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Season 1

  • S01E01 Episode 1

    • January 17, 1985
    • BBC One

    Felicity Kendal stars as the mistress of Luke, played by Jack Galloway, who is married to Helen, played by Jane Asher.

  • S01E02 Episode 2

    • January 24, 1985
    • BBC One

    It’s clear that nothing will break Luke’s marriage – but is he really enjoying the best of both worlds?

  • S01E03 Episode 3

    • January 31, 1985
    • BBC One

    Luke is on dangerous ground, with both Maxine and Helen feeling they could do with a bit more attention.

  • S01E04 Episode 4

    • February 7, 1985
    • BBC One

    Luke is in a turmoil when Maxine threatens to leave.

  • S01E05 Episode 5

    • February 14, 1985
    • BBC One

    Luke arranges a free Sunday so that he can make things up with Maxine, but she has other ideas.

  • S01E06 Episode 6

    • February 21, 1985
    • BBC One

    Luke realises that he must fulfil his promise to Maxine and spend a whole weekend with her.

Season 2

  • S02E01 Episode 1

    • January 22, 1987
    • BBC One

    Whispering sweet nothings into your true love's ear is an essential birthday treat - but can Maxine look forward to it?

  • S02E02 Episode 2

    • January 29, 1987
    • BBC One

    Maxine decides to end the affair – before Luke phones to say Helen is away for the week. Can she stick to her guns?

  • S02E03 Episode 3

    • February 5, 1987
    • BBC One

    Having stayed at Maxine's while his wife was away, Luke goes into hospital with appendicitis. Can Maxine make Luke's house look lived in?

  • S02E04 Episode 4

    • February 12, 1987
    • BBC One

    Luke finds himself in the unusual position of spending a night at home alone. Why have both his wife and mistress deserted him at the same time?

  • S02E05 Episode 5

    • February 19, 1987
    • BBC One

    Luke realises that the only way he can heal the breach with Maxine is by spending a Sunday together. She, however, has other plans.

  • S02E06 Episode 6

    • February 26, 1987
    • BBC One

    Luke's wife finds out about Maxine, but takes the whole thing in her stride.