The Two of Us

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The Two of Us is an ITV comedy series starring Nicholas Lyndhurst and Janet Dibley as Ashley and Elaine, an unmarried couple living together, at a time when this was becoming increasingly common in Britain, but still considered slightly controversial in some circles. It was produced by London Weekend Television. 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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Season 1

7 episodes

S1 E1 · Proposals

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

S1 E2 · 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.

S1 E3 · The Limit

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

S1 E4 · Cracks in the Pavement

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

S1 E5 · 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.

S1 E6 · 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.

S1 E7 · 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.

Season 2

6 episodes

S2 E1 · The Vital Spark

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S2 E2 · Lifestyles

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S2 E3 · Comparisons

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S2 E4 · Getting Better

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S2 E5 · Career Development

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S2 E6 · Retirement Plans

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Season 3

9 episodes

S3 E1 · Wedded Miss (Christmas Special)

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S3 E2 · Should Auld Acquaintance Be Forgot

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S3 E3 · The Poser

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S3 E4 · The Party

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S3 E5 · The Prediction

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S3 E6 · Trust

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S3 E7 · The Bargain

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S3 E8 · Stay With It

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S3 E9 · The Bequest

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Season 4

8 episodes

S4 E1 · The Telephone Only Rings Twice

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S4 E2 · Strictly Business

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S4 E3 · The Treasure

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S4 E4 · The Treasurf

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S4 E6 · Fine Adjustments

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S4 E7 · Old Scores

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S4 E9 · The Quest

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S4 E10 · Best Laid Schemes

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