The Two of Us is an ITV comedy series starring Nicholas Lyndhurst and Janet Dibley as Ashley and Elaine, an unmarried couple living together, at a time when this was becoming increasingly common in Britain, but still considered slightly controversial in some circles. It was produced by London Weekend Television.
While Ashley was keen for the pair to get married and would regularly propose, Elaine saw no reason to get married and was happy to keep her independence. Ashley's roguish grandfather Perce (played by Patrick Troughton, but later by Tenniel Evans after Troughton's death) was supportive of the couple, but Ashley's domineering mother (Jennifer Piercey) disapproved and constantly urged the pair to marry. Ashley's suppressed father (Paul McDowell) seemed less upset, but generally backed up his wife in the hope of a quiet life and the odd sherry.
Title | Air Date | Duration | ||
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Season 1 | Episode 1 | Proposals | 1986-10-31 | 30 min |
Season 1 | Episode 2 | Family Pressures | 1986-11-07 | 30 min |
Season 1 | Episode 3 | The Limit | 1986-11-14 | 30 min |
Season 1 | Episode 4 | Cracks in the Pavement | 1986-11-21 | 30 min |
Season 1 | Episode 5 | Feeling Broody | 1986-11-28 | 30 min |
Season 1 | Episode 6 | The Contract | 1986-12-05 | 30 min |
Season 1 | Episode 7 | The End of the Beginning | 1986-12-12 | 30 min |
Season 2 | Episode 1 | The Vital Spark | 1987-09-11 | 30 min |
Season 2 | Episode 2 | Lifestyles | 1987-09-18 | 30 min |
Season 2 | Episode 3 | Comparisons | 1987-09-25 | 30 min |
Season 2 | Episode 4 | Getting Better | 1987-10-02 | 30 min |
Season 2 | Episode 5 | Career Development | 1987-10-09 | 30 min |
Season 2 | Episode 6 | Retirement Plans | 1987-10-16 | 30 min |
Season 3 | Episode 1 | Should Auld Acquaintance Be Forgot | 1989-01-06 | 30 min |
Season 3 | Episode 2 | The Poser | 1989-01-13 | 30 min |
Season 3 | Episode 3 | The Party | 1989-01-20 | 30 min |
Season 3 | Episode 4 | The Prediction | 1989-01-27 | 30 min |
Season 3 | Episode 5 | Trust | 1989-02-03 | 30 min |
Season 3 | Episode 6 | The Bargain | 1989-02-10 | 30 min |
Season 3 | Episode 7 | Stay with It | 1989-02-17 | 30 min |
Season 3 | Episode 8 | The Bequest | 1989-02-24 | 30 min |
Season 4 | Episode 1 | The Telephone Only Rings Twice | 1990-01-14 | 30 min |
Season 4 | Episode 2 | Strictly Business | 1990-01-21 | 30 min |
Season 4 | Episode 3 | The Treasure | 1990-01-28 | 30 min |
Season 4 | Episode 4 | No Deposit - No Return | 1990-02-04 | 30 min |
Season 4 | Episode 5 | At Last | 1990-02-11 | 30 min |
Season 4 | Episode 6 | Fine Adjustments | 1990-02-18 | 30 min |
Season 4 | Episode 7 | Old Scores | 1990-02-25 | 30 min |
Season 4 | Episode 8 | Dangers in the Night | 1990-03-04 | 30 min |
Season 4 | Episode 9 | The Quest | 1990-03-11 | 30 min |
Season 4 | Episode 10 | Best Laid Schemes | 1990-03-18 | 30 min |