About this season
The Mistress is a British sitcom that aired on BBC2 from 1985 to 1987. Starring Felicity Kendal and Jane Asher, it was written by Carla Lane. The Mistress features Kendal playing Maxine, a young florist who is having an affair with a married man, whose wife was played by Jane Asher. It was disliked by some viewers, who were unhappy at seeing Felicity Kendal, who was best known as the innocent Barbara Good, playing a woman sleeping with someone else's husband.
Episodes (6)
1. Series 1, Episode 1
Aired 17 January 1985 • 30 min
Felicity Kendal stars as the mistress of Luke, played by Jack Galloway, who is married to Helen, played by Jane Asher.
2. Series 1, Episode 2
Aired 24 January 1985 • 30 min
It’s clear that nothing will break Luke’s marriage – but is he really enjoying the best of both worlds?
3. Series 1, Episode 3
Aired 31 January 1985 • 30 min
Luke is on dangerous ground, with both Maxine and Helen feeling they could do with a bit more attention.
4. Series 1, Episode 4
Aired 7 February 1985 • 30 min
Luke is in a turmoil when Maxine threatens to leave.
5. Series 1, Episode 5
Aired 14 February 1985 • 30 min
Luke arranges a free Sunday so that he can make things up with Maxine, but she has other ideas.
6. Series 1, Episode 6
Aired 21 February 1985 • 30 min
Luke realises that he must fulfil his promise to Maxine and spend a whole weekend with her.