Queye TV Second Thoughts
Comedy
Second Thoughts
1991
0:30
5 Seasons 49 Episodes
★ 6.7
Second thoughts is a British sitcom that ran from 3 May 1991 to 14 October 1994. It was broadcast on ITV and made by LWT. It was followed by a sequel, Faith in the future. Second thoughts followed the lives of two middle-aged divorcees, Bill MacGregor and Faith Greyshott, from very different backgrounds trying to develop a relationship, despite the pressures pulling it apart.

Second thoughts was based upon the real-life relationship of the writers, husband and wife Jan Etherington and Gavin Petrie. It originally aired as a radio series on BBC Radio 4 broadcast between 1 November 1988 and 23 July 1992. The radio series consisted of four series and a Christmas special broadcast in 1992 with a total of 31 episodes. The radio scripts were used for the television series on ITV. The fifth series was considered weaker than the first four series; it was the only series not to be based on the original radio scripts.

Second thoughts ended on 14 October 1994, but has since been repeated on ITV3. The original radio series is often replayed on BBC7.

Episodes

Found and Lost
Episode 1

Found and Lost

Faith introduces Bill to her children as they prepare to move in together.

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Match of the Day
Episode 2

Match of the Day

In spite of Liza's interference, Bill and Faith are reconciled and Faith suggests Bill goes to watch Joe playing football.

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Night Moves
Episode 3

Night Moves

Bill decides it's time he spent the night at Faith's house. But with two children and a dog to contend with, it's not going to be easy.

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She Who Hesitates
Episode 4

She Who Hesitates

Bill asks Faith to go out with him for the evening. But when she is unable to because of her commitments at home, he criticises her lack of spontaneity.

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Nursing a Conscience
Episode 5

Nursing a Conscience

When Bill is taken ill with food poisoning, he learns what it's like being with Faith twenty-four hours a day.

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The Late Late Show
Episode 6

The Late Late Show

With certain areas of the house in need of decoration, Bill is given a preview of what living with two teenagers will be like.

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Marriage of Inconvenience
Episode 7

Marriage of Inconvenience

Bill and Faith decide to take the plunge and marry forthwith. But they find that such split decisions often have repercussions…

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Rebel without a Pause
Episode 1

Rebel without a Pause

Faith is worried that she has been neglecting Hannah and Joe by spending too much time with Bill.

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Overtaken by Events
Episode 2

Overtaken by Events

Faith is not enjoying teaching Hannah to drive, and challenges Bill to attempt the task.

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Health and Efficiency
Episode 3

Health and Efficiency

Bill gives Faith a weekend at a health farm for a birthday present, leaving him in charge at the house on his own for the first time.

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The Rhythm of Strife
Episode 4

The Rhythm of Strife

Bill cuts all his ties with his bachelor lifestyle when he decides to sell his flat to Liza.

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Maybe, Baby
Episode 5

Maybe, Baby

With Hannah and Joe growing up, Faith contemplates having a baby with Bill.

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Love and Hisses
Episode 6

Love and Hisses

Richard offers Bill the opportunity to launch Vista magazine in America, which would mean emigrating.

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Room with a Queue
Episode 7

Room with a Queue

With Hannah about to leave for university, Faith, Bill and Joe are keen to acquire her soon-to-be-vacant bedroom.

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Foreign Exchange
Episode 8

Foreign Exchange

Now that Hannah has left for university in Liverpool, Faith, enjoying the extra space, is none-too-pleased when Joe is keen to accommodate an Italian exchange student.

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Recipe for Disaster
Episode 9

Recipe for Disaster

Faith is looking forward to having some friends from Australia over to dinner.

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Affair Assessment
Episode 10

Affair Assessment

Bill has been working late almost every night recently to cover up for the adulterous Richard, and it is beginning to affect his home life with Faith.

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Come as You Were
Episode 11

Come as You Were

Faith has a heart-to-heart with Richard and convinces him to end his affair for Marjorie's sake. Meanwhile, Liza finds a new man.

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Love, Honour and Delay
Episode 12

Love, Honour and Delay

Bill and Faith attempt to marry again. Will it all go according to plan this time round?

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Sleeping Partner
Episode 1

Sleeping Partner

While collecting her daughter from university, Faith is shocked to discover that Hannah has been sleeping with her boyfriend.

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Youth and Consequences
Episode 2

Youth and Consequences

What with Bill worrying about his image and Hilary's new toy boy, Faith is beginning to feel old.

