Season 1

Episodes

1. 1

   1. Episode 1

   15 Mar 1985

   It is Professor Edward Brett 's last triumphant day at the university. He is looking forward to a life of leisure, but that evening his life takes a drastic turn.

2. 2

   2. Episode 2

   22 Mar 1985

   2: Edward Brett 's academic career is over. He now faces the rude shock of life in the real world.

3. 3

   3. Episode 3

   29 Mar 1985

   3: Edward learns a new set of standards and begins to realise what work is.

4. 4

   4. Episode 4

   5 Apr 1985

   4: 'A couple of light years on another planet' is how Edward describes his increasingly problematic life.

5. 5

   5. Episode 5

   12 Apr 1985

   5: Edward has almost found his wife. Almost, but not quite. She still remains a step ahead.

6. 6

   6. Episode 6

   19 Apr 1985

   6: Mary Brett is safe at last, but still refuses to let Edward know her whereabouts.

7. 7

   7. Episode 7

   26 Apr 1985

   7: Mary Brett creates another crisis but this time it is Edward who is estranged from the family.

8. 8

   8. Episode 8

   3 May 1985

   8: Now it is Liz Weldon 's turn to make demands, precipitating Edward into an unexpected decision.