As Time Goes By

(1992 - 2008)

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Synopsis:

Bob Larbey's comedy about late-blossoming love, starring Judi Dench and Geoffrey Palmer

Starring:

Judi Dench as Jean Pargeter, Geoffrey Palmer as Lionel Hardcastle, Philip Bretherton as Alistair Deacon, Moira Brooker as Judith Hanson, Jenny Funnell, Frank Middlemass, Joan Sims

Credits:

Bob Larbey - Scriptwriter

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Season 9 - As Time Goes By

Season 9 Episode 4: A Tender Woman (2002) With Alistair and Judith happily married, Harry tries to find the courage to ask Sandy to move to Canada with him, and Lionel has his usual doubts about his relationship with Jean when she takes pity on a homeless girl. Comedy, starring Judi Dench and Geoffrey Palmer. Last in series
Season 9 Episode 3: The World Will Always Welcome Lovers (2002) The truth about Alistair's wedding nerves is revealed after he and Lionel fail to keep it a secret, but Rocky comes to the rescue to ensure the ceremony finally takes place. Jean refuses to give up on her efforts to play Cupid between Harry and Sandy
Season 9 Episode 2: Another Proposal (2002) Next on: Saturday 26th July 6:00pm PDT - GPTV Penny and Stephen have big news which may prevent them attending Alistair and Judith's wedding, while Lionel's father Rocky and Mrs Bale prepare for the big event in the village. Comedy, starring Judi Dench, Geoffrey Palmer, Philip Bretherton and Moira Brooker
Season 9 Episode 1: Time to Settle Down (2002) Next on: Tomorrow at 6:00pm PDT - GPTV Sandy's policeman boyfriend calls at the house with important news and Alistair suddenly realises he wants to settle down, but he can't decide what should come first - work or romance. Starring Judi Dench and Geoffrey Palmer

Season 8 - As Time Goes By

Season 8 Episode 6: Going On Line (2000) Jean decides to go online, but Lionel isn't so sure it's a good idea, and Judith's ex-boyfriend Alistair comes up against a big problem. Comedy about late-blossoming love, with Judi Dench and Geoffrey Palmer
Season 8 Episode 5: Future Imperfect (2000) Lionel is concerned that he has no pension plans, so the ever-resourceful Alistair comes up with an ingenious idea - to sell the country house. Comedy, starring Judi Dench and Geoffrey Palmer
Season 8 Episode 4: Surprising News (2000) Lionel is bothered about not having a pension.
Season 8 Episode 3: The Bathroom (2000) Lionel suffers embarrassment when he walks in on Sandy in the bath, and once the sniggers subside Jean decides to have a second bathroom installed and calls in the builders. As the tension increases she realises a minor incident has been turned into a major issue which she can ill afford
Season 8 Episode 2: Animal Magnetism (2000) Judith's ex-boyfriend Alistair rocks the boat by asking Sandy for a date, and Jean is given cause to feel jealous of Lionel. Comedy, starring Judi Dench and Geoffrey Palmer
Season 8 Episode 1: A Deeply Personal Problem (2000) Jean tries to cheer up Judith and Sandy.

Season 7 - As Time Goes By

Season 7 Episode 7: The Proposal (1998) Alistair proposes marriage for an odd reason.
Season 7 Episode 6: The Old Folks Party (1998) Jean models a party for the local residents of an old people's home on the example set by Lionel's visiting father - but he is not the paragon of old age he pretends to be. Bittersweet comedy, starring Judi Dench and Geoffrey Palmer
Season 7 Episode 5: Too Old - or Too Nosy (1998) Mixed feelings greet the news that Penny, Jean's sister-in-law, and her husband Stephen are due to visit, and even more are evoked when they reveal surprising news
Season 7 Episode 4: The Bypass (1998) Lionel and Jean leave for the countryside in the early hours of the morning, determined to avoid 'the gang' who made their last visit unbearable. However, any hopes of remaining unnoticed are dashed as they arrive at their destination to be met by the housekeeper brandishing a loudhailer in one hand and a shotgun in the other
Season 7 Episode 3: The New Neighbours (1998) Jean does a spot of snooping on her potential neighbours when the house next door goes up for sale
Season 7 Episode 2: An Old Flame (1998) Lionel is not the only one whose curiosity is aroused when an old boyfriend of Jean's turns up and invites her to dinner - an offer she can't refuse. Comedy about late-blossoming love, with Judi Dench and Geoffrey Palmer
Season 7 Episode 1: Pardon? (1998) Jean suspects Lionel is going deaf but has trouble convincing him. Elsewhere, things seem to be going well for Judith and Alistair, while Sandy fears her boyfriend is more interested in rugby than her. Comedy, starring Judi Dench and Geoffrey Palmer

