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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    Welcome News

    Monday
    Jan 12

    30 Minutes

    While the American producers scout locations for the love story, Jean and Lionel hear unexpected news from his father.
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    The Cruise

    Monday
    Jan 12

    30 Minutes

    Lionel (Geoffrey Palmer) invites Jean (Judi Dench) to accompany him on a cruise.
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    The Anniversary Party

    Tuesday
    Jan 13

    30 Minutes

    Lionel (Geoffrey Palmer) proposes to Jean (Judi Dench) and she accepts, but friends and family don't share their happiness.
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    The Book Signing

    Tuesday
    Jan 13

    30 Minutes

    Lionel (Geoffrey Palmer) is nervous over his first book signing.
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    Wedding Preparations

    Wednesday
    Jan 14

    30 Minutes

    Jean and Lionel (Judi Dench, Geoffrey Palmer) set the wedding date, and the script is finished at last.
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    Rocky's Wedding Day

    Wednesday
    Jan 14

    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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    Wedding Day Nerves

    Thursday
    Jan 15

    30 Minutes

    Lionel is nervous on his wedding day while Jean tries to stay composed despite her sister-in-law's efforts to calm her.
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    Living Together, But Where?

    Thursday
    Jan 15

    30 Minutes

    Jean and Lionel (Judi Dench, Geoffrey Palmer) decide to live together.
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    Judith's New Romance

    Friday
    Jan 16

    30 Minutes

    Jean's (Judi Dench) well-meaning interference further complicates Judith's (Moira Brooker) rocky new romance.
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    Covering Up

    Friday
    Jan 16

    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 House Next Door

    Saturday
    Jan 17

    30 Minutes

    Lionel, Jean, Judy and Sandy become worried when they hear noises coming from the empty house next door.
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    A Surprise for Jean

    Saturday
    Jan 17

    30 Minutes

    Jean (Judi Dench) wants Lionel (Geoffrey Palmer) to come up with a surprise that will pep up her otherwise dull life.
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    The Country Set

    Monday
    Jan 19

    30 Minutes

    Jean and Lionel head for the Pargetter country home, where the locals have planned a whirlwind of social activities.
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    Moving In

    Monday
    Jan 19

    30 Minutes

    With a decision about living arrangements finally made, Alistair and Sandy help Lionel move in with Jean.
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    Lionel's Ex-Wife

    Tuesday
    Jan 20

    30 Minutes

    Lionel and Jean (Geoffrey Palmer, Judi Dench) meet with his ex-wife.
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    Branching Out

    Tuesday
    Jan 20

    30 Minutes

    Alistair tells Jean that Lionel is hiding something.
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    Lionel's New Hobby

    Wednesday
    Jan 21

    30 Minutes

    Lionel (Geoffrey Palmer) takes up model boat building as a hobby.
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    A Trip to Los Angeles

    Wednesday
    Jan 21

    30 Minutes

    Jean and Lionel meet with the executive producer of their love story.
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    Avoiding The Country Set

    Thursday
    Jan 22

    30 Minutes

    Lionel and Jean (Geoffrey Palmer, Judi Dench) try to sneak into their country home to avoid too much scrutiny by their neighbors.
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    Problems, Problems

    Thursday
    Jan 22

    30 Minutes

    Problems plague Jean and Lionel (Judi Dench, Geoffrey Palmer) as talks with the studio about their love story continue.

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