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The Two of Us
1986 · 4 seasons · 30m · ★ 6.2
The Two of Us is an ITV comedy series produced by London Weekend Television, and starring Nicholas Lyndhurst and Janet Dibley as Ashley Phillips and Elaine Walker, an unmarried couple living together, at a time when this was becoming increasingly common in Britain, but still considered slightly controversial in some circles. 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.
Start from S1E1 · Proposals
Episodes
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1. Proposals
1986 · 30m
Ashley porposes to Elaine – yet again. Although the couple live together, Elaine is determined to hang on to her freedom.
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2. Family Pressures
1986 · 30m
Although 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.
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3. The Limit
1986 · 30m
Ashley and Elaine decide to put their relationship on the line and test it to the limit.
Cast
Nicholas Lyndhurst
Ashley Phillips
Janet Dibley
Elaine Walker