May 1, 1980 • 24m
Middle aged Oxford housewife Maddie Laurie and accountant husband Malcolm dine with Malcolm's close friend Jack Burrows, an obstet...Read more
May 2, 1980 • 24m
When Maddie has failed to see a doctor, Neil hints at her illness during a family dinner with Malcolm and sister Gilly. They accus...Read more
May 8, 1980
As Gilly awaits the birth of her child, Maddie helps her husband Nick with a domestic crisis. Noting Neil's genuine concern at sup...Read more
May 9, 1980
Maddie and Malcolm pour over old photographs and reminisce past family events. Frustrated, Gilly lashes out at Jack. Meanwhile, as...Read more
May 15, 1980
Maddie, Malcolm, and Nick visit Gilly and new baby Beatrice in hospital. After Maddie admits to Malcolm she has suffered another f...Read more
May 16, 1980
Malcolm visits Gilly with the intent of telling her about Maddie's illness, but despite her suspicion that something is troubling ...Read more
May 22, 1980
Episode 7 of Season 1 premiered on May 22, 1980
May 23, 1980
Maddie and Malcolm stroll down memory lane while on holiday in cold, misty Scotland. Gilly takes her suspicions to Jack, who refus...Read more
May 29, 1980
The case of a murdered twelve year old girl creates tension for Nick and his partner Peter Harrison. Maddie and Malcolm deliver ne...Read more
May 30, 1980
Gilly turns to Malcolm for comfort while Nick reacts to Maddie's news. Peter Harrison's arrival during a family crisis leads Nick ...Read more
June 5, 1980
Maddie and Malcolm pay an impromptu visit to Gordon's firm, but he is out with a client, which irritates Malcolm. Maddie questions...Read more
June 6, 1980
Simon phones repeatedly for Gordon who returns home, frightened by his mother's impending death. Maddie encourages Malcolm to make...Read more
June 12, 1980
Neil and girlfriend Judy hitchhike to Maddie and Malcolm's home in the middle of the night. Threatened at the prospect of losing N...Read more
June 13, 1980
Neil reacts cruelly and coldly toward his mother after learning of her illness. Maddie experiences another seizure and decides to ...Read more
June 19, 1980
The Laurie family and their loved ones gather to prepare for Christmas. Maddie insists Malcolm and Jack reconcile, but she despera...Read more
June 20, 1980
Neil is sent to collect Jack, while Malcolm brings Uncle Sidney home for support. Malcolm and Jack reconcile, but Uncle Sidney wan...Read more
June 26, 1980
On New Year's Eve 1979, Malcolm plans a special treasure hunt and later a quiz to keep his family and friends entertained. In priv...Read more
June 27, 1980
Jack and Angela come round to help Maddie and Malcolm clean up. Malcolm confides in Jack his uncertainty about having the fortitud...Read more
July 3, 1980
Malcolm and Uncle Sidney tackle the elm tree dying in the yard, while Maddie finds a way to say goodbye to Gilly. Gilly admits she...Read more
July 4, 1980
Maddie gets Nick to admit that he still loves Gilly. Malcolm predictably sides with Gilly against Nick. Maddie pays a visit to Nic...Read more
July 10, 1980
Episode 21 of Season 1 premiered on July 10, 1980
July 11, 1980
Episode 22 of Season 1 premiered on July 11, 1980
July 17, 1980
Episode 23 of Season 1 premiered on July 17, 1980
July 18, 1980
Episode 24 of Season 1 premiered on July 18, 1980
July 24, 1980
Episode 25 of Season 1 premiered on July 24, 1980
July 25, 1980
Episode 26 of Season 1 premiered on July 25, 1980