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When his wife walks out leaving him penniless, a retired university professor finds himself having to start again and having to live in a run down bedsit in North London.

Drama

3.0 / 5

15th March 1985 - 3rd May 1985
Director
Barry Davis
Writer
Brian Clark
Producer
Ruth Boswell
Top Cast
Peter BarkworthRowena CooperCarol Leader
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Episode 1
15th March 1985

Episode 1

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.

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Episode 2
22nd March 1985

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

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Episode 3
29th March 1985

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

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Episode 4
5th April 1985

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

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Episode 5
12th April 1985

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

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Episode 6
19th April 1985

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

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Episode 7
26th April 1985

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

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Episode 8
3rd May 1985

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