Queye TV The Two of Us
Comedy
The Two of Us
1986
0:30
4 Seasons 32 Episodes
★ 6.2
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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.

Episodes

Proposals
Episode 1

Proposals

Ashley porposes to Elaine – yet again. Although the couple live together, Elaine is determined to hang on to her freedom.

30m
Family Pressures
Episode 2

Family Pressures

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.

30m
The Limit
Episode 3

The Limit

Ashley and Elaine decide to put their relationship on the line and test it to the limit.

30m
Cracks in the Pavement
Episode 4

Cracks in the Pavement

Elaine is critical of Ashley's appearance and behaviour, so he decides to make a few changes.

30m
Feeling Broody
Episode 5

Feeling Broody

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.

30m
The Contract
Episode 6

The Contract

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.

30m
The End of the Beginning
Episode 7

The End of the Beginning

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.

30m
The Vital Spark
Episode 1

The Vital Spark

30m
Lifestyles
Episode 2

Lifestyles

30m
Comparisons
Episode 3

Comparisons

30m
Getting Better
Episode 4

Getting Better

30m
Career Development
Episode 5

Career Development

30m
Retirement Plans
Episode 6

Retirement Plans

30m
Wedded Miss (Christmas Special)
Episode 1

Wedded Miss (Christmas Special)

30m
Should Auld Acquaintance Be Forgot
Episode 2

Should Auld Acquaintance Be Forgot

30m
The Poser
Episode 3

The Poser

30m
The Party
Episode 4

The Party

30m
The Prediction
Episode 5

The Prediction

30m
Trust
Episode 6

Trust

30m
The Bargain
Episode 7

The Bargain

30m
Say It with...
Episode 8

Say It with...

30m
The Bequest
Episode 9

The Bequest

30m
The Telephone Only Rings Twice
Episode 1

The Telephone Only Rings Twice

30m
Strictly Business
Episode 2

Strictly Business

30m
The Treasure
Episode 3

The Treasure

30m
No Deposit, No Return
Episode 4

No Deposit, No Return

30m
At Last
Episode 5

At Last

Ashley and Elaine plan to get married again. This is their second attempt but will it be their last attempt?

30m
Fine Adjustments
Episode 6

Fine Adjustments

30m
Old Scores
Episode 7

Old Scores

30m
Dangers in the Night
Episode 8

Dangers in the Night

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?

30m
The Quest
Episode 9

The Quest

30m
Best Laid Schemes
Episode 10

Best Laid Schemes

30m

Cast

Nicholas Lyndhurst

Ashley Phillips

Janet Dibley

Elaine Walker

Crew

Alex Shearer

Writer

Rod Argent

Theme Song Performance

Peter Van Hooke

Original Music Composer

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