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 2, Episode 1
Aired 22 January 1987 • 30 min
Whispering sweet nothings into your true love's ear is an essential birthday treat - but can Maxine look forward to it?
2. Series 2, Episode 2
Aired 29 January 1987 • 30 min
Maxine decides to end the affair – before Luke phones to say Helen is away for the week. Can she stick to her guns?
3. Series 2, Episode 3
Aired 5 February 1987 • 30 min
Having stayed at Maxine's while his wife was away, Luke goes into hospital with appendicitis. Can Maxine make Luke's house look lived in?
4. Series 2, Episode 4
Aired 12 February 1987 • 30 min
Luke finds himself in the unusual position of spending a night at home alone. Why have both his wife and mistress deserted him at the same time?
5. Series 2, Episode 5
Aired 19 February 1987 • 30 min
Luke realises that the only way he can heal the breach with Maxine is by spending a Sunday together. She, however, has other plans.
6. Series 2, Episode 6
Aired 26 February 1987 • 30 min
Luke's wife finds out about Maxine, but takes the whole thing in her stride.