

The Mistress
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.
Cast

Jane Asher
Helen Carpenter

Peter McEnery
Luke Carpenter

Felicity Kendal
Maxine Mansel
Seasons

E1Series 1, Episode 1
Jan 17, 1985
Felicity Kendal stars as the mistress of Luke, played by Jack Galloway, who is married to Helen, played by Jane Asher.

E2Series 1, Episode 2
Jan 24, 1985
It’s clear that nothing will break Luke’s marriage – but is he really enjoying the best of both worlds?

E3Series 1, Episode 3
Jan 31, 1985
Luke is on dangerous ground, with both Maxine and Helen feeling they could do with a bit more attention.

E4Series 1, Episode 4
Feb 7, 1985
Luke is in a turmoil when Maxine threatens to leave.

E5Series 1, Episode 5
Feb 14, 1985
Luke arranges a free Sunday so that he can make things up with Maxine, but she has other ideas.

E6Series 1, Episode 6
Feb 21, 1985
Luke realises that he must fulfil his promise to Maxine and spend a whole weekend with her.

E1Series 2, Episode 1
Jan 22, 1987
Whispering sweet nothings into your true love's ear is an essential birthday treat - but can Maxine look forward to it?

E2Series 2, Episode 2
Jan 29, 1987
Maxine decides to end the affair – before Luke phones to say Helen is away for the week. Can she stick to her guns?

E3Series 2, Episode 3
Feb 5, 1987
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?

E4Series 2, Episode 4
Feb 12, 1987
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?
E5Series 2, Episode 5
Feb 19, 1987
Luke realises that the only way he can heal the breach with Maxine is by spending a Sunday together. She, however, has other plans.
E6Series 2, Episode 6
Feb 26, 1987
Luke's wife finds out about Maxine, but takes the whole thing in her stride.
Storyline
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.
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