The Two of Us
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.
Cast
Nicholas Lyndhurst
Ashley Phillips
Janet Dibley
Elaine Walker
Seasons
E1Proposals
Oct 31, 1986
Ashley porposes to Elaine – yet again. Although the couple live together, Elaine is determined to hang on to her freedom.
E2Family Pressures
Nov 7, 1986
Although Ashley and Elaine live together, staying overnight at Ashley's parents always means seprate bedrooms. Ashley issues his mother an ultimatum: a double room, or no more visits. His mother, Mrs. Pearce maintains her principles in a very senaky way.
E3The Limit
Nov 14, 1986
Ashley and Elaine decide to put their relationship on the line and test it to the limit.
E4Cracks in the Pavement
Nov 21, 1986
Elaine is critical of Ashley's appearance and behaviour, so he decides to make a few changes.
E5Feeling Broody
Nov 28, 1986
Ashley is desparate to start a family. Not sharing his enthusiasm for babies, Elaine sures him of his madness by arranging for baby Lawrence to stay the weekend.
E6The Contract
Dec 5, 1986
Ashley and Elaine decide that an American-style cohabitation contract would free them from all the stupid, petty arguments that every couple has over mundane issues. What sounds good in theory threatens to turn into a disaster.
E7The End of the Beginning
Dec 12, 1986
The highly conventional Ashley still wants to marry the independent Elaine. Of course, the last thing Elaine wants is to settle down... but Ashley won't take no for an answer.
E1The Vital Spark
Sep 11, 1987
E2Lifestyles
Sep 18, 1987
E3Comparisons
Sep 25, 1987
E4Getting Better
Oct 2, 1987
E5Career Development
Oct 9, 1987
E6Retirement Plans
Oct 16, 1987
E1Wedded Miss (Christmas Special)
Dec 23, 1988
E2Should Auld Acquaintance Be Forgot
Jan 6, 1989
E3The Poser
Jan 13, 1989
E4The Party
Jan 20, 1989
E5The Prediction
Jan 27, 1989
E6Trust
Feb 3, 1989
E7The Bargain
Feb 10, 1989
E8Say It with...
Feb 17, 1989
E9The Bequest
Feb 24, 1989
E1The Telephone Only Rings Twice
Jan 14, 1990
E2Strictly Business
Jan 21, 1990
E3The Treasure
Jan 28, 1990
E4No Deposit, No Return
Feb 4, 1990
E5At Last
Feb 11, 1990
Ashley and Elaine plan to get married again. This is their second attempt but will it be their last attempt?
E6Fine Adjustments
Feb 18, 1990
E7Old Scores
Feb 25, 1990
E8Dangers in the Night
Mar 4, 1990
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?
E9The Quest
Mar 11, 1990
E10Best Laid Schemes
Mar 18, 1990
Storyline
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.
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