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Vice Principle
Episode 3

Vice Principle

Bill decides to work on ideas for a new magazine at home for a week. But with Faith working there as well, there are problems abound.

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Double Booked
Episode 4

Double Booked

Faith and Bill spend a night away from home in a nearby hotel in the hope of a romantic break.

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Is Everybody Happy?
Episode 5

Is Everybody Happy?

Bill is fed up with Joe being inconsiderate, and Faith contrives to reunite Richard and Marjorie.

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Occupational Hazard
Episode 6

Occupational Hazard

Faith is looking forward to having a holiday with Bill, but her plans may have to be put on hold when news of Bill's new business venture comes through.

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Hello, Goodbye
Episode 7

Hello, Goodbye

When Faith finds out Bill is coming home for a few days, she plans a romantic weekend for them both.

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Labour of Love
Episode 8

Labour of Love

Now redundant, Bill decides on a complete change of career, starting with a bit of DIY.

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Short Change
Episode 9

Short Change

Faith asks Richard to give Bill his job back, while Bill is considering moving upmarket.

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Sobering Thoughts
Episode 10

Sobering Thoughts

Liza has been appointed editor of Vista, much to Bill's dismay. Meanwhile, Richard seems to have found a new vocation in life.

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Old Problem
Episode 11

Old Problem

Liza gets taken in, Joe gets a job, and Bill gets a year older.

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Heartburn
Episode 12

Heartburn

Bill's doctor advises him to relax, but with Hannah having boyfriend troubles, it's not that simple.

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Faint Possibility
Episode 13

Faint Possibility

Hannah's fainting in the wine bar causes Richard to set Bill thinking about what may be the cause of it.

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Otherwise Engaged
Episode 14

Otherwise Engaged

Everyone is dismayed by Joe's decision to marry Louise. Could an old face from the past change his mind?

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Management Decision
Episode 15

Management Decision

Bill and Faith's relationship is going through a sticky patch. Matters aren't helped when he and Liza are sent on a management training course in Wales.

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Last Words
Episode 1

Last Words

Hannah endeavours to console a distraught Faith, who is in shock after discovering Bill and Liza in a compromising situation.

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Into the Fire
Episode 2

Into the Fire

Bill is determined that all is over between him and Faith and moves in with Richard permanently.

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One More Time
Episode 3

One More Time

Bill and Faith are reconciled, but Faith suggests they take their relationship one step at a time, beginning with a romantic courtship.

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Auld Acquaintance
Episode 4

Auld Acquaintance

Bill takes Faith to Scotland to spend a weekend with his mother.

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Mr. Fixit
Episode 5

Mr. Fixit

Domestic strife returns when Bill and Faith decide to add a conservatory to the rear of their premises.

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Whose Birthday is it Anyway?
Episode 6

Whose Birthday is it Anyway?

Faith gets very excited over Joe's eighteenth birthday. But will her plans for a big family occasion be spoiled?

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Playing Away
Episode 7

Playing Away

Hannah begins a relationship with the wine bar's new pianist, who just so happens to be married.

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What's New?
Episode 1

What's New?

Joe is having a bad day and decides not to go to work, causing Faith to worry about him.

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Work Experience
Episode 2

Work Experience

Liza leaves her job as Vista's editor, paving the way for Bill to take over the magazine's top job.

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She's Leaving Home
Episode 3

She's Leaving Home

Faith finally has enough of her offspring's demands and decides to move out to teach them a lesson.

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Mortal Thoughts
Episode 4

Mortal Thoughts

Faith's new job for a health magazine makes her more aware of health-related issues, and she begins advising everyone else on how they should eat and live.

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Dress Circle
Episode 5

Dress Circle

Faith has a temperature and has to stay in bed. As a result, Bill has to search for someone else to accompany him to the magazine's annual dinner.

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Sporting Chance
Episode 6

Sporting Chance

Faith comes over all protective when Joe starts college. Meanwhile, Richard organises a charity week at the wine bar.

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Full House
Episode 7

Full House

Faith discovers her ex-husband, John, is coming to England for their goddaughter's wedding.

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Friday the Thirteenth
Episode 8

Friday the Thirteenth

Joe prepares to take his driving test, while Bill anticipates the board's decision on confirming his position as the magazine's editor.

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Cast

Julia Sawalha

Hannah Grayshot

Lynda Bellingham

Faith

Belinda Lang

Liza

James Bolam

Bill

Geoffrey Whitehead

Richard

Mark Denham

Joe

Crew

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