Episodes
1. Pardon?
April 19, 1998
30 min
Jean suspects that Lionel is going deaf. But despite the fact that he clearly can't hear very much, Lionel resists going to a doctor. Meanwhile, he becomes convinced that Jean is having problems with her eyes, and sets about solving this dilemma.
Guest Stars:
Philip Bretherton, David Michaels, Ruth Jones, Chris Sanders, George Waring
2. An Old Flame
April 26, 1998
30 min
Jean and Lionel take a parental interest in Harry, Sandy's policeman boyfriend. Yet, the affairs of the younger generation seem to diminish in importance when Jean receives a phone message from an old flame.
Guest Stars:
Norman Rodway, David Michaels, Jonathan Aris
3. The New Neighbours
May 3, 1998
30 min
Jean undertakes some strategic snooping to discover what the new neighbors are like. How is it they show up at the pub with black eyes after fighting with one another?
Guest Stars:
Philip Bretherton, Isabelle Amyes, Matthew Marsh, Eleanor Moriarty
4. The Bypass
May 10, 1998
30 min
The whole gang (minus Harry, who is stuck on duty for protest coverage) head out to the country for the weekend. But road construction is about to throw the travelers for a loop.
Guest Stars:
Philip Bretherton, Tim Wylton, Janet Henfrey, Tim Barker, Sidney Livingstone
5. Too Old ... or Too Nosy
May 17, 1998
30 min
Jean's brother Steven and his wife are expected for another visit. As they are considered a rather dull couple by the Hardcastles, it is most surprising that they arrive via separate modes of transportation to announce that they are having a tiff.
Guest Stars:
Philip Bretherton, David Michaels, Moyra Fraser, Paul Chapman
6. The Old Folks' Party
May 24, 1998
30 min
Jean ropes everyone into helping at a party for the oldies ... bottoms are pinched, Alastair excels as a DJ, and Jean and Lionel hope to be treated as well in their old age. Madge and Rocky spice things up with booze.
Guest Stars:
Philip Bretherton, David Michaels, Joan Sims, Frank Middlemass, Miranda Forbes
