About this season
When his wife walks out leaving him penniless, a retired university professor finds himself having to start again and having to live in a run down bedsit in North London.
Episodes (8)
1. Episode 1
Aired 15 March 1985
It is Professor Edward Brett 's last triumphant day at the university. He is looking forward to a life of leisure, but that evening his life takes a drastic turn.
2. Episode 2
Aired 22 March 1985
2: Edward Brett 's academic career is over. He now faces the rude shock of life in the real world.
3. Episode 3
Aired 29 March 1985
3: Edward learns a new set of standards and begins to realise what work is.
4. Episode 4
Aired 5 April 1985
4: 'A couple of light years on another planet' is how Edward describes his increasingly problematic life.
5. Episode 5
Aired 12 April 1985
5: Edward has almost found his wife. Almost, but not quite. She still remains a step ahead.
6. Episode 6
Aired 19 April 1985
6: Mary Brett is safe at last, but still refuses to let Edward know her whereabouts.
7. Episode 7
Aired 26 April 1985
7: Mary Brett creates another crisis but this time it is Edward who is estranged from the family.
8. Episode 8
Aired 3 May 1985
8: Now it is Liz Weldon 's turn to make demands, precipitating Edward into an unexpected decision.