions, Lionel's publisher, Alistair, invites him to a party and Lionel brings Jean along.
| Judi Dench | ... | Jean Pargetter |
| Geoffrey Palmer | ... | Lionel Hardcastle |
| Moira Brooker | ... | Judith Hanson |
| Philip Bretherton | ... | Alistair Deacon |
| Jenny Funnell | ... | Sandy |
| Cheryl Hall | ... | Waitress |
| William Chubb | ... | Hotel Manager |
| Susanne Forster | ... | Tanya |
| Yvonne D'Alpra | ... | Jogger |
| Roy Heather | ... | Taxi Driver |
| Mark Tandy | ... | Chas |
| John Dougall | ... | Sean |
Season 1, Episode 3: The Copper Kettle
26 January 1992Lionel and Jean spend the day at an old country town they used to visit frequently in their youth. Walking through the town they find that many things have changed but they manage to encounter old spots and some treasured memories.
| Judi Dench | ... | Jean Pargetter |
| Geoffrey Palmer | ... | Lionel Hardcastle |
| Moira Brooker | ... | Judith Hanson |
| Tony Westrope | ... | Gas Station Attendant |
| Gillian Martell | ... | Hotel Manageress |
Season 1, Episode 4: Surprise, Surprise
2 February 1992Jean and Judy decide to pay Lionel a surprise visit while he lectures at a conference in Norwich. The surprise is not a very welcome one and Jean finds Lionel staying with another woman. As Alistair begins to show interest in Jean, as supposed to Judy, a battle of the sexes, and ages, erupts.
| Judi Dench | ... | Jean Pargetter |
| Geoffrey Palmer | ... | Lionel Hardcastle |
| Paul Rogers | ... | Headmaster |
| Moira Brooker | ... | Judith Hanson |
| Philip Bretherton | ... | Alistair Deacon |
| Jean Warren | ... | Denise Cropper |
| Geoffrey Leesley | ... | Taxi Driver |
| Peter Moreton | ... | Protester 1 |
| Karl Collins | ... | Protester 3 |
| Nicola Gibson | ... | Protester 2 |
| Chris Samsworth | ... | Waiter |
Season 1, Episode 5: Relationships
9 February 1992After their visit to Norwich, it has become quite clear that Alistair is infatuated with Jean, not Judy. Refusing to believe this and at the same time flattered, Jean feels it's only right to get back at Lionel after what happened at the lecture. Then, after making Judy feel better about herself, Lionel discovers Jean's not the only one being sought after by the younger generation.
| Judi Dench | ... | Jean Pargetter |
| Geoffrey Palmer | ... | Lionel Hardcastle |
| Moira Brooker | ... | Judith Hanson |
| Philip Bretherton | ... | Alistair Deacon |
| Jenny Funnell | ... | Sandy |
| William Chubb | ... | Hotel Manager |
Season 1, Episode 6: The Picnic
16 February 1992Realizing how absurd it is that Judy and Alistair are attracted to Jean and Lionel instead of each other, the elders plan a picnic for the four of them in the hope that Judy and Alistair will realize they're meant to be together.
| Judi Dench | ... | Jean Pargetter |
| Geoffrey Palmer | ... | Lionel Hardcastle |
| Moira Brooker | ... | Judith Hanson |
| Philip Bretherton | ... | Alistair Deacon |
| Jenny Funnell | ... | Sandy |
| Tony Millan | ... | Gorillagram |
| Eileen Dunwoodie | ... | Room Service Waitress |
| Nick Curtis | ... | Band Leader |
| Judd Proctor | ... | Band Member |
| Micky Binelli | ... | Band Member |
| Dave Richmond | ... | Band Member |
Season 2
Season 2, Episode 1: White Hunter
10 January 1993Alistair has decided he wants Lionel to be photographed for the cover of his book, "My Life in Kenya." Convinced that this get rid of any potential buyers, Lionel grows more and more anxious as the day of the photo shoot nears. Once there, Alistair tells Lionel he wants him photographed as a hunter in a wild jungle background in an effort to present the book as danger, adventure, and
| Judi Dench | ... | Jean Pargetter |
| Geoffrey Palmer | ... | Lionel Hardcastle |
| Moira Brooker | ... | Judith Hanson |
| Philip Bretherton | ... | Alistair Deacon |
| Jenny Funnell | ... | Sandy |
| Andrew Barclay | ... | Oz |
| Jane Robbins | ... | Lee |
 | Cheryl Gilham | ... | Patty (as Cherri Gilham) |
| Nigel Fan | ... | Chinese Restaurant Waiter |
| Jonathan Copestake | ... | Man in Photo Booth |
| Kwong Loke | ... | Chinese Tourist |
Season 2, Episode 2: A Weekend Away
17 January 1993Judy has been dropping hints about Jean and Lionel, making Jean quite uncomfortable. Also, Judy says she is going away for the weekend and when Alistair says the same Jean automatically thinks they're going together. With the impending vacant house for the weekend, Jean becomes increasingly nervous and tries everything short of ridiculous to avoid spending the weekend with Lionel.
| Judi Dench | ... | Jean Pargetter |
| Geoffrey Palmer | ... | Lionel Hardcastle |
| Moira Brooker | ... | Judith Hanson |
| Philip Bretherton | ... | Alistair Deacon |
| Jenny Funnell | ... | Sandy |
| Harry Jones | ... | Taxi Driver |
Season 2, Episode 3: Visiting Rocky
24 January 1993After an embarrassing performance at rowing on the river, Lionel takes Jean to Hampshire where she meets his father, Rocky and his eccentric housekeeper Mrs. Bale. While in Hampshire, Lionel learns that his father plans on re-marrying.
| Judi Dench | ... | Jean Pargetter |
| Geoffrey Palmer | ... | Lionel Hardcastle |
| Moira Brooker | ... | Judith Hanson |
| Frank Middlemass | ... | Rocky Hardcastle |
| Janet Henfrey | ... | Mrs. Bale |
Season 2, Episode 4: Why?
