Episodes
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The Fight Before Christmas | 19921225 | 20121225/26 (BBC7) 20161223 (BBC7) 20161224 (BBC7) 20181225 (BBC7) 20181226 (BBC7) 20211227 (BBC7) | Faith's children and Bill's ex-wife threaten her dream of a perfect festive lunch. Starring Lynda Bellingham and James Bolam. A festive edition of the sitcom about the lives of two middle-aged divorcees. Liza - Belinda Lang Hannah - Julia Sawalha Joe - Mark Denham Richard - Geoffrey Whitehead Hilary - Geraldine Fitzgerald Inspired by the real lives of its writers, husband and wife Jan Etherington and Gavin Petrie. A TV version made by LWT for ITV ran from 1991. Producer: Paul Schlesinger First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 1992. Faith's children and Bill's ex-wife threaten her dream of a perfect Christmas. | ||
01 | 01 | Found And Lost | 19881101 | 20121030/31 (BBC7) 20140325 (BBC7) 20140326 (BBC7) 20180605 (BBC7) 20180606 (BBC7) 20180609 (BBC7) 20200529 (BBC7) 20230713 (BBC7) 20230714 (BBC7) | Bill and Faith are late in love but new to each other - and Bill has already got himself into Faith's bad books... Starring Lynda Bellingham and James Bolam. Sitcom about the battles of divorcees Bill and Faith trying to forge a relationship whilst balancing the demands of his ex-wife, Liza and her teenage children, Hannah and Joe. Series one of four inspired by the real lives of husband and wife writers, Jan Etherington and Gavin Petrie. A TV version made by LWT for ITV appeared in 1991 and ran for four series, with a spin-off series Faith in the Future. Hilary - Celia Imrie Liza - Belinda Lang Hannah - Kelda Holmes Joe - Mark Denham Grace - Moir Leslie Alex - John Samson Ray - Nicholas Courtney Ted - Norman Bird Producer: Pete Atkin First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 1988. The battles of divorcees Bill and Faith to forge a relationship. Stars Lynda Bellingham. |
01 | 02 | Match Of The Day | 19881108 | 20121106/07 (BBC7) 20140401 (BBC7) 20140402 (BBC7) 20180612 (BBC7) 20180613 (BBC7) 20200605 (BBC7) 20230720 (BBC7) 20230721 (BBC7) | Jealous Faith is swamped with advice over how best to deal with Bill and his ex-wife Liza Starring Lynda Bellingham and James Bolam. Sitcom about the battles of divorcees Bill and Faith trying to forge a relationship whilst balancing the demands of his ex-wife, Liza and her teenage children, Hannah and Joe. Series one of four inspired by the real lives of husband and wife writers, Jan Etherington and Gavin Petrie. A TV version made by LWT for ITV appeared in 1991 and ran for four series, with a spin-off series Faith in the Future. Hilary - Celia Imrie Liza - Belinda Lang Hannah - Kelda Holmes Joe - Mark Denham Producer: Pete Atkin First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 1988. Jealous Faith is swamped with advice over Bill and his ex-wife Liza. |
01 | 03 | Night Moves | 19881115 | 20121113/14 (BBC7) 20140408 (BBC7) 20140409 (BBC7) 20180619 (BBC7) 20180620 (BBC7) 20200612 (BBC7) 20230727 (BBC7) 20230728 (BBC7) | Bill and Faith's romantic plans are thwarted by Bert the dog. Starring Lynda Bellingham and James Bolam. Sitcom about the battles of divorcees Bill and Faith trying to forge a relationship whilst balancing the demands of his ex-wife, Liza and her teenage children, Hannah and Joe. Series one of four inspired by the real lives of its writers, husband and wife Jan Etherington and Gavin Petrie. A TV version made by LWT for ITV appeared in 1991 and ran for four series, with a spin-off 'Faith in the Future'. Hannah - Kelda Holmes Joe - Mark Denham Jill - Moir Leslie Producer: Pete Atkin First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 1988. Bill and Faith's romantic plans are thwarted by Bert the dog. Stars Lynda Bellingham |
