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The Two of Us
Overview
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.
Top Cast
Nicholas Lyndhurst
Janet Dibley
Tenniel Evans
Patrick Troughton
Elizabeth Morgan
Mark Jax
Seasons
Season 0 ()
No overview available.
0 episodes
Season 1 (1986)
No overview available.
7 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: Proposals
1986-10-31Ashley porposes to Elaine - yet again. Although the couple live together, Elaine is determined to hang on to her freedom.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 2: Family Pressures
1986-11-07Although Ashley and Elaine live together, staying overnight at Ashley's parents always means seprate bedrooms. Ashley issues his mother an ultimatum: a double room, or no more visits. His mother, Mrs. Pearce maintains her principles in a very senaky way.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 3: The Limit
1986-11-14Ashley and Elaine decide to put their relationship on the line and test it to the limit.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 4: Cracks in the Pavement
1986-11-21Elaine is critical of Ashley's appearance and behaviour, so he decides to make a few changes.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 5: Feeling Broody
1986-11-28Ashley is desparate to start a family. Not sharing his enthusiasm for babies, Elaine sures him of his madness by arranging for baby Lawrence to stay the weekend.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 6: The Contract
1986-12-05Ashley and Elaine decide that an American-style cohabitation contract would free them from all the stupid, petty arguments that every couple has over mundane issues. What sounds good in theory threatens to turn into a disaster.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 7: The End of the Beginning
1986-12-12The highly conventional Ashley still wants to marry the independent Elaine. Of course, the last thing Elaine wants is to settle down... but Ashley won't take no for an answer.
Runtime: 30 minSeason 2 (1987)
No overview available.
6 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: The Vital Spark
1987-09-11Episode 2: Lifestyles
1987-09-18Episode 3: Comparisons
1987-09-25Episode 4: Getting Better
1987-10-02Episode 5: Career Development
1987-10-09Episode 6: Retirement Plans
1987-10-16Season 3 (1988)
No overview available.
9 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: Wedded Miss (Christmas Special)
1988-12-23Episode 2: Should Auld Acquaintance Be Forgot
1989-01-06Episode 3: The Poser
1989-01-13Episode 4: The Party
1989-01-20Episode 5: The Prediction
1989-01-27Episode 6: Trust
1989-02-03Episode 7: The Bargain
1989-02-10Episode 8: Stay With It
1989-02-17Episode 9: The Bequest
1989-02-24Season 4 (1990)
No overview available.
8 episodes