31 January 1993As the date for the book launch gets closer, Lionel becomes more and more pessimistic about the popularity his book will generate. He begins to question Alistair's constant enthusiasm for his novel and wonders why anyone would put so much effort into a book that will never be a best seller.
| Judi Dench | ... | Jean Pargetter |
| Geoffrey Palmer | ... | Lionel Hardcastle |
| Moira Brooker | ... | Judith Hanson |
| Philip Bretherton | ... | Alistair Deacon |
| Jenny Funnell | ... | Sandy |
| Dennis Ramsden | ... | Suit Salesman |
| Arthur Whybrow | ... | Homeless Man |
Season 2, Episode 5: Misunderstandings
7 February 1993Lionel and Jean bump into Jean's sister-in-law, Penny, and get invited to her and her husband's (Stephen) house for the weekend. Pretending they've only known each other for a few months, Jean and Lionel stumble into a weekend filled with lies about their relationship including the most personal of details.
| Judi Dench | ... | Jean Pargetter |
| Geoffrey Palmer | ... | Lionel Hardcastle |
| Moyra Fraser | ... | Penny |
| Paul Chapman | ... | Stephen |
Season 2, Episode 6: The Cruise
14 February 1993Since her intimate weekend with Lionel, Jean's personal life has become the main topic of conversation between Judy and Sandy. Then, Lionel offers Jean a vacation with him on a cruise ship but makes the mistake of admitting the cruise would be free. With Alistair's support, Lionel gets ready for the final "push" before the book is launched.
| Judi Dench | ... | Jean Pargetter |
| Geoffrey Palmer | ... | Lionel Hardcastle |
| Moira Brooker | ... | Judith Hanson |
| Philip Bretherton | ... | Alistair Deacon |
| Jenny Funnell | ... | Sandy |
| Dean Harris | ... | Cyril Atwell |
Season 2, Episode 7: The Book Signing
23 February 1993With Lionel's book finally on the shelves, Alistair has him in every book shop personally autographing the books. Jean, desperate to help Lionel, is phoning everyone she knows persuading them to buy Lionel's book. Then, Alistair comes up with a wild idea to help push book sales.
| Judi Dench | ... | Jean Pargetter |
| Geoffrey Palmer | ... | Lionel Hardcastle |
| Moira Brooker | ... | Judith Hanson |
| Philip Bretherton | ... | Alistair Deacon |
| Jenny Funnell | ... | Sandy |
| Janet Dale | ... | Doris |
| Miranda Forbes | ... | Winking Customer |
Season 3
Season 3, Episode 1: We'll Always Have Paris
2 January 1994Lionel and Jean take the trip to Paris they've been dreaming of ever since they met 38 years ago. After taking an endless walk, they meet Anne, a young honeymooner who has had a fight with her husband, Terry, who has left her. Feeling sorry for the young couple, Jean consoles Anne and attempts to patch up her marriage. Meanwhile Lionel struggles to actually enjoy the holiday they came to Paris for.
| Judi Dench | ... | Jean |
| Geoffrey Palmer | ... | Lionel |
 | Samuel West | ... | Terry (as Sam West) |
| Jessica Lloyd | ... | Ann |
| Olivier Pierre | ... | Barman |
| Pamela Stirling | ... | Maid |
| Daniel André Pageon | ... | Porter (as Daniel Pageon) |
Season 3, Episode 2: Rocky's Wedding Day
9 January 1994Jean, Lionel, Judy, Sandy and Alistair all go to Rocky and Madge's wedding. Lionel learns to accept his crackpot father and soon to be mother and the fact that their bizarre marriage is really filled with the utmost love.
| Judi Dench | ... | Jean |
| Geoffrey Palmer | ... | Lionel |
| Moira Brooker | ... | Judith |
| Philip Bretherton | ... | Alistair |
| Jenny Funnell | ... | Sandy |
| Frank Middlemass | ... | Rocky |
| Joan Sims | ... | Madge |
| Janet Henfrey | ... | Mrs. Bale |
| Richard Braine | ... | Vicar |
| Guy Grinnell | ... | Nick |
Season 3, Episode 3: Living Together, But Where?
16 January 1994Lionel and Jean decide to move in together as soon as possible, tomorrow in fact. But what they don't know is that they are both labeling under a huge misapprehension. Lionel thinks Jean is moving into his flat while Jean thinks Lionel is moving into her house.
| Judi Dench | ... | Jean |
| Geoffrey Palmer | ... | Lionel |
| Moira Brooker | ... | Judith |
| Philip Bretherton | ... | Alistair |
| Jenny Funnell | ... | Sandy |
| Richard Syms | ... | Delivery Man |
| Terry John | ... | Taxi Driver |
| Louise Kerr | ... | Traffic Warden |
| Colin Ward-Lewis | ... | Announcer (voice) |
Season 3, Episode 4: Covering Up
23 January 1994After their argument over who should move in with who, Jean and Lionel are 'taking a break.' Both too proud to make amends, they are thrown together when Penny and Stephen come over for a visit and Jean and Lionel must pretend that everything is fine.