01 | 04 | She Who Hesitates | 19881122 | 20121120/21 (BBC7) 20140415 (BBC7) 20140416 (BBC7) 20180626 (BBC7) 20180627 (BBC7) 20200619 (BBC7) 20230803 (BBC7) 20230804 (BBC7) | Still trying to find their feet together, Bill and Faith end up bickering, as she struggles to act impulsively... Starring Lynda Bellingham and James Bolam. Sitcom about the battles of divorcees Bill MacGregor and Faith Greyshott trying to forge a relationship whilst balancing the demands of his ex-wife, Liza and her teenage children, Hannah and Joe. Series one of four inspired by the real lives of its writers, husband and wife Jan Etherington and Gavin Petrie. A TV version made by LWT for ITV appeared in 1991 and ran for four series, with a spin-off 'Faith in the Future'. Hannah - Kelda Holmes Joe - Mark Denham Hilary - Celia Imrie Alex - John Samson Treadwell - Richard Tate Producer: Pete Atkin First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 1988. Bill and Faith bicker as she struggles to act impulsively. |
01 | 05 | The Late, Late Show | 19881129 | 20121127/28 (BBC7) 20140422 (BBC7) 20140423 (BBC7) 20180703 (BBC7) 20180704 (BBC7) 20200626 (BBC7) 20230810 (BBC7) 20230811 (BBC7) | Where do Faith's children fit in, now that Bill's around? Starring Lynda Bellingham and James Bolam. Sitcom about the battles of divorcees Bill MacGregor and Faith Greyshott trying to forge a relationship whilst balancing the demands of his ex-wife, Liza and her teenage children, Hannah and Joe. Series one of four inspired by the real lives of its writers, husband and wife Jan Etherington and Gavin Petrie. A TV version made by LWT for ITV appeared in 1991 and ran for four series, with a spin-off 'Faith in the Future'. Hannah - Kelda Holmes Joe - Mark Denham Christian ,,,,,, Ian Targett Producer: Pete Atkin First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 1988. Where do Faith's children fit in, now that Bill is around? |
01 | 06 | Nursing A Conscience | 19881206 | 20121204/05 (BBC7) 20140429 (BBC7) 20140430 (BBC7) 20180710 (BBC7) 20180711 (BBC7) 20200703 (BBC7) 20230817 (BBC7) 20230818 (BBC7) | Faith nurses poorly Bill, but he's in for a nasty surprise... Staring Lynda Bellingham and James Bolam. Sitcom about the battles of divorcees Bill MacGregor and Faith Greyshott trying to forge a relationship whilst balancing the demands of his ex-wife, Liza and her teenage children, Hannah and Joe. Series one of four inspired by the real lives of its writers, husband and wife Jan Etherington and Gavin Petrie. A TV version made by LWT for ITV appeared in 1991 and ran for four series, with a spin-off 'Faith in the Future'. Hannah - Kelda Holmes Joe - Mark Denham Liza - Belinda Lang Alex - John Samson Treadwell - Richard Tate Richard - John Moffatt Producer: Pete Atkin First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 1988. Faith nurses poorly Bill, but he is in for a nasty surprise. |
01 | 07 | Negative Vetting | 19881213 | 20121211/12 (BBC7) 20140506 (BBC7) 20140507 (BBC7) 20180717 (BBC7) 20180718 (BBC7) 20200710 (BBC7) 20230824 (BBC7) 20230825 (BBC7) | Faith's not impressed to discover what Bill's mum thinks about her... Staring Lynda Bellingham and James Bolam. Sitcom about the battles of divorcees Bill MacGregor and Faith Greyshott trying to forge a relationship whilst balancing the demands of his ex-wife, Liza and her teenage children, Hannah and Joe. Series one of four inspired by the real lives of its writers, husband and wife Jan Etherington and Gavin Petrie. A TV version made by LWT for ITV appeared in 1991 and ran for four series, with a spin-off 'Faith in the Future'. Hannah - Kelda Holmes Joe - Mark Denham Hilary - Celia Imrie Liza - Belinda Lang Steve - Guy Brougham Producer: Pete Atkin First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 1988. Faith is not impressed to discover what Bill's mum thinks about her. |