Season 6 - As Time Goes By

Season 6 Episode 7: A Surprise for Jean (1997) Jean begins to think that, 19 months after tying the knot, her marriage may have become stale. She wonders if a few surprises from Lionel would spice things up, so Alistair, helped by Judith and Sandy, comes up with a plan to give her the treat of a lifetime. Last in series
Season 6 Episode 6: The House Next Door (1997) Jean and Lionel settle down to enjoy a quiet evening, only to find themselves constantly disturbed by ominous noises from the empty house next door. Comedy, starring Judi Dench and Geoffrey Palmer
Season 6 Episode 5: Alistair's Engagement (1997) Next on: Friday 25th July 9:30pm PDT - KOCE Lionel and Jean return from a weekend away to find Judith's boyfriend has been staying at the house. To add to their woes, Alistair announces he has got engaged to a girl named Mercury - dashing their hopes of his ever becoming their son-in-law. Comedy starring Judi Dench and Geoffrey Palmer
Season 6 Episode 4: What's Wrong with Mrs Bale? (1997) Next on: Friday 25th July 9:00pm PDT - KOCE Jean and Lionel's peaceful weekend in the country is disrupted when they find the faithful Mrs Bale is not her usual cheerful self. To add to their woes, Lionel feels unwell - but a visit from a doctor with a strange bedside manner sheds light on their housekeeper's strange mood
Season 6 Episode 3: The Dinner Party (1997) Next on: Today at 9:30pm PDT - KOCE Sandy has relationship problems, and Jean frets when Judith starts dating a married man. Penny and Stephen arrive for a dinner party and Lionel has to steer the conversation away from personal matters. Comedy, starring Judi Dench and Geoffrey Palmer
Season 6 Episode 2: The Psychotherapist (1997) Next on: Today at 9:00pm PDT - KOCE Jean ponders giving up work and handing the company over to Judith and Sandy - much to Lionel's delight. Starring Judi Dench and Geoffrey Palmer
Season 6 Episode 1: The Stalker (1997) Next on: Saturday 26th July 5:00pm PDT - WTTW Sandy worries she has a stalker when she spots someone following her home at night. Lionel's efforts to calm the situation are unsuccessful, so Alistair steps in to help and manages to uncover the mysterious man's identity

Season 5 - As Time Goes By

Season 5 Episode 7: Showered With Gifts (1996) Next on: Tomorrow at 5:00pm PDT - WTTW Lionel and Jean look forward to peaceful weekends in the country minus the unwelcome presence of 'the gang' - but the locals have different reactions to the absence of the usual crowd. Comedy, starring Judi Dench and Geoffrey Palmer, with Frank Middlemass and Joan Sims
Season 5 Episode 6: At Death's Door (1996) Lionel and Jean take care of Stephen while Penny goes into hospital for a routine operation - but their task is complicated by a case of mistaken identity. Geoffrey Palmer, Judi Dench and Moira Brooker star
Season 5 Episode 5: Broadcast Plans (1996) Lionel's script makes it onto American TV, but the show gets a mixed reception. The couple make a wise decision in refusing Alistair's invitation to enjoy New York hospitality. Starring Geoffrey Palmer and Judi Dench
Season 5 Episode 4: Avoiding the County Set (1996) Jean and Lionel try to avoid 'the gang' when they plan a quiet weekend together, but things don't go as expected, despite their best efforts. Comedy, starring Judi Dench and Geoffrey Palmer
Season 5 Episode 3: Lionel's New Hobby (1996) Jean becomes concerned that Lionel's new passion for model boat-building isn't active enough, and decides to rouse him from his lethargy by inspiring him to write another book. Comedy, starring Judi Dench, Geoffrey Palmer and Moira Brooker
Season 5 Episode 2: Lionel's Ex-Wife (1996) Lionel is surprised to receive a letter from ex-wife Margaret and arranges an informal get-together to chat about old times. However, it soon transpires that her glamorous lifestyle isn't all it seems. Comedy, starring Geoffrey Palmer, Judi Dench and Caroline Blakistone
Season 5 Episode 1: The Country Set (1996) Jean and Lionel plan to spend a quiet weekend away, but things don't work out as the entire gang descend on them. Comedy, starring Judi Dench and Geoffrey Palmer