| Judi Dench | ... | Jean |
| Geoffrey Palmer | ... | Lionel |
| Moira Brooker | ... | Judith |
| Philip Bretherton | ... | Alistair |
| Jenny Funnell | ... | Sandy |
| Moyra Fraser | ... | Penny |
| Paul Chapman | ... | Stephen |
| Caroline Hunnisett | ... | Vikki |
| Arthur Whybrow | ... | Shop Assistant |
Season 3, Episode 5: Moving In
30 January 1994Now that Lionel has agreed to move in with Jean, the day has come for him to pack his bags and sell his flat. Once together however, Jean and Lionel find that living together is nothing like they imagined it would be.
| Judi Dench | ... | Jean |
| Geoffrey Palmer | ... | Lionel |
| Moira Brooker | ... | Judith |
| Philip Bretherton | ... | Alistair |
| Jenny Funnell | ... | Sandy |
Season 3, Episode 6: Branching Out
6 February 1994Jean opens up a second Type for You branch and starts looking for a manager to run it. Assuming she will be the natural choice, Judy is disappointed, nay shocked when she finds out Jean has offered the job to Sandy. Meanwhile, Alistair confronts Jean with the idea of adapting Lionel's book into a TV mini-series.
| Judi Dench | ... | Jean |
| Geoffrey Palmer | ... | Lionel |
| Moira Brooker | ... | Judith |
| Philip Bretherton | ... | Alistair |
| Jenny Funnell | ... | Sandy |
| Sarah Carver | ... | Alistair's Secretary |
Season 3, Episode 7: The Mini-Series
13 February 1994Alistair comes back from Los Angeles with news that a television company wants to turn Lionel's book into a miniseries. While trying to make copies at Jean's agency Lionel accidentally shreds the miniseries summary. Despite this catastrophe, the station decides to go ahead with the idea. So Jean and Lionel return to L.A.
| Judi Dench | ... | Jean |
| Geoffrey Palmer | ... | Lionel |
| Moira Brooker | ... | Judith |
| Philip Bretherton | ... | Alistair |
| Jenny Funnell | ... | Sandy |
| Otto Jarman | ... | Mike Barbosa |
| Fiona Mollison | ... | Sally |
| Freddie Stuart | ... | Porter |
Season 3, Episode 8: A Trip to Los Angeles
20 February 1994Jean and Lionel head to Los Angelos to begin discussing ideas for Lionel's mini-series. But Lionel is not prepared for what Ameria has in store for his manuscript, and things soon take a turn for the worse.
| Judi Dench | ... | Jean |
| Geoffrey Palmer | ... | Lionel |
| Marcus D'Amico | ... | Cy Lieberman |
| Moira Brooker | ... | Judith |
| Philip Bretherton | ... | Alistair |
| Otto Jarman | ... | Mike Barbosa |
 | Susan Denaker | ... | Lisa |
| John Guerrasio | ... | Josh |
| Clyde Gatell | ... | Harry |
| Cairo Cannon | ... | Waitress |
Season 3, Episode 9: Dealing with Sally
27 February 1994Upon returning home from the United States, Jean and Lionel are hit with jet lag while the women find it hard not to be jealous of the super efficient Sally Curtis running Type For You 2.
| Judi Dench | ... | Jean |
| Geoffrey Palmer | ... | Lionel |
| Moira Brooker | ... | Judith |
| Philip Bretherton | ... | Alistair |
| Jenny Funnell | ... | Sandy |
| Fiona Mollison | ... | Sally |
| Arthur White | ... | Taxi Driver |
| Justine Glenton | ... | Daisy |
Season 3, Episode 10: Problems, Problems
6 March 1994Jean hires a new secretary to replace Daisy, Lionel's super efficient, good looking temp. However the new secretary is not as efficient as Lionel would have hoped. Then, Rocky and Madge end up in hospital and things get crazier as the day goes on.
| Judi Dench | ... | Jean |
| Geoffrey Palmer | ... | Lionel |
| Moira Brooker | ... | Judith |
| Philip Bretherton | ... | Alistair |
| Jenny Funnell | ... | Sandy |
| Joan Sims | ... | Madge |
| Frank Middlemass | ... | Rocky |
| Vivienne Martin | ... | Gwen Flack |
| Janet Henfrey | ... | Mrs Bale |
| Michelle Joseph | ... | Nurse |
Season 4
Season 4, Episode 1: A House Full of Women
5 March 1995After a row with her boyfriend, Sandy moves in with the family. As she does, Lionel begins to question his own living arrangements with Jean.
| Judi Dench | ... | Jean |
| Geoffrey Palmer | ... | Lionel |
| Moira Brooker | ... | Judith |
| Philip Bretherton | ... | Alistair |
| Jenny Funnell | ... | Sandy |
Season 4, Episode 2: Rewrites
12 March 1995Lionel struggling with Mrs. Flack continues as he embarks upon rewrites to his original script at the request of Mike and Sol. Then, things begin to move about in the house and Mrs. Flack is under suspicion.
| Judi Dench | ... | Jean |
| Geoffrey Palmer | ... | Lionel |
| Moira Brooker | ... | Judith |
| Philip Bretherton | ... | Alistair |
| Jenny Funnell | ... | Sandy |
| Vivienne Martin | ... | Gwen Flack |
| Zoe Hilson | ... | Daisy |
Season 4, Episode 3: Getting Rid of Gwen
19 March 1995Feeling sorry for Mrs. Flack, Jean and Lionel are at a loss for ideas on how to get rid of her. Then Jean comes up with a crafty plan that will force Mrs. Flack to leave of her own accord.