01 | 08 | Marriage Of Inconvenience | 19881220 | 20121218/19 (BBC7) 20140513 (BBC7) 20140514 (BBC7) 20180724 (BBC7) 20180725 (BBC7) 20200717 (BBC7) 20230831 (BBC7) 20230901 (BBC7) | Bill and Faith get set for a last minute wedding - surely nothing can go wrong? Staring Lynda Bellingham and James Bolam. Sitcom about the battles of divorcees Bill MacGregor and Faith Greyshott trying to forge a relationship whilst balancing the demands of his ex-wife, Liza and her teenage children, Hannah and Joe. Series one of four inspired by the real lives of its writers, husband and wife Jan Etherington and Gavin Petrie. A TV version made by LWT for ITV appeared in 1991 and ran for four series, with a spin-off 'Faith in the Future'. Hannah - Kelda Holmes Joe - Mark Denham Liza - Belinda Lang Ray - Nicholas Courtney Producer: Pete Atkin First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 1988. Bill and Faith are about to get wed when the groom receives a shock. |
02 | 01 | Overtaken, By Events | 19891031 | 20130212/13 (BBC7) 20140707 (BBC7) 20140708 (BBC7) 20180911 (BBC7) 20180912 (BBC7) 20180915 (BBC7) 20210108 (BBC7) 20231019 (BBC7) 20231020 (BBC7) | Hannah's driving her mother Faith round the bend, while son Joe is discovering girls. Starring Lynda Bellingham and James Bolam. Sitcom about the battles of divorcees Bill MacGregor and Faith Greyshott trying to forge a relationship whilst balancing the demands of his ex-wife, Liza and her teenage children, Hannah and Joe. Series one of four inspired by the real lives of its writers, husband and wife Jan Etherington and Gavin Petrie. A TV version made by LWT for ITV appeared in 1991 and ran for four series, with a spin-off 'Faith in the Future'. Hilary - Celia Imrie Hannah - Kelda Holmes Joe - Mark Denham First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 1989. Hannah is driving her mother round the bend and Joe is discovering girls. Hannah is driving her mother round the bend and Joe is discovering girls. Stars James Bolam and Lynda Bellingham. From October 1989. |
02 | 02 | Rebel Without A Pause | 19891107 | 20130219/20 (BBC7) 20140714 (BBC7) 20140715 (BBC7) 20180918 (BBC7) 20180919 (BBC7) 20210115 (BBC7) 20231026 (BBC7) 20231027 (BBC7) | Faith and her teenage son Joe fall out. But is Bill the cause - or the cure? Starring Lynda Bellingham and James Bolam. Sitcom about the battles of divorcees Bill MacGregor and Faith Greyshott trying to forge a relationship whilst balancing the demands of his ex-wife, Liza and her teenage children, Hannah and Joe. Series one of four inspired by the real lives of its writers, husband and wife Jan Etherington and Gavin Petrie. A TV version made by LWT for ITV appeared in 1991 and ran for four series, with a spin-off 'Faith in the Future'. Liza - Belinda Lang Hilary - Celia Imrie Hannah - Kelda Holmes Joe - Mark Denham Jill - Moir Leslie First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 1989. Faith and teenage son Joe fall out, but is Bill the cause or the cure? Faith and teenage son Joe fall out, but is Bill the cause or the cure? Stars James Bolam and Lynda Bellingham. From November 1989. |