Season 4 - As Time Goes By

Season 4 Episode 10: Improvements (1995) Next on: Saturday 26th July 5:30pm PDT - WNET Lionel's script about his early romance with Jean goes into production, but he is aghast at some of the liberties taken by the brash American producers, and tries to stop them making any radical changes. Geoffrey Palmer and Judi Dench star
Season 4 Episode 9: Judith's New Romance (1995) Next on: Tomorrow at 5:30pm PDT - WNET Sandy's evasive remarks suggest Judith's new romance has problems, which Jean is only too keen to help solve - with disastrous results. Bob Larbey's comedy about late-blossoming love, starring Judi Dench and Geoffrey Palmer
Season 4 Episode 8: Wedding Day Nerves (1994) Next on: Tomorrow at 8:30pm PDT - KCETDT (KCET-DT) As the big day arrives, nerves get the better of Lionel, while Jean's attempts to remain calm are not helped by the presence of her sister-in-law. Comedy, starring Judi Dench
Season 4 Episode 7: Wedding Preparations (1994) The announcement of Jean and Lionel's wedding date gives the neighbourhood women the perfect opportunity to go shopping for new outfits - until the bride-to-be is accused of shoplifting. Comedy, with Judi Dench and Geoffrey Palmer
Season 4 Episode 6: The Anniversary Party (1994) Lionel's proposal to Jean is accepted, but their happiness is not shared by everyone. Judith refuses to speak to Alistair, Sandy walks out on her boyfriend and Stephen's plans for a surprise anniversary party for Penny go hopelessly wrong. Starring Judi Dench and Geoffrey Palmer
Season 4 Episode 5: Welcome News (1994) A Hollywood producer arrives in town, full of big ideas about filming one of Lionel's books - but his plan to use authentic locations meets with disapproval. Comedy, starring Judi Dench and Geoffrey Palmer
Season 4 Episode 4: The Affair (1994) Jean's sister-in-law Penny is convinced her husband is having an affair with his dental nurse and insists she move in with Jean and Lionel. Comedy, starring Judi Dench and Geoffrey Palmer
Season 4 Episode 3: Getting Rid of Gwen (1995) Lionel finally reaches the end of his tether with busybody secretary Mrs Flack - so Jean hatches a cunning plan to ease her out without causing a scene. Comedy, starring Judi Dench, Geoffrey Palmer and Vivienne Martin
Season 4 Episode 2: Rewrites (1994) Lionel is asked to spice up the script for his mini-series and make it more raunchy, so one of Jean's secretaries is brought in to help. Comedy, starring Geoffrey Palmer and Judi Dench
Season 4 Episode 1: A House Full of Women (1995) Lionel feels uncomfortable to be surrounded by so many females after Sandy joins Judith and Jean in the Pargetter household. Comedy, starring Judi Dench, Geoffrey Palmer, Jenny Funnell and Moira Brooker

Season 3 - As Time Goes By

Season 3 Episode 10: Problems, Problems (1994) Jean tries to organise a new secretary for Lionel, who is troubled by discussions regarding the mini series. Rocky's honeymoon with Madge ends in hospital after an unfortunate canoeing accident. Gentle comedy, starring Judi Dench and Geoffrey Palmer
Season 3 Episode 9: Dealing With Sally (1994) Having returned from LA, Jean insists on going back to work, certain she can overcome jet lag, but Lionel just wants to rest. Comedy, starring Judi Dench and Geoffrey Palmer
Season 3 Episode 8: A Trip to Los Angeles (1994) Jean and Lionel travel to Los Angeles to discuss turning their story into a film, but the brash executive deciding their fate doesn't allay their fears. Comedy, starring Judi Dench and Geoffrey Palmer
Season 3 Episode 7: The Mini Series (1994) Jean searches for a manager to run the agency, while Lionel gets to work on the outline for an American mini-series based on their real-life romance. Comedy, starring Judi Dench and Geoffrey Palmer
Season 3 Episode 6: Branching Out (1994) Jean opens another secretarial agency, but needs someone to run it. Work for Lionel seems to have dried up, giving her cause for concern
Season 3 Episode 5: Moving In (1994) Lionel moves in with Jean but each has trouble letting go of their independence. Comedy, starring Geoffrey Palmer and Judi Dench
Season 3 Episode 4: Covering Up (1994) Jean falls out with Lionel, but tries to pretend everything is fine when her sister-in-law pays a visit. Comedy, starring Judi Dench and Geoffrey Palmer
Season 3 Episode 3: Living Together, But Where? (1994) Middle-aged romantics Jean and Lionel finally decide to move in together, but fall out over incidental details - such as whose house they are going to live in. Judi Dench and Geoffrey Palmer star in Bob Larbey's comedy about late-blossoming love
Season 3 Episode 2: Rocky's Wedding Day (1994) Jean is bridesmaid at the wedding of Lionel's father, but nobody is sure who is giving the bride away. Light-hearted comedy, starring Judi Dench and Geoffrey Palmer
Season 3 Episode 1: We'll Always Have Paris (1994) Jean and Lionel at last fulfil their dream and take a romantic trip to Paris - but it seems they are not alone. Bob Larbey's comedy about late-blossoming love, starring Judi Dench and Geoffrey Palmer

