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 1A Deeply Personal Problem

Romantic sitcom with two of our finest actors, from one of the creators of 'The Good Life'. Jean contemplates some matchmaking and asks Alistair to help.

Episode 2Animal Magnetism

Another slice of classy comedy. Judith's ex-boyfriend asks her best friend Sandy out on a date. Sandy is not sure if she should accept - how will Judith react?

Episode 3The Bathroom

Gentle comedy about the joys of mature love. Jean decides to get an additional bathroom after Lionel accidentally walks in on Sandy while she is in the bath.

Episode 4Surprising News

Classic comedy with two of Britain's finest actors. Jean's sister-in-law Penny and her husband are due to visit, and their arrival is awaited with mixed feelings.

Episode 5Future Imperfect

Sitcom god Geoffrey Palmer and Judi Dench ooze class in the charming comedy series. Lionel admits to Jean that he has neglected to make any pension plans.

Episode 6Going Online

Subtle sitcom teaming Geoffrey Palmer with Dame Judi. Jean doesn't want the technological age to leave her behind and decides to go online.

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