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 (10)
1. The Telephone Only Rings Twice
Aired 14 January 1990 • 30 min
2. Strictly Business
Aired 21 January 1990 • 30 min
3. The Treasure
Aired 28 January 1990 • 30 min
4. No Deposit, No Return
Aired 4 February 1990 • 30 min
5. At Last
Aired 11 February 1990 • 30 min
Ashley and Elaine plan to get married again. This is their second attempt but will it be their last attempt?
6. Fine Adjustments
Aired 18 February 1990 • 30 min
7. Old Scores
Aired 25 February 1990 • 30 min
8. Dangers in the Night
Aired 4 March 1990 • 30 min
Elaine and Karen go jogging together at night and see a flasher. Ashley and Perce go to the park to check if the flasher is still hanging around but the PC misunderstands what they are doing and they get brought in for a lineup. Guess who also gets brought in for the lineup?
9. The Quest
Aired 11 March 1990 • 30 min
10. Best Laid Schemes
Aired 18 March 1990 • 30 min