Episode 1 - As Judith and Sandy no longer have boyfriends Jean wants to think of a way to cheer them up. She enlists Lionel's support. When Alistair calls round on business Jean thinks he has come to help; Episode 2 - Lionel finds a dog. Jean, Judith and Sandy want to keep him, but Lionel insists they should trace the real owner. Sandy meets her ex-boyfriend Harry (a policeman) who later turns up with the dog's real owner; Episode 3 - Lionel walks in on Sandy in the bath and Jean decides it is time to have an additional bathroom added. She calls in a builder and as the building project progresses, tensions mount. Sandy and Judith consider moving out; Episode 4 - Jean's sister-in-law Penny and husband Steven visit and announce that when they retire they will live in Spain - all paid for with pension plans. Lionel broods over his lack of pension; Episode 5 - In order to ease Lionel's financial situation Alistair suggests that he sell the country house. Lionel and Jean travel to the country to break the news to Mrs. Bale, Lol and Rocky; Episode 6 - Jean decides it's time to join the technological age. Lionel is frustrated by her enthusiasm for the Internet and refuses to help her get connected. Alistair meets Lionel at a pub and tells him that he's lost all his money.
Episode 1 - Sandy’s policeman boyfriend, Harry, calls at the house to tell Sandy some important news. Jean tries desperately to get it out of him, but isn’t supported by Lionel, who keeps changing the subject. Meanwhile, Alistair – who has had dates with both girls in the household – suddenly realises he wants Judith and that he should settle down. But his business is booming, so which will come first – work or romance? Meanwhile, Sandy is discovering Harry’s news. He has been promoted to Detective Sergeant and has been offered an attachment to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. But though he is making plans for his new life, it is beginning to look as if she may not be part of it; Episode 2 - Alistair has finally proposed marriage to Judith and has been accepted. Jean is naturally delighted for her daughter and can’t wait to make plans for the wedding. Needless to say, there are some complications when realisation strikes confirmed bachelor Alistair, while Judith has her own plans for a country wedding. Jean’s sister-in-law Penny and her long-suffering husband Stephen have some news of their own which may prevent them from attending the wedding – he is due to receive an OBE for his services to dentistry. Meanwhile, Lionel’s father Rocky and Mrs Bale prepare for the big event in the village; Episode 3 - As the day of Judith and Alistair’s wedding approaches, the women are putting the final touches to their plans.A minor hitch occurs when the best man breaks his leg, so Rocky is asked to do the honours instead. Alistair is still being emotional while Jean is now working hard to pair Harry off with Sandy. The day of the country wedding finally arrives and turns out to be a big success – with a little help from Rocky, Lol and Mrs Bale; Episode 4 - With Judith and Alistair away on their honeymoon, the house seems very empty to Jean and Lionel. Despite all Jean and Sandy’s efforts, Harry has still not proposed, so Jean is considering asking Sandy to take over as office manager at the secretarial agency. To Lionel’s disapproval, she also befriends a young back-packer who they find camping out on their doorstep. However, all ends well as Harry finally sees sense and whisks Sandy off with him to Canada, leaving Jean and Lionel are alone at last; Episode 5 - With the house to themselves for the first time in ages, Jean and Lionel reflect on their life together. Jean tries to persuade Lionel to write 'part two' of his autobiography, starting when they met again after 38 years and rekindled their romance. Lionel dismisses this idea, convinced that no one would believe the story, but Jean persists, illustrating with flashbacks how each pivotal moment, such as their meeting and his proposal, could be a chapter in the book; Episode 6 - Jean and Lionel continue to reminisce about their life together, recalling with more than a bit of mirth Jean's discomfort with any young woman who caught Lionel's eye, Judith and Sandy's tumultuous relationships, and Lionel's stubbornness regarding his health. The flashbacks illustrate what a uniquely affectionate relationship they have. But the question remains, will Lionel agree to tell their story in an autobiography?
