As Time Goes By

Jean Pargetter and Lionel Hardcastle are former lovers whose lives intersect again 40 years after they lost touch with each other. Lionel is now divorced, and Jean is a widow with an adult daughter, Judith, who works in Jean's secretarial office. As Lionel works on a memoir with a cheerful but brash agent, Alistair, he begins to rekindle the tender romance with the woman who got away all those years ago. Cheering them on is Sandy, Judith's best friend and co-worker.

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    Why?

    Monday
    Dec 22

    30 Minutes

    Alistair (Philip Bretherton) has specific instructions for Lionel (Geoffrey Palmer) to follow about his public image.
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    Misunderstandings

    Tuesday
    Dec 23

    30 Minutes

    A chance meeting with her sister-in-law results in a weekend in the country for Jean and Lionel (Judi Dench, Geoffrey Palmer).
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    The Wedding

    Tuesday
    Dec 23

    30 Minutes

    Alistair and Judith get married in Hampshire, Rocky comes to the rescue when there is a problem with the best man at the wedding and Lol's wedding outfit does not go quite according to plan.
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    The Cruise

    Wednesday
    Dec 24

    30 Minutes

    Lionel (Geoffrey Palmer) invites Jean (Judi Dench) to accompany him on a cruise.
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    What Now?

    Wednesday
    Dec 24

    30 Minutes

    The house seems empty to Jean and Lionel now that Judith and Alistair are on their honeymoon; Harry takes Sandy to Canada.
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    The Book Signing

    Thursday
    Dec 25

    30 Minutes

    Lionel (Geoffrey Palmer) is nervous over his first book signing.
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    You Must Remember This

    Thursday
    Dec 25

    30 Minutes

    Alistair and Judith have married, and Sandy and Harry have gone to Canada. On their own at last, Jean and Lionel look back on their life together.
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    Rocky's Wedding Day

    Friday
    Dec 26

    30 Minutes

    Lionel's father is getting married. Jean and Lionel have key roles to play, her as bridesmaid and him to give away the bride. However, events on the wedding day go awry, and Lionel winds up in a quite different role.
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    You Must Remember This

    Friday
    Dec 26

    30 Minutes

    A couple whose youthful romance was ended by circumstances beyond their control meet again after 38 years.
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    Showered With Gifts

    Saturday
    Dec 27

    30 Minutes

    The villagers reward Lionel and Jean's stand against high society with gifts that include ale and a piglet.
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    The Stalker

    Saturday
    Dec 27

    30 Minutes

    Lionel's (Geoffrey Palmer) sudden bravery and protectiveness alarm his wife (Judi Dench).
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    Living Together, But Where?

    Monday
    Dec 29

    30 Minutes

    Jean and Lionel (Judi Dench, Geoffrey Palmer) decide to live together.
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    Getting to Know You -- Again

    Monday
    Dec 29

    30 Minutes

    Lionel and Jean (Geoffrey Palmer, Judi Dench) make vague promises to stay in touch after their accidental meeting.
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    Covering Up

    Tuesday
    Dec 30

    30 Minutes

    The stalemate over where everyone will live prompts Jean to embark on a cover-up when her sister-in-law visits.
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    The Copper Kettle

    Tuesday
    Dec 30

    30 Minutes

    Lionel and Jean (Geoffrey Palmer, Judi Dench) establish a vague, uneasy friendship.
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    Moving In

    Wednesday
    Dec 31

    30 Minutes

    With a decision about living arrangements finally made, Alistair and Sandy help Lionel move in with Jean.
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    Surprise, Surprise

    Wednesday
    Dec 31

    30 Minutes

    Jean and Judy decide to pay Lionel a surprise visit while he lectures at a conference in Norwich, but the surprise is not a very welcome one and Jean finds Lionel staying with another woman.
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    Branching Out

    Thursday
    Jan 1

    30 Minutes

    Alistair tells Jean that Lionel is hiding something.
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    Relationships

    Thursday
    Jan 1

    30 Minutes

    After finding Lionel (Geoffrey Palmer) with another woman, Jean (Judi Dench) responds to the attentions of his publisher (Philip Bretherton).
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    A Trip to Los Angeles

    Friday
    Jan 2

    30 Minutes

    Jean and Lionel meet with the executive producer of their love story.

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