As Time Goes By

2002•9 series•Entertainment / Comedy

Available on U&Drama

Jean Pargetter and Lionel Hardcastle are former lovers whose lives intersect again 40 years after they lost touch with each other. Lionel is now divorced, and Jean is a widow with an adult daughter, Judith, who works in Jean's secretarial office. As Lionel works on a memoir with a cheerful but brash agent, Alistair, he begins to rekindle the tender romance with the woman who got away all those years ago. Cheering them on is Sandy, Judith's best friend and co-worker.

Episode 1The Country Set

Gentle comedy with the perfect pairing of Dame Judi Dench and Geoffrey Palmer. Jean and Lionel plan a quiet weekend away from it all, but things don't work out.

Episode 2Lionel's Ex-Wife

Geoffrey Palmer and Judi Dench team up in the excellent sitcom. Lionel gets an unexpected letter from his ex-wife, a fact that does not go unnoticed by Jean.

Episode 3Lionel's New Hobby

Gentle comedy with two of Britain's best-loved actors. Lionel takes up model boat building. Jean is concerned about his motives for indulging in such a sedentary pastime.

Episode 4Avoiding The Country Set

Wonderful casting pairing Judi Dench with Geoffrey Palmer. Still hoping for a quiet weekend in the country, Lionel and Jean take unusual steps to avoid 'the gang'.

Episode 5Broadcast Plan

Gentle comedy with the classy coupling of Judi Dench and sitcom legend Geoffrey Palmer. Lionel's script makes the big time on American TV, but how will it be received?

Episode 6At Death's Door

Classic comedy. While Penny has routine surgery in hospital, Jean and Lionel find themselves playing host and emotional nursemaid to Stephen.

Episode 7Showered With Gifts

Will weekends in the country give Lionel and Jean a chance to get away from it all, now that they are no longer beholden to the 'gang'?

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