About this season
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.
Episodes (9)
1. Wedded Miss (Christmas Special)
Aired 23 December 1988 • 30 min
2. Should Auld Acquaintance Be Forgot
Aired 6 January 1989 • 30 min
3. The Poser
Aired 13 January 1989 • 30 min
4. The Party
Aired 20 January 1989 • 30 min
5. The Prediction
Aired 27 January 1989 • 30 min
6. Trust
Aired 3 February 1989 • 30 min
7. The Bargain
Aired 10 February 1989 • 30 min
8. Say It with...
Aired 17 February 1989 • 30 min
9. The Bequest
Aired 24 February 1989 • 30 min