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Summary

Ashley Parkenwell (James Fleet) has spent most of his adult life under the thumb of his domineering mother. After she dies, Ashley suddenly finds himself free to enjoy life.

He has a long-term girlfriend named Gillian (Rebecca Raybone) but he isn't sure that he wants to continue their relationship.

Ashley's sister-in-law Colette (Jan Francis) and his housekeeper Mrs Rudge (Brigit Forsyth) provide plenty of help and advice in his quest for a new romance.

Cast List

  James Fleet as Ashley Parkenwell
  Jan Francis as Colette
  Anne Reid as Mrs Rudge
  Rebecca Raybone as Gillian
  Brigit Forsyth as Mrs Wells
  Alistair McGowan as Mike
  Julia Deakin as Ursula Craig

Production Details

Written by:
Roy Clarke

Directed by:
Angela de Chastelai Smith

Produced by:
Mike Stephens

1 series, 6 episodes

Transmitted: 1997

BBC Television