02 | 03 | Youth And Consequences | 19891114 | 20130226/27 (BBC7) 20140721 (BBC7) 20140722 (BBC7) 20180925 (BBC7) 20180926 (BBC7) 20210122 (BBC7) 20231102 (BBC7) 20231103 (BBC7) | Bill's new young image leaves Faith feeling old on her birthday. Sitcom about the battles of divorcees Bill MacGregor and Faith Greyshott trying to forge a relationship whilst balancing the demands of his ex-wife, Liza and her teenage children, Hannah and Joe. Series two of four inspired by the real lives of its writers, husband and wife Jan Etherington and Gavin Petrie. A TV version made by LWT for ITV appeared in 1991 and ran for four series, with a spin-off 'Faith in the Future'. Hilary - Celia Imrie Liza - Belinda Lang Hannah - Kelda Holmes Joe - Mark Denham Rachel - Rebecca Front Gideon - Ian Targett First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 1989. Bill's new young image leaves birthday girl Faith feeling old. Starring Lynda Bellingham and James Bolam. Series one of four inspired by the real lives of its writers, husband and wife Jan Etherington and Gavin Petrie. Bill's new young image leaves birthday girl Faith feeling old. Stars James Bolam and Lynda Bellingham. From November 1989. |
02 | 04 | Health And Efficiency | 19891121 | 20130305/06 (BBC7) 20140728 (BBC7) 20140729 (BBC7) 20181002 (BBC7) 20181003 (BBC7) 20210129 (BBC7) 20231109 (BBC7) 20231110 (BBC7) | Faith heads to a health farm, leaving Bill to mind the happy home. Sitcom about the battles of divorcees Bill MacGregor and Faith Greyshott trying to forge a relationship whilst balancing the demands of his ex-wife, Liza and her teenage children, Hannah and Joe. Stars Lynda Bellingham as Faith, James Bolam as Bill, Celia Imrie as Hilary, Belinda Lang as Liza, Kelda Holmes as Hannah, Norman Bird as Mr Burrows and Nicholas Courtney as Ray. Series two of four inspired by the real lives of its writers, husband and wife Jan Etherington and Gavin Petrie. A TV version made by LWT for ITV appeared in 1991 and ran for four series, with a spin-off 'Faith in the Future'. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 1989. Starring Lynda Bellingham and James Bolam. Series inspired by the real lives of its writers, husband and wife Jan Etherington and Gavin Petrie. Hilary - Celia Imrie Liza - Belinda Lang Hannah - Kelda Holmes Mr Burrows - Norman Bird Ray - Nicholas Courtney Faith heads to a health farm, leaving Bill to mind the happy home. Stars James Bolam and Lynda Bellingham. From November 1989. |
02 | 05 | Maybe, Baby | 19891128 | 20130312/13 (BBC7) 20140804 (BBC7) 20140805 (BBC7) 20181009 (BBC7) 20181010 (BBC7) 20210205 (BBC7) 20231116 (BBC7) 20231117 (BBC7) | Broody Faith fancies starting a second family - but does Bill? Bill and Faith are two middle-aged divorcees, from very different backgrounds, trying to get it together. However, Bill's ex and Faith's two teenage children are doing their utmost to prevent it. Series two of four inspired by the real lives of its writers, husband and wife Jan Etherington and Gavin Petrie. A TV version made by LWT for ITV appeared in 1991 and ran for four series, with a spin-off 'Faith in the Future'. Hannah - Kelda Holmes Joe - Mark Denham Mr Burrows....Norman Bird Police Officer.....Deborah Rowbottom First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 1989. Broody Faith fancies starting a second family, but does Bill? Broody Faith fancies starting a second family, but does Bill? Stars James Bolam and Lynda Bellingham. From November 1989. Starring Lynda Bellingham and James Bolam. Sitcom about the battles of divorcees Bill MacGregor and Faith Greyshott trying to forge a relationship whilst balancing the demands of his ex-wife, Liza and her teenage children, Hannah and Joe. Series inspired by the real lives of its writers, husband and wife Jan Etherington and Gavin Petrie. A TV version made by LWT for ITV appeared in 1991 and ran for four series, with a spin-off, Faith in the Future. |
