The Two of Us

Season 1

1986 · 7 episodes · 3h 30m in all

Episodes

1. 1

   1. Proposals

   31 Oct 1986 · 30 min

   Ashley porposes to Elaine – yet again. Although the couple live together, Elaine is determined to hang on to her freedom.

2. 2

   2. Family Pressures

   7 Nov 1986 · 30 min

   Although Ashley and Elaine live together, staying overnight at Ashley's parents always means seprate bedrooms. Ashley issues his mother an ultimatum: a double room, or no more visits. His mother, Mrs. Pearce maintains her principles in a very senaky way.

3. 3

   3. The Limit

   14 Nov 1986 · 30 min

   Ashley and Elaine decide to put their relationship on the line and test it to the limit.

4. 4

   4. Cracks in the Pavement

   21 Nov 1986 · 30 min

   Elaine is critical of Ashley's appearance and behaviour, so he decides to make a few changes.

5. 5

   5. Feeling Broody

   28 Nov 1986 · 30 min

   Ashley is desparate to start a family. Not sharing his enthusiasm for babies, Elaine sures him of his madness by arranging for baby Lawrence to stay the weekend.

6. 6

   6. The Contract

   5 Dec 1986 · 30 min

   Ashley and Elaine decide that an American-style cohabitation contract would free them from all the stupid, petty arguments that every couple has over mundane issues. What sounds good in theory threatens to turn into a disaster.

7. 7

   7. The End of the Beginning

   12 Dec 1986 · 30 min

   The highly conventional Ashley still wants to marry the independent Elaine. Of course, the last thing Elaine wants is to settle down... but Ashley won't take no for an answer.