| Judi Dench | ... | Jean |
| Geoffrey Palmer | ... | Lionel |
| Moira Brooker | ... | Judith |
| Philip Bretherton | ... | Alistair |
| Jenny Funnell | ... | Sandy |
| Vivienne Martin | ... | Gwen Flack |
Season 4, Episode 4: The Affair
26 March 1995Just as Lionel starts to think he may actually get some work done on his miniseries, Penny bursts in claiming that she has left Stephen, who is having an affair.
| Judi Dench | ... | Jean |
| Geoffrey Palmer | ... | Lionel |
| Moira Brooker | ... | Judith |
| Philip Bretherton | ... | Alistair |
| Jenny Funnell | ... | Sandy |
| Paul Chapman | ... | Stephen |
| Moyra Fraser | ... | Penny |
| Zoe Hilson | ... | Daisy |
Season 4, Episode 5: Welcome News
2 April 1995Mike flies over from L.A to announce that, along with more rewrites, the producers in America want to start looking for locations to film. Believing it will be the perfect setting, Mike insists on visiting Rocky and Madge's house.
| Judi Dench | ... | Jean |
| Geoffrey Palmer | ... | Lionel |
| Joan Sims | ... | Madge |
| Frank Middlemass | ... | Rocky |
| Philip Bretherton | ... | Alistair |
| Janet Henfrey | ... | Mrs. Bale |
| Otto Jarman | ... | Mike Barbosa |
Season 4, Episode 6: The Anniversary Party
9 April 1995While Jean and Lionel announce their engagement to everyone, Stephen sets in motion his surprise anniversary party for Penny.
| Judi Dench | ... | Jean |
| Geoffrey Palmer | ... | Lionel |
| Moira Brooker | ... | Judith |
| Philip Bretherton | ... | Alistair |
| Jenny Funnell | ... | Sandy |
| Paul Chapman | ... | Stephen |
| Moyra Fraser | ... | Penny |
| David Battley | ... | Ted Pringle |
| Zoe Hilson | ... | Daisy |
| Joan Blackham | ... | Angry Woman |
| Bruce Bould | ... | Hotel Manager |
| Sherry Baines | ... | Waitress |
Season 4, Episode 7: Wedding Preparations
16 April 1995As the day of the wedding draws closer and closer, nerves are on high, the stress is mounting, the guest list is increasing and every day Jean and Lionel find something new that needs to be done.
| Judi Dench | ... | Jean |
| Geoffrey Palmer | ... | Lionel |
| Moira Brooker | ... | Judith |
| Philip Bretherton | ... | Alistair |
| Jenny Funnell | ... | Sandy |
| Timothy Bateson | ... | Security Guard |
| Zoe Hilson | ... | Daisy |
| Miranda Bell | ... | Miss Fairbrace |
Season 4, Episode 8: Wedding Day Nerves
23 April 1995Jean and Lionel try to remain calm on their wedding day, but many surprises including hiccups and missing family members don't help on the big day.
| Judi Dench | ... | Jean |
| Geoffrey Palmer | ... | Lionel |
| Frank Middlemass | ... | Rocky |
| Joan Sims | ... | Madge |
| Barbara Leigh-Hunt | ... | Registrar |
| Moira Brooker | ... | Judith |
| Philip Bretherton | ... | Alistair |
| Jenny Funnell | ... | Sandy |
| Paul Chapman | ... | Stephen |
| Moyra Fraser | ... | Penny |
| Janet Henfrey | ... | Mrs. Bale |
| Christopher Wright | ... | Kong |
Season 4, Episode 9: Judith's New Romance
30 April 1995Jean and Lionel return from their honeymoon in Scotland. Upon arrival, they discover that Judy has a new boyfriend and Jean automatically suspects the worst.
| Judi Dench | ... | Jean |
| Geoffrey Palmer | ... | Lionel |
 | Ronnie Stevens | ... | Eric |
| Moira Brooker | ... | Judith |
| Philip Bretherton | ... | Alistair |
| Jenny Funnell | ... | Sandy |
| Christopher Wright | ... | Kong |
Season 4, Episode 10: Improvements
7 May 1995Filming for Lionel's mini-series continues and Jean, Lionel, Judy and Sandy are invited down to the country to watch the scenes being shot in Rocky's house.
| Judi Dench | ... | Jean |
| Geoffrey Palmer | ... | Lionel |
| Frank Middlemass | ... | Rocky |
| Joan Sims | ... | Madge |
| Moira Brooker | ... | Judith |
| Philip Bretherton | ... | Alistair |
| Jenny Funnell | ... | Sandy |
| Otto Jarman | ... | Mike Barbosa |
| Janet Henfrey | ... | Mrs. Bale |
| Bruce Boa | ... | Young Rocky |
 | William Hope | ... | Young Lionel |
| William Armstrong | ... | Moses |
 | Tres Hanley | ... | Young Jean (as Trés Hanley) |
Season 5
Season 5, Episode 1: The County Set
7 January 1996Making use of the country house, Jean and Lionel stay in the country for the weekend hoping to get a bit of rest and relaxation. But when they meet the "country set" they learn that there'll be no relaxation had this weekend.