02 | 06 | The Rhythm Of Strife | 19891205 | 20130319/20 (BBC7) 20140811 (BBC7) 20140812 (BBC7) 20181016 (BBC7) 20181017 (BBC7) 20210212 (BBC7) 20231123 (BBC7) 20231124 (BBC7) | Bill and Faith bicker over her children, then his ex-wife Liza turns up... Sitcom about the battles of divorcees Bill MacGregor and Faith Greyshott trying to forge a relationship whilst balancing the demands of his ex-wife, Liza and her teenage children, Hannah and Joe. Stars Lynda Bellingham as Faith, James Bolam as Bill, Kelda Holmes as Hannah, Belinda Lang as Liza, Brian Bowles as Dennis and Danny Schiller as Mr Roper. Series two of four inspired by the real lives of its writers, husband and wife Jan Etherington and Gavin Petrie. A TV version made by LWT for ITV appeared in 1991 and ran for four series, with a spin-off ‘Faith in the Future'. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 1989. Faith and Bill bicker over her children, then his ex-wife turns up. Stars Lynda Bellingham and James Bolam. Liza - Belinda Lang Hannah - Kelda Holmes Dennis - Brian Bowles Mr Roper - Danny Schiller Faith and Bill bicker over her children, then his ex-wife turns up. Stars James Bolam and Lynda Bellingham. From December 1989. |
02 | 07 | Love And Hisses | 19891212 | 20130326/27 (BBC7) 20140818 (BBC7) 20140819 (BBC7) 20181023 (BBC7) 20181024 (BBC7) 20210219 (BBC7) 20231130 (BBC7) 20231201 (BBC7) | Faith is worrying about money, when Bill gets an unexpected offer... Sitcom about the battles of divorcees Bill MacGregor and Faith Greyshott trying to forge a relationship whilst balancing the demands of his ex-wife, Liza and her teenage children, Hannah and Joe. Stars Lynda Bellingham as Faith, James Bolam as Bill, Kelda Holmes as Hannah, Mark Denham as Joe, Belinda Lang as Liza, Jo Kendall as Marjorie and Christopher Good as Richard. Series two of four inspired by the real lives of its writers, husband and wife Jan Etherington and Gavin Petrie. A TV version made by LWT for ITV appeared in 1991 and ran for four series, with a spin-off ‘Faith in the Future'. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 1989. Faith is worrying about money. Stars Lynda Bellingham and James Bolam. Liza - Belinda Lang Joe - Mark Denham Hannah - Kelda Holmes Marjorie - Jo Kendall Richard - Christopher Good Faith is worrying about money, when Bill gets an unexpected offer. Stars Lynda Bellingham and James Bolam. From December 1989. |
02 | 08 | There Goes The Bride | 19891219 | 20130402/03 (BBC7) 20140825 (BBC7) 20140826 (BBC7) 20181030 (BBC7) 20181031 (BBC7) 20210226 (BBC7) 20231207 (BBC7) 20231208 (BBC7) | It's Faith and Bill's wedding day - can they manage to tie the knot? Sitcom about the battles of divorcees Bill MacGregor and Faith Greyshott trying to forge a relationship whilst balancing the demands of his ex-wife, Liza and her teenage children, Hannah and Joe. Stars Lynda Bellingham as Faith, James Bolam as Bill, Celia Imrie as Hilary, Kelda Holmes as Hannah, Mark Denham as Joe, Belinda Lang as Liza, John Baddeley as the Registrar, Richard Tate as the Video Man and Ben Onwukwe as the Cabbie. Series two of four inspired by the real lives of its writers, husband and wife Jan Etherington and Gavin Petrie. A TV version made by LWT for ITV appeared in 1991 and ran for four series, with a spin-off ‘Faith in the Future'. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 1989. It's Faith and Bill's wedding day - can they manage to tie the knot? Stars Lynda Bellingham and James Bolam. From December 1989. Faith and Bill's wedding day has arrived. Hilary - Celia Imrie Liza - Belinda Lang Joe - Mark Denham Registrar - John Baddeley Video Man - Richard Tate Cabbie - Ben Onwukwe |