Season 2 - As Time Goes By

Season 2 Episode 7: The Book Signing (1993) Jean is concerned for Lionel's success as the day of his book launch arrives and wonders if Alistair will be able to help out with a publicity stunt should sales start to flag. Romantic comedy, starring Judi Dench and Geoffrey Palmer
Season 2 Episode 6: The Cruise (1993) Lionel offers Jean a free holiday but she remains less than impressed by his efforts to woo her. Comedy, starring Judi Dench and Geoffrey Palmer
Season 2 Episode 5: Misunderstandings (1993) Next on: Friday 25th July 8:30pm PDT - KYNE A chance encounter leads to an invitation for Jean to stay at her sister-in-law's home, but she has to persuade Lionel to accompany her. Comedy, starring Judi Dench and Geoffrey Palmer
Season 2 Episode 4: Why? (1993) Next on: Friday 25th July 8:00pm PDT - KYNE Lionel becomes suspicious of Alistair's overwhelming desire for his book to be a success. Comedy, starring Geoffrey Palmer and Judi Dench
Season 2 Episode 3: Visiting Rocky (1993) Next on: Today at 8:30pm PDT - KYNE Lionel becomes depressed that his abilities are dwindling as he grows in age, while Jean is surprised when she meets his active, outgoing and eccentric father who keeps his house crammed full of trinkets
Season 2 Episode 2: A Weekend Away (1993) Next on: Today at 8:00pm PDT - KYNE Judith goes away for the weekend, leaving Lionel and Jean with the house to themselves. Comedy about late-blossoming love, starring Judi Dench and Geoffrey Palmer
Season 2 Episode 1: White Hunter (1993) Alistair decides that Lionel's finished book needs a picture of the author on the cover, but the suggestion is not as straightforward as it seems. Starring Judi Dench and Geoffrey Palmer

Season 1 - As Time Goes By

Season 1 Episode 6: The Picnic (1992) Judith suddenly becomes impressed by Lionel, while Alistair tries to woo Jean with a band and a gorillagram
Season 1 Episode 5: Relationships (1992) Jean flirts with Lionel's young publisher in response to his spending the night in Norwich
Season 1 Episode 4: Surprise, Surprise (1992) Jean pays an unexpected visit during Lionel's lecture tour - only to be surprised herself
Season 1 Episode 3: The Copper Kettle (1992) Lionel and Jean spend a nostalgic day in Buckinghamshire, reliving their courtship days - but find things have changed
Season 1 Episode 2: Getting To Know You Again (1992) Lionel invites Jean to his publisher's party, where they're both made to feel their age, but realise they still have a lot in common. Comedy about late-blossoming love, with Judi Dench and Geoffrey Palmer
Season 1 Episode 1: You Must Remember This (2003) After years apart, Lionel is reunited with Jean but takes a bigger interest in her daughter. Each believes they have nothing in common any more. First ever episode of the comedy about late-blossoming love, with Judi Dench and Geoffrey Palmer

Season Special - As Time Goes By

Season Special Episode 3: Compilation Special Hour-long special complementing last week's final episode. Lionel and Jean reflect on how events have turned out since they met, and finally get the house to themselves with Sandy in Canada and Alistair and Judy married. Geoffrey Palmer and Judi Dench star
Season Special Episode 2: Special Two Patrick searches for his father, Jean decides she wants grandchildren, Stephen aspires to be a celebrity and Lionel wants peace and quiet as well as a custard tart. Somehow, all of them inexplicably end up in hospital. Judi Dench and Geoffrey Palmer star in the concluding instalment of a two-part Christmas special first shown in 2005
Season Special Episode 1: EPISODE: 1 First of two special episodes of Bob Larbey's comedy. Lionel is dumbfounded by the delivery of two cots to the Hardcastle residence, given that there are no babies in the house. Jean explains they're for their grandchildren, which is even more surprising given that Judith isn't even pregnant

As Time Goes By - Complete Original Series
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