| Judi Dench | ... | Jean |
| Geoffrey Palmer | ... | Lionel |
| Moira Brooker | ... | Judith |
| Philip Bretherton | ... | Alistair |
| Jenny Funnell | ... | Sandy |
| Paul Chapman | ... | Stephen |
| Moyra Fraser | ... | Penny |
| Janet Henfrey | ... | Mrs. Bale |
| Jeremy Sinden | ... | Alan |
| Angela Scoular | ... | Glenys |
| Ian Talbot | ... | Derek |
| Fidelis Morgan | ... | Dorcas |
Season 5, Episode 2: Lionel's Ex-Wife
14 January 1996After receiving a letter from her, Lionel and Jean spend an evening with Lionel's ex-wife, Margaret, and her young boyfriend Gary. Meanwhile, Jean is concerned about Judy, Sandy and Alistair who seem to be doing a lot of three-some dating recently.
| Judi Dench | ... | Jean |
| Geoffrey Palmer | ... | Lionel |
| Moira Brooker | ... | Judith |
| Philip Bretherton | ... | Alistair |
| Jenny Funnell | ... | Sandy |
| Caroline Blakiston | ... | Margaret |
| Gary Cady | ... | Gary |
Season 5, Episode 3: Lionel's New Hobby
21 January 1996When Jean asks why Lionel has suddenly taken up model boat building, he admits it's because he's been feeling bored lately. In an effort to find a hobby for Lionel, Jean, Judy and Sandy brainstorm ideas and enlist the help of Alistair to cure Lionel's boredom.
| Judi Dench | ... | Jean |
| Geoffrey Palmer | ... | Lionel |
| Moira Brooker | ... | Judith |
| Philip Bretherton | ... | Alistair |
| Jenny Funnell | ... | Sandy |
Season 5, Episode 4: Avoiding the County Set
28 January 1996After their last encounter with the country set, Jean and Lionel reluctantly sneak back to the country house, hoping for some time to themselves. When they get there however they learn of an 'element' that seems to be terrorizing the village.
| Judi Dench | ... | Jean |
| Geoffrey Palmer | ... | Lionel |
| Frank Middlemass | ... | Rocky |
| Joan Sims | ... | Madge |
| Moira Brooker | ... | Judith |
| Jenny Funnell | ... | Sandy |
| Janet Henfrey | ... | Mrs. Bale |
| Tim Wylton | ... | Lol Ferris |
| Jeremy Sinden | ... | Alan |
| Angela Scoular | ... | Glenys |
| Ian Talbot | ... | Derek |
| Fidelis Morgan | ... | Dorcas |
Season 5, Episode 5: Broadcast Plan
4 February 1996The mini-series is due for release very soon in the States. In order to witness the event first-hand, Alistair has offered Jean and Lionel a trip and overnight stay in New York to watch it on the small screen. When they decline, he takes Judy and Sandy instead and Jean and Lionel wait at home to hear how good, or bad, it turns out.
| Judi Dench | ... | Jean |
| Geoffrey Palmer | ... | Lionel |
| Moira Brooker | ... | Judith |
| Philip Bretherton | ... | Alistair |
| Jenny Funnell | ... | Sandy |
Season 5, Episode 6: At Death's Door
11 February 1996Because she is going in for an operation, Penny is convinced that she will not be around for much longer. In order to console the worrying Stephen, Jean and Lionel agree to look after him while Penny has her operation.
| Judi Dench | ... | Jean |
| Geoffrey Palmer | ... | Lionel |
| Moira Brooker | ... | Judith |
| Philip Bretherton | ... | Alistair |
| Jenny Funnell | ... | Sandy |
| Paul Chapman | ... | Stephen |
| Moyra Fraser | ... | Penny |
| Helena McCarthy | ... | Mrs. Teape |
| Sandra Trevor | ... | Nurse |
Season 5, Episode 7: Showered with Gifts
18 February 1996Due to their last encounter with the country set, Jean and Lionel have abolished all hopes of remaining friends with the village people. When they go down to the country for a weekend however, they find that they are the new local heroes with a huge reputation to live up to.
| Judi Dench | ... | Jean |
| Geoffrey Palmer | ... | Lionel |
| Joan Sims | ... | Madge |
| Frank Middlemass | ... | Rocky |
| Moira Brooker | ... | Judith |
| Philip Bretherton | ... | Alistair |
| Jenny Funnell | ... | Sandy |
| Janet Henfrey | ... | Mrs. Bale |
| Tim Wylton | ... | Lol Ferris |
| Peter Mackriel | ... | Grocer (as Peter MacKriel) |
| Patrick O'Connell | ... | Landlord |
Season 6
Season 6, Episode 1: The Stalker
18 May 1997Lionel's masculinity is questioned when a man starts to follow Sandy and an unopened jar of pickled onions takes over the family life. Jean must call in some reinforcements to save Lionel from making a fool of himself.
| Judi Dench | ... | Jean |
| Geoffrey Palmer | ... | Lionel |
| Moira Brooker | ... | Judith |
| Philip Bretherton | ... | Alistair |
| Jenny Funnell | ... | Sandy |
| Michael Mawby | ... | Trader |
 | Nick Bartlett | ... | Nails |
| Kristopher Milnes | ... | Stalker |
Season 6, Episode 2: The Psychotherapist
25 May 1997While Lionel is content to live his life slowly, Jean feels she must keep working, irritating Judy and Sandy to no end. It may be that a professional psychiatrist is the only person who can help Jean.
| Judi Dench | ... | Jean |
| Geoffrey Palmer | ... | Lionel |
| Moira Brooker | ... | Judith |
| Philip Bretherton | ... | Alistair |
| Jenny Funnell | ... | Sandy |
| Iain Rogerson | ... | Gordon Watt |
| Georgie Glen | ... | Miss Wessel |
Season 6, Episode 3: The Dinner Party
1 June 1997Penny and Stephen are arriving soon and Jean is worried what Penny will think of the new changes in her life. But Lionel has a plan that will stop Penny and her relentless questions dead in their tracks.
| Judi Dench | ... | Jean |
| Geoffrey Palmer | ... | Lionel |
| Moira Brooker | ... | Judith |
| Philip Bretherton | ... | Alistair |
| Jenny Funnell | ... | Sandy |
| Paul Chapman | ... | Stephen |
| Moyra Fraser | ... | Penny |
| Mike Grady | ... | Herald |
| William Osborne | ... | Trevor |
Season 6, Episode 4: What's Wrong with Mrs Bale?
