The Two of Us
Comedy
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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Seasons & episodes
S1 · 7 epS2 · 6 epS3 · 9 epS4 · 10 ep
- 1Proposals31 Oct 1986 · 30mAshley porposes to Elaine – yet again. Although the couple live together, Elaine is determined to hang on to her freedom.
- 2Family Pressures7 Nov 1986 · 30mAlthough 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.
- 3The Limit14 Nov 1986 · 30mAshley and Elaine decide to put their relationship on the line and test it to the limit.
- 4Cracks in the Pavement21 Nov 1986 · 30mElaine is critical of Ashley's appearance and behaviour, so he decides to make a few changes.
- 5Feeling Broody28 Nov 1986 · 30mAshley 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.
- 6The Contract5 Dec 1986 · 30mAshley 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.
- 7The End of the Beginning12 Dec 1986 · 30mThe 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.
Details
- Created by
- Alex Shearer
- First aired
- 31 Oct 1986
- Last aired
- 18 Mar 1990
- Status
- Ended
- Language
- English
- Network
- ITV1
- Episodes
- 32
- Votes
- 5 on TMDB
Cast
Nicholas LyndhurstAshley Phillips
Janet DibleyElaine Walker
