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List of episodes

Note: episode titles, synopses, and broadcast dates are taken from the Radio Times.

Series one

1. The Promotion (broadcast 17 April 1997)

When Andrew gets the chance of a new job, Peggy shows how she can cope without her son. (Radio Times, 10 April 1997, p.100.)

2. The Funeral (broadcast 24 April 1997)

Peggy causes havoc at Uncle William's funeral with a bag of oranges, and proposes a novel use for string. (Radio Times, 17 April 1997, p.100.)

3. The Babysitter (broadcast 1 May 1997)

When Andrew arranges a dinner date with his ex-wife Kate, Peggy does her utmost to make it an evening to remember. (Radio Times, 24 April 1997, p.98.)

4. The Accident (broadcast 8 May 1997)

When Andrew hurts his foot, Peggy revels in her Florence Nightingale role. (Radio Times, 1 May 1997, p.90.)

5. The Dog (broadcast 15 May 1997)

When Richard gives Peggy a dog, she is determined to look after it all by herself, at least until it starts misbehaving. (Radio Times, 8 May 1997, p.98.)

6. The Last Will (broadcast 22 May 1997)

Andrew begs Peggy to change her will. (Radio Times, 15 May 1997, p.96.)

7. The Oysters (broadcast 29 May 1997)

Peggy sets out to buy Andrew a present, and manages to create all kinds of trouble for Richard. (Radio Times, 22 May 1997, p.106.)

8. The Nursing Home (broadcast 5 June 1997)

When Peggy starts time-travelling again, Andrew decides to find her somewhere new to live. But Peggy is determined to stay at home. (Radio Times, 29 May 1997, p.98.)

Series two

1. The Picnic (broadcast 16 April 1998)

Peggy is determined to enjoy her day out, so when her family refuse to play with her she finds someone else who will. (Radio Times, 9 April 1998, p.108.)

2. The Card Game (broadcast 23 April 1998)

When Andrew invites some friends to the house for an evening of serious card games, Peggy becomes determined to join in the fun. (Radio Times, 16 April 1998, p.90.)

3. The Budgie (broadcast 30 April 1998)

Andrew is caught in the middle of a dispute between Peggy and Richard. Trying to take her mind off the argument, Andrew asks Peggy to look after a colleague's budgerigar. (Radio Times, 23 April 1998, p.100.)

4. The Aunt (broadcast 14 May 1998)

In an effort to reconcile Peggy with her long-distant sister Marjorie, Andrew invites his aunt to stay. He soon finds out why the sisters don't get on, and why having Marjorie in the house is such a bad idea. (Radio Times, 7 May 1998, p.100.)

5. The Sign (broadcast 21 May 1998)

Peggy embarks on a programme of good deeds. But when she takes on more than she can handle, there is only one person to whom she can turn for help - her son, Andrew. (Radio Times, 14 May 1998, p.98.)

6. The Thief (broadcast 28 May 1998)

When Peggy steals a clock from a neighbour, Andrew promises he will return it. But when Peggy takes desperate action to keep it, Andrew gets into more trouble than even he could have bargained for. (Radio Times, 21 May 1998, p.106.)

7. The Surprise (broadcast 4 June 1998)

Peggy prepares a surprise birthday party for Richard, unaware that he has different plans for his evening–plans that don't involve Tina. (Radio Times, 28 May 1998, p.98.)

8. The Morning After (16 June 1998)

Andrew wants his new girlfriend to stay the night, but Peggy disapproves. (Radio Times, 11 June 1998, p.96.)