03 | 01 | Name, Set And Match | 19910409 | 20130510/11 (BBC7) 20141013 (BBC7) 20141014 (BBC7) 20181218 (BBC7) 20181219 (BBC7) 20211029 (BBC7) 20240404 (BBC7) 20240405 (BBC7) | Newly wed Faith and Bill's married monikers are a sensitive subject. Starring Lynda Bellingham and James Bolam Sitcom about the battles of divorcees Bill and Faith beginning married life, whilst balancing the demands of his ex-wife and her teenage children. Inspired by the real lives of its writers, husband and wife Jan Etherington and Gavin Petrie. A TV version made by LWT for ITV appeared in 1991. Producer: Paul Schlesinger First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 1991. A TV version made by LWT for ITV ran from 1991. Newly wed Faith and Bill's married monikers are a sensitive subject. Stars James Bolam and Lynda Bellingham. From April 1991. |
03 | 02 | Room With A Queue | 19910416 | 20130517/18 (BBC7) 20141020 (BBC7) 20141021 (BBC7) 20190101 (BBC7) 20190102 (BBC7) 20211105 (BBC7) | Hannah is off to university, so Bill and Faith bicker over who gets her vacated bedroom. Starring Lynda Bellingham and James Bolam Sitcom about the battles of divorcees Bill and Faith beginning married life, whilst balancing the demands of his ex-wife and her teenage children. Hilary - Celia Imrie Liza - Belinda Lang Hannah - Emma Gregory Joe - Mark Denham Inspired by the real lives of its writers, husband and wife Jan Etherington and Gavin Petrie. A TV version made by LWT for ITV ran from 1991. Producer: Paul Schlesinger First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 1991. |
03 | 03 | Foreign Exchange | 19910423 | 20130524/25 (BBC7) 20141027 (BBC7) 20141028 (BBC7) 20190108 (BBC7) 20190109 (BBC7) 20211112 (BBC7) | With his sister Hannah away at university, why is Faith's son Joe so keen to have an Italian student to stay with them..? Starring Lynda Bellingham and James Bolam. Sitcom about the battles of divorcees Bill and Faith beginning married life, whilst balancing the demands of his ex-wife and her teenage children. Hannah - Emma Gregory Joe - Mark Denham Gina - Danielle Allan Inspired by the real lives of its writers, husband and wife Jan Etherington and Gavin Petrie. A TV version made by LWT for ITV ran from 1991. Producer: Paul Schlesinger First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 1991. With daughter Hannah at university, Faith's son Joe wants an Italian student to stay. |
03 | 04 | Laugh And Marriage | 19910430 | 20130531 (BBC7) 20130601 (BBC7) 20141103 (BBC7) 20141104 (BBC7) 20190115 (BBC7) 20190116 (BBC7) 20211119 (BBC7) | Bill wants Richard and Liza to cool their ardour, while Faith is stoking the fires. Starring Lynda Bellingham and James Bolam. Sitcom about the battles of divorcees Bill and Faith beginning married life, whilst balancing the demands of his ex-wife and her teenage children. Hilary - Celia Imrie Liza - Belinda Lang Joe - Mark Denham Richard - Geoffrey Whitehead Marjorie - Jo Kendall Alex - Mark Straker Inspired by the real lives of its writers, husband and wife Jan Etherington and Gavin Petrie. A TV version made by LWT for ITV ran from 1991. Producer: Paul Schlesinger First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 1991. |
03 | 05 | Recipe For Disaster | 19910507 | 20130607/08 (BBC7) 20141110 (BBC7) 20141111 (BBC7) 20190122 (BBC7) 20190123 (BBC7) 20211126 (BBC7) | Culinary chaos is on the menu with Faith's friend Esther due to arrive for a visit from Australia. Starring Lynda Bellingham and James Bolam. Sitcom about the battles of divorcees Bill and Faith beginning married life, whilst balancing the demands of his ex-wife and her teenage children. Hilary - Celia Imrie Joe - Mark Denham Hannah - Emma Gregory Mr Burrows - Norman Bird Kevin - Mark Straker Inspired by the real lives of its writers, husband and wife Jan Etherington and Gavin Petrie. A TV version made by LWT for ITV ran from 1991. Producer: Paul Schlesinger First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 1991. Culinary chaos is on the menu when Faith's Aussie friend Esther visits. |