8 June 1997While staying at their country house for the weekend, Jean and Lionel notice that Mrs.Bale seems to be more agitated than usual. While Jean is determined to get to the bottom of it, Lionel stays in bed with a bug.
| Judi Dench | ... | Jean |
| Geoffrey Palmer | ... | Lionel |
| Frank Middlemass | ... | Rocky |
| Joan Sims | ... | Madge |
| Philip Bretherton | ... | Alistair |
| Janet Henfrey | ... | Mrs Bale |
| Tim Wylton | ... | Lol Ferris |
 | Vernon Dobtcheff | ... | Dr. Stoker |
Season 6, Episode 5: Alistair's Engagement
15 June 1997Jean and Lionel return home from the country to meet Paul, Judy's new boyfriend. Then, Alistair surprises the whole family when he announces that he has become engaged.
| Judi Dench | ... | Jean |
| Geoffrey Palmer | ... | Lionel |
| Moira Brooker | ... | Judith |
| Philip Bretherton | ... | Alistair |
| Jenny Funnell | ... | Sandy |
| Janet Henfrey | ... | Mrs. Bale |
| Michael Fenton Stevens | ... | Paul |
Season 6, Episode 6: The House Next Door
22 June 1997As excited as they are at the prospect of more exciting neighbors coming to live next door to them, Jean and Lionel soon find themselves longing for their old neighbors when they learn who the prospective buyers for the house are.
| Judi Dench | ... | Jean |
| Geoffrey Palmer | ... | Lionel |
| Moira Brooker | ... | Judith |
| Philip Bretherton | ... | Alistair |
| Jenny Funnell | ... | Sandy |
| Paul Chapman | ... | Stephen |
| Moyra Fraser | ... | Penny |
| David Michaels | ... | Policeman |
| Tim Preece | ... | Mr Carter |
Season 6, Episode 7: A Surprise for Jean
29 June 1997Jean has been complaining about the lack of surprise in her and Lionel's life. Taking this to mean that Jean is bored, Lionel decides to plan a surprise vacation telling Jean at the last minute and then whisking her away. With the help of Judy, Sandy and Alistair, he pulls out all the stops to plan the most surprising surprise ever.
| Judi Dench | ... | Jean |
| Geoffrey Palmer | ... | Lionel |
| Moira Brooker | ... | Judith |
| Philip Bretherton | ... | Alistair |
| Jenny Funnell | ... | Sandy |
Season 7
Season 7, Episode 1: Pardon?
19 April 1998The family begins to notice that Lionel has become a tad hard of hearing. Feeling that they must do something about it, Jean, Judy and Sandy enlist Alistair's help in trying to find a way to tell Lionel, gently.
| Judi Dench | ... | Jean |
| Geoffrey Palmer | ... | Lionel |
| Moira Brooker | ... | Judith |
| Philip Bretherton | ... | Alistair |
| Jenny Funnell | ... | Sandy |
| David Michaels | ... | Harry |
| Chris Sanders | ... | Enrico |
| George Waring | ... | Deaf Man |
| Ruth Jones | ... | Gilly |
Season 7, Episode 2: An Old Flame
26 April 1998Jean gets a call from an old flame and goes out to dinner with him to catch up and reminisce. Meanwhile, Sandy dresses up as a St.Trinian's girl to go with Harry to a rugby dance.
| Judi Dench | ... | Jean |
| Geoffrey Palmer | ... | Lionel |
| Moira Brooker | ... | Judith |
| Jenny Funnell | ... | Sandy |
| Norman Rodway | ... | James |
| David Michaels | ... | Harry |
| Jonathan Aris | ... | Waiter |
Season 7, Episode 3: The New Neighbours
3 May 1998When Alistair tells the family that he has finally sold the house next-door, Jean is anxious to learn who the new home owners are. But when the family meets their new neighbors, they soon find themselves wishing Penny and Stephen were living next-door.
| Judi Dench | ... | Jean |
| Geoffrey Palmer | ... | Lionel |
| Moira Brooker | ... | Judith |
| Philip Bretherton | ... | Alistair |
| Jenny Funnell | ... | Sandy |
| Isabelle Amyes | ... | Ruth Duncan |
| Matthew Marsh | ... | Alex Duncan |
| Eleanor Moriarty | ... | Polly |
Season 7, Episode 4: The Bypass
10 May 1998When Jean, Lionel, Judy, Sandy, and Alistair stay at the house in the country for a weekend, they learn of a plan to install a bypass around the village. But when Jean tries to oppose the bypass, she finds herself in an embarrassing situation.
