Seasons & Episodes
The Older Man
Sarah hears via her mother's geriatric gossip network that Clare is secretly meeting an older man and feels that she has
Phone Calls
Sarah thinks she has finally found the perfect way to stop her mother from snooping in her part of the house. Unfortunat
The Teapot
Eleanor is undecided about the terms of her will, and, of course, sees this as a wonderful opportunity to play her daugh
Security
A lapse of security forces Sarah to install a burglar alarm, but Eleanor, needless to say, has other ideas as to how the
Romantic Complications
Sarah finds herself caught in the middle as both her daughter and her mother force her to listen to endless confidences
The Birthday
A major celebration is approaching for Eleanor, and Sarah has secret plans for making the occasion memorable. But is it
A Quiet Christmas
Sarah plans a traditional Christmas but finds that Russell isn't interested at all. And Eleanor has her own slightly out
Intellectual Aspirations
Clare gets into an intellectual challenge with her new boyfriend whom she believes to be terribly brainy. Eleanor decide
Open Secrets
When Sarah is invited out for lunch by a man, she has to make contingency plans to prevent her mother's 'Geriatric Mafia
Memory Games
It's quiz night and Clare and Eleanor are in opposing teams, while Sarah seems to be having problems with the accuracy o
The Cold
Sarah feels lousy, but in her family she's last on the list of casualties allowed to be treated if other people feel ill
Wedding Bells
Eleanor wants to have a family wedding because she has heard that Vera Polling is having one and that, of course, puts t
Lines of Communication
Sarah and Eleanor have fallen out and there seems little chance of a reconciliation. But Clare decides to use one of her
Gossip
Sarah is accused of scandal-mongering after inadvertently starting a rumour about the pension counter's sister.
Out on a Limb
With Eleanor off to the Bridge Club dinner and dance with Vera Polling, Sarah decides to invite Dr. Sam Greenland over f
Upstagers
With Eleanor off to the Bridge Club dinner and dance with Vera Polling, Sarah decides to invite Dr Sam Greenland over fo
Idle Speculation
Sarah, Eleanor and Clare are enlisted by the local amateur dramatic society when it suddenly loses its leading players.
Efficiency
Eleanor is left in charge of the bookshop when Russell and Sarah go off for a special lunch. She initiates an efficiency
Going Away
Eleanor is left in charge of the bookshop when Russell and Sarah go off for a special lunch. She initiates an efficiency
A Week of Sundays
Sarah makes plans to escape to Portugal for two weeks with her glamorous friend, Alison. But Eleanor brings all her emot
Mr Right
Christmas at home will never be the same without Henry, so Sarah, Eleanor and Clare decide to accept all the invitations
Curiosity
Clare’s love life has been rocky in the past, but at last she has a boyfriend who seems perfect in every way. But is h
Home Comforts
Sarah knows her mother answers the phone for her, and also suspects Eleanor reads her mail. Russell decides to catch her
Relative Movement
For years, Eleanor has said that everyone would be happier if she moved into a home, and now, finally, she goes with Ver
The Dinner Party
Sarah asks some friends round for dinner, but finds that Clare is giving a party on the same day.
Mr Fixit
Clare feels insulted when her new boyfriend pays more attention to fixing up her new car than to her.
Charity
Sarah figures out how she can use her fund-raising activities for the local hospital as a way of securing a nice quiet e
The Mysterious Affair at Bygone Books
When a crime occurs at Russell's shop, Eleanor brings her experience of reading Agatha Christie novels to bear in solvin
Party Politics
Eleanor intends to show off her social skills by giving a party, but Sarah is not on the guest list. Unfortunately, she
Unforseen Circumstances
Sarah meets a smooth-talking gentleman who uses astrology as part of his chat-up routine but doesn't reckon with any of
Family Album
When Eleanor's sister Lilian visits, Eleanor's version of her past life is called into question.
Last Chances
Sarah suddenly finds her uneventful life at a crossroads when she is offered a chance to change it completely. But can s
Dependent Relatives
Eleanor's social life has lost its spark but Sarah is unable to find out why.
Poor Relations
Eleanor plays Lady Bountiful when Vera's young relatives come to visit.
A Fully Extended Family
When Clare returns from Australia she refuses to talk about her experience out there. It is left to Eleanor to venture a
Yes and No
Clare's confidence is low after her split with Edward and so Sarah suggests she take an assertiveness course to rebuild
The Married Man
Clare tries to blot out the memory of her broken affair with Edward by taking up with someone totally unsuitable.
The Other Married Man
Having sorted out the problem of Clare seeing a married man, Sarah now finds herself in an alarmingly similar situation.
