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Summary

Trevor Beasley (Richard Griffiths) and his wife Carol (Frances De La Tour) move from Bolton so that Trevor can start a new job as Head of English at a school in London.

Carol initially has no job, but has a six month old baby to look after. She resents the fact that she isn't able to work.

Trevor's boyhood friend Brian Thompson (Tim Healey) lives just down the road and the two quickly renew their friendship.

By the beginning of the final series, Carol and Trevor have parted and she has gone off to start a new career. Trevor and Brian return to Bolton, where Trevor becomes involved with Brian's sister, Linda Bennett (Anita Carey).

Cast List

  Richard Griffiths as Trevor Beasley
  Frances De La Tour as Carol Beasley
  Tim Healey as Brian Thompson
  Anita Carey as Linda Bennett
  Robin Bailey as Mr Beasley
  Elizabeth Spriggs as Mrs Bennett

Production Details

Written by:
Paul Makin

Directed by:
Paul Harrison

Produced by:
Glen Cardno

3 series, 26 episodes

Transmitted: 1988-90

TV Channel: ITV

Central Independent Televison