| Judi Dench | ... | Jean |
| Geoffrey Palmer | ... | Lionel |
| Moira Brooker | ... | Judith |
| Philip Bretherton | ... | Alistair |
| Jenny Funnell | ... | Sandy |
| Janet Henfrey | ... | Mrs. Bale |
| Tim Wylton | ... | Lol Ferris |
| Tim Barker | ... | Ted |
| Sydney Livingstone | ... | John (as Sidney Livingstone) |
Season 7, Episode 5: Too Old... or Too Nosy
17 May 1998Penny and Stephen are expected for lunch, but when they arrive there appears to be something unusual going on between the couple. When Sandy announces she will be away from work for a week, Jean volunteers herself to stand in temporarily, much to Judy's dismay.
| Judi Dench | ... | Jean |
| Geoffrey Palmer | ... | Lionel |
| Moira Brooker | ... | Judith |
| Philip Bretherton | ... | Alistair |
| Jenny Funnell | ... | Sandy |
| Paul Chapman | ... | Stephen |
| Moyra Fraser | ... | Penny |
| David Michaels | ... | Harry |
Season 7, Episode 6: The Old Folks' Party
24 May 1998Jean volunteers to hold a party for the elderly residents of a local retirement home. With the help of the whole family, she attempts to entertain the guests to the best of her ability, but some of the old folks are more enthusiastic than others.
| Judi Dench | ... | Jean |
| Geoffrey Palmer | ... | Lionel |
| Moira Brooker | ... | Judith |
| Philip Bretherton | ... | Alistair |
| Jenny Funnell | ... | Sandy |
| Frank Middlemass | ... | Rocky |
| Joan Sims | ... | Madge |
| David Michaels | ... | Harry |
| Miranda Forbes | ... | Phylis Loader |
| James Ottaway | ... | Mr. Wellington |
| Frances Cox | ... | Mrs. Thrupp |
| Veda Warwick | ... | Mrs. Phelps |
| Evie Garratt | ... | Mrs. Dodds |
Season 7, Episode 7: The Proposal
31 May 1998Once again, the house next-door is up for sale and Jean is as curious as ever to discover who their new neighbors will be. Little does she know that a surprise question from Alistair may bring them neighbors they never imagined they'd have.
| Judi Dench | ... | Jean |
| Geoffrey Palmer | ... | Lionel |
| Moira Brooker | ... | Judith |
| Philip Bretherton | ... | Alistair |
| Jenny Funnell | ... | Sandy |
| David Michaels | ... | Harry |
Season 8
Season 8, Episode 1: A Deeply Personal Problem
30 July 2000With Judy and Sandy down in the dumps, Jean enlists Alistair's help to cheer them up. But when Jean lies to cover her tracks, the girls end up thinking that Lionel has a "deeply personal problem".
| Judi Dench | ... | Jean |
| Geoffrey Palmer | ... | Lionel |
| Moira Brooker | ... | Judith |
| Philip Bretherton | ... | Alistair |
| Jenny Funnell | ... | Sandy |
| Veda Warwick | ... | Lady |
| John Barrard | ... | Security Guard |
Season 8, Episode 2: Animal Magnetism
6 August 2000When a stray dog follows Lionel home one day, Jean, Judy, and Sandy begin to feel sentimental towards the dog and beg Lionel to keep him.
| Judi Dench | ... | Jean |
| Geoffrey Palmer | ... | Lionel |
| Moira Brooker | ... | Judith |
| Philip Bretherton | ... | Alistair |
| Jenny Funnell | ... | Sandy |
| David Michaels | ... | Harry |
| Selina Cadell | ... | Customer - 1 |
| Joan Campion | ... | Customer - 2 |
| Sean Wightman | ... | PC |
| Dick Bannick | ... | Mr Burrows |
| Dexter | ... | Dog |
Season 8, Episode 3: The Bathroom
13 August 2000After an embarrassing incident involving Lionel walking in on Sandy in the bath, Jean becomes convinced that the house is not big enough and immediately arranges to have a second bathroom put in. Feeling that she is the cause for all this, Sandy considers whether or not she should move out.
| Judi Dench | ... | Jean |
| Geoffrey Palmer | ... | Lionel |
| Moira Brooker | ... | Judith |
| Philip Bretherton | ... | Alistair |
| Jenny Funnell | ... | Sandy |
| James Greene | ... | Harris |
| Janie Booth | ... | Customer |
Season 8, Episode 4: Surprising News
20 August 2000As the house next-door goes up for sale once again, Jean and Lionel anticipate the arrival of Penny and Stephen who are returning from a holiday in Spain. When Penny and Stephen announce that they have a surprise, Jean and Lionel fear the worse.
| Judi Dench | ... | Jean |
| Geoffrey Palmer | ... | Lionel |
| Moira Brooker | ... | Judith |
| Philip Bretherton | ... | Alistair |
| Jenny Funnell | ... | Sandy |
| Paul Chapman | ... | Stephen |
| Moyra Fraser | ... | Penny |
| Wayne Foskett | ... | Postman |
Season 8, Episode 5: Future Imperfect
27 August 2000When Lionel confides in Alistair that he is unsure about his future financially, Alistair suggests selling the country house. Agreeing that this is the best solution, Jean and Lionel soon find that selling the house will mean firing both Mrs.Bale and Lol.
| Judi Dench | ... | Jean |
| Geoffrey Palmer | ... | Lionel |
| Moira Brooker | ... | Judith |
| Philip Bretherton | ... | Alistair |
| Jenny Funnell | ... | Sandy |
| Frank Middlemass | ... | Rocky |
| Janet Henfrey | ... | Mrs. Bale |
| Tim Wylton | ... | Lol Ferris |
Season 8, Episode 6: Going Online
1 September 2000After a visit to the office, Jean feels out of touch with modern technology and decides the house needs to be connected to the Internet. While Jean and Lionel work the ins and outs of the new machinery, Sandy and Judy think about their situations concerning Alistair.