03 | 06 | Come As You Were | 19910514 | 20130614/15 (BBC7) 20141117 (BBC7) 20141118 (BBC7) 20190129 (BBC7) 20190130 (BBC7) 20211203 (BBC7) | Bill tries to disrupt Liza and Richard's affair, and gets involved with 'Emma Peel'. Starring Lynda Bellingham and James Bolam. Sitcom about the battles of divorcees Bill and Faith beginning married life, whilst balancing the demands of his ex-wife and her teenage children. Liza - Belinda Lang Richard - Geoffrey Whitehead Marjorie - Jo Kendall Dennis - Brian Bowles Ray - Ian Lindsay Inspired by the real lives of its writers, husband and wife Jan Etherington and Gavin Petrie. A TV version made by LWT for ITV ran from 1991. Producer: Paul Schlesinger First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 1991. |
03 | 07 | Backs To The Drawing Board | 19910521 | 20130621/22 (BBC7) 20141124 (BBC7) 20141125 (BBC7) 20190205 (BBC7) 20190206 (BBC7) 20211210 (BBC7) | Bill takes time off to help a friend, but Faith is already working at home. Starring Lynda Bellingham and James Bolam. Sitcom about the battles of divorcees Bill and Faith beginning married life, whilst balancing the demands of his ex-wife and her teenage children. Liza - Belinda Lang Hannah - Emma Gregory Joe - Mark Denham Karel Cerny - Nigel Carrington Dennis - Brian Bowles Inspired by the real lives of its writers, husband and wife Jan Etherington and Gavin Petrie. A TV version made by LWT for ITV ran from 1991. Producer: Paul Schlesinger First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 1991. |
03 | 08 | Occupational Hazard | 19910528 | 20130628/29 (BBC7) 20141201 (BBC7) 20141202 (BBC7) 20190212 (BBC7) 20190213 (BBC7) 20211217 (BBC7) | Bill and Faith's plans for a proper getaway hit some holiday hiccups... Starring Lynda Bellingham and James Bolam. Sitcom about the battles of divorcees Bill and Faith beginning married life, whilst balancing the demands of his ex-wife and her teenage children. Hilary - Celia Imrie Liza - Belinda Lang Hannah - Emma Gregory Joe - Mark Denham Alex - Mark Straker Inspired by the real lives of its writers, husband and wife Jan Etherington and Gavin Petrie. A TV version made by LWT for ITV ran from 1991. Producer: Paul Schlesinger First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 1991. Will Bill and Faith get to go on a proper holiday together? |
04 | 01 | Unhappy Returns | 19920618 | 20130816/17 (BBC7) 20150119 (BBC7) 20150120 (BBC7) 20190402 (BBC7) 20190403 (BBC7) 20190406 (BBC7) 20220211 (BBC7) | Bill makes a flying return visit from his new job in Germany. It's the ideal opportunity for a quiet weekend with Faith but interventions from Hannah and Liza ensures the weekend is anything but romantic.... Starring Lynda Bellingham and James Bolam. Sitcom about the battles of Bill and Faith, whilst balancing the demands of his ex-wife and her teenage children. Liza - Belinda Lang Hannah - Julia Sawalha Joe - Mark Denham Richard - Geoffrey Whitehead Kevin - David Learner Inspired by the real lives of its writers, husband and wife Jan Etherington and Gavin Petrie. A TV version made by LWT for ITV appeared in 1991. Producer: Paul Schlesinger First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 1992. Bill is back home, but what are the chances of a romantic weekend? |
04 | 02 | Short Change | 19920625 | 20130823/24 (BBC7) 20150126 (BBC7) 20150127 (BBC7) 20190409 (BBC7) 20190410 (BBC7) 20220218 (BBC7) | Bill and Faith's dreams of a luxury riverside flat disintegrate thanks to her Hannah and Joe. Starring Lynda Bellingham and James Bolam. Sitcom about the battles of Bill and Faith, whilst balancing the demands of his ex-wife and her teenage children. Liza - Belinda Lang Hannah - Julia Sawalha Joe - Mark Denham Richard - Geoffrey Whitehead Dennis - Brian Bowles Clayton - David Learner Inspired by the real lives of its writers, husband and wife Jan Etherington and Gavin Petrie. A TV version made by LWT for ITV appeared in 1991. Producer: Paul Schlesinger First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 1992. Bill and Faith's dream of riverside luxury is thwarted by her children. |
