The Two of Us (1986)

Synopsis

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.

Series Information

Created By

Alex Shearer

First Aired

1986

Last Aired

1990

Seasons

4

Episodes

32

Episode Length

30 min

Genre

Comedy

Network

ITV1

Status

Ended

Rating

6.2 / 10 (5 votes)

Top Cast

Nicholas Lyndhurst

Ashley Phillips

Janet Dibley

Elaine Walker

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