| Judi Dench | ... | Jean |
| Geoffrey Palmer | ... | Lionel |
| Moira Brooker | ... | Judith |
| Philip Bretherton | ... | Alistair |
| Jenny Funnell | ... | Sandy |
| Mark Benton | ... | Paul Partridge |
Season 9
Season 9, Episode 1: Time to Settle Down
7 July 2002It seems like Judy and Sandy might be finally settling down when Alistair proposes again to Judy and Sandy gets a visit from Harry. But Harry's visit doesn't bring the best of tidings.
| Judi Dench | ... | Jean |
| Geoffrey Palmer | ... | Lionel |
| Moira Brooker | ... | Judith |
| Philip Bretherton | ... | Alistair |
| Jenny Funnell | ... | Sandy |
| David Michaels | ... | Harry |
| Nigel Betts | ... | Barman |
Season 9, Episode 2: Wedding Plans
14 July 2002Judy and Alistair make plans for their upcoming wedding and decide that a country wedding at the big house would be perfect. But when Alistair begins to take things out of control, Judy starts to worry about the wedding becoming more than just a quiet affair.
| Judi Dench | ... | Jean |
| Geoffrey Palmer | ... | Lionel |
| Moira Brooker | ... | Judith |
| Philip Bretherton | ... | Alistair |
| Jenny Funnell | ... | Sandy |
| Frank Middlemass | ... | Rocky |
| Janet Henfrey | ... | Mrs. Bale |
| Tim Wylton | ... | Lol |
| Paul Chapman | ... | Stephen |
| Moyra Fraser | ... | Penny |
| Fred Pearson | ... | John |
| Paul Slack | ... | Bus Driver |
Season 9, Episode 3: The Wedding
21 July 2002The day of Alistair and Judy's wedding is here and everyone hopes it will go off without a hitch. But a best man with a broken leg and the threat of an emotional breakdown from Alistair threaten to wreck everything.
| Judi Dench | ... | Jean |
| Geoffrey Palmer | ... | Lionel |
| Moira Brooker | ... | Judith |
| Philip Bretherton | ... | Alistair |
| Jenny Funnell | ... | Sandy |
| Frank Middlemass | ... | Rocky |
| Tim Wylton | ... | Lol |
| Janet Henfrey | ... | Mrs Bale |
| Paul Chapman | ... | Stephen |
| Moyra Fraser | ... | Penny |
| David Michaels | ... | Harry |
| Richard Braine | ... | Vicar |
| Georgina Beer | ... | Mrs. Twillet |
Season 9, Episode 4: What Now?
4 August 2002Although Judy and Alistair are away on their honeymoon, Jean has not finished match-making, determined to bring Sandy and Harry together at last. Then, against the advice of Lionel, Jean befriends a young back-packer found on their front door step.
| Judi Dench | ... | Jean |
| Geoffrey Palmer | ... | Lionel |
| Moira Brooker | ... | Judith |
| Philip Bretherton | ... | Alistair |
| Jenny Funnell | ... | Sandy |
| David Michaels | ... | Harry |
| Lara Cazalet | ... | Dave |
Season 9, Episode 5: You Must Remember This...
11 August 2002Discussing the plot of Lionel's possible second autobiography, Jean and Lionel look back at their meeting after a 38 year separation and their last 9 years together. As they reminisce, they remember Judy, Sandy, Alistair, Penny and Stephen, Rocky and Madge and their time together. They recall the love, the laughter, meetings and partings and anticipate their future together as one family.
| Judi Dench | ... | Jean |
| Geoffrey Palmer | ... | Lionel |
| Moira Brooker | ... | Judith (archive footage) |
| Philip Bretherton | ... | Alistair (archive footage) |
| Jenny Funnell | ... | Sandy (archive footage) |
| Paul Chapman | ... | Stephen (archive footage) |
| Moyra Fraser | ... | Penny (archive footage) |
| Ronnie Stevens | ... | Eric (archive footage) |
| Vivienne Martin | ... | Gwen Flack (archive footage) |
| David Michaels | ... | Harry (archive footage) |
| Gillian Martell | ... | Hotel Manageress (archive footage) |
| Richard Braine | ... | Vicar (archive footage) |
| Justine Glenton | ... | Daisy (archive footage) |
Season 10
Season 10, Episode 1: Reunion Special: Part 1
26 December 2005 | Judi Dench | ... | Jean |
| Geoffrey Palmer | ... | Lionel |
| Philip Bretherton | ... | Alistair |
| Moira Brooker | ... | Judith |
| Jenny Funnell | ... | Sandy |
 | Daniel Ryan | ... | Harry |
 | David Oyelowo | ... | Patrick |
 | Dennis Banks | ... | Driver |
| Mark Bagnall | ... | Driver's Mate |
| Cate Fowler | ... | Receptionist |
Season 10, Episode 2: Reunion Special: Part 2
30 December 2005 | Judi Dench | ... | Jean |
| Geoffrey Palmer | ... | Lionel |
| Philip Bretherton | ... | Alistair |
| Moira Brooker | ... | Judith |
| Jenny Funnell | ... | Sandy |
| Daniel Ryan | ... | Harry |
| David Oyelowo | ... | Patrick |
| Paul Chapman | ... | Stephen |
| Moyra Fraser | ... | Penny |
| Frank Middlemass | ... | Rocky |
| Janet Henfrey | ... | Mrs Bale |
| Kate Anthony | ... | Sister |
| Charlotte Fields | ... | Clerk |
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