04 | 03 | Sobering Thoughts | 19920702 | 20130830/31 (BBC7) 20150202 (BBC7) 20150203 (BBC7) 20190416 (BBC7) 20190417 (BBC7) 20220225 (BBC7) | Dennis vigorously renews his pursuit of Liza, while the demon drink throws up a problem for Bill and Faith. Starring Lynda Bellingham and James Bolam. Sitcom about the battles of Bill and Faith, whilst balancing the demands of his ex-wife and her teenage children. Liza - Belinda Lang Hannah - Julia Sawalha Joe - Mark Denham Richard - Geoffrey Whitehead Dennis - Brian Bowles Inspired by the real lives of its writers, husband and wife Jan Etherington and Gavin Petrie. A TV version made by LWT for ITV appeared in 1991. Producer: Paul Schlesinger First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1992. Dennis renews his pursuit of Liza, and the demon drink gives a problem to Bill and Faith. |
04 | 04 | Old Problem | 19920709 | 20130906/07 (BBC7) 20150209 (BBC7) 20150210 (BBC7) 20190423 (BBC7) 20190424 (BBC7) 20220304 (BBC7) | Bill is on the receiving end of a birthday surprise he doesn't want. Meanwhile Dennis's attempts to capture the glamorous Liza backfire. Starring Lynda Bellingham and James Bolam. Sitcom about the battles of Bill and Faith, whilst balancing the demands of his ex-wife and her teenage children. Liza - Belinda Lang Hannah - Julia Sawalha Joe - Mark Denham Richard - Geoffrey Whitehead Dennis - Brian Bowles Chris - Peter Gunn Inspired by the real lives of its writers, husband and wife Jan Etherington and Gavin Petrie. A TV version made by LWT for ITV appeared in 1991. Producer: Paul Schlesinger First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1992. Bill gets an unwanted birthday surprise, while Dennis's attempt to woo Liza backfires. |
04 | 05 | Faint Possibility | 19920716 | 20130913/14 (BBC7) 20150216 (BBC7) 20150217 (BBC7) 20190430 (BBC7) 20190501 (BBC7) 20220311 (BBC7) | Liza earns cult status after baring her love life on Radio 4's Woman's Hour. Starring Lynda Bellingham and James Bolam. Sitcom about the battles of Bill and Faith, whilst balancing the demands of his ex-wife and her teenage children. Liza - Belinda Lang Hannah - Julia Sawalha Joe - Mark Denham Richard - Geoffrey Whitehead Marjorie - Jo Kendall Inspired by the real lives of its writers, husband and wife Jan Etherington and Gavin Petrie. A TV version made by LWT for ITV appeared in 1991. Producer: Paul Schlesinger First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1992. Liza earns cult status after baring her lovelife on Woman's Hour. |
04 | 06 | Just Managing | 19920723 | 20130920/21 (BBC7) 20150223 (BBC7) 20150224 (BBC7) 20190507 (BBC7) 20190508 (BBC7) 20220318 (BBC7) | Bill and Faith face new pressures on their marriage. Meanwhile Liza shows just how vulnerable she really is. Starring Lynda Bellingham and James Bolam. Sitcom about the battles of Bill and Faith, whilst balancing the demands of his ex-wife and her teenage children. Liza - Belinda Lang Hannah - Julia Sawalha Joe - Mark Denham Louise - Melanie Hudson Duncan - Nick Murchie Inspired by the real lives of its writers, husband and wife Jan Etherington and Gavin Petrie. A TV version made by LWT for ITV appeared in 1991. Producer: Paul Schlesinger First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1992. Son Joe and ex-wife Liza cause new pressures for Faith and Bill. From July 1992. |