Late Starter

Mar 15, 1985

It is Professor Edward Brett 's last triumphant day at the university. He is looking forward to a life of leisure, but that evening his life takes a drastic turn.

Mar 22, 1985

2: Edward Brett 's academic career is over. He now faces the rude shock of life in the real world.

Mar 29, 1985

3: Edward learns a new set of standards and begins to realise what work is.

Apr 5, 1985

4: 'A couple of light years on another planet' is how Edward describes his increasingly problematic life.

Apr 12, 1985

5: Edward has almost found his wife. Almost, but not quite. She still remains a step ahead.

Apr 19, 1985

6: Mary Brett is safe at last, but still refuses to let Edward know her whereabouts.

Apr 26, 1985

7: Mary Brett creates another crisis but this time it is Edward who is estranged from the family.

May 3, 1985

8: Now it is Liz Weldon 's turn to make demands, precipitating Edward into an unexpected decision.