Julia Sawalha
Hannah Grayshot
Second Thoughts (1991)
Season 3
Second thoughts is a British sitcom that ran from 3 May 1991 to 14 October 1994. It was broadcast on ITV and made by LWT. It was followed by a sequel, Faith in the future. Second thoughts followed the lives of two middle-aged divorcees, Bill MacGregor and Faith Greyshott, from very different backgrounds trying to develop a relationship, despite the pressures pulling it apart. Second thoughts was based upon the real-life relationship of the writers, husband and wife Jan Etherington and Gavin Petrie. It originally aired as a radio series on BBC Radio 4 broadcast between 1 November 1988 and 23 July 1992. The radio series consisted of four series and a Christmas special broadcast in 1992 with a total of 31 episodes. The radio scripts were used for the television series on ITV. The fifth series was considered weaker than the first four series; it was the only series not to be based on the original radio scripts. Second thoughts ended on 14 October 1994, but has since been repeated on ITV3. The original radio series is often replayed on BBC7.
Released May 3, 1991
Episode 30 min
None+
Genres: Comedy
Keywords: tmdb.relationship, tmdb.family, tmdb.sitcom, tmdb.middle-aged-couple, imdb.characters-who-never-meet, imdb.art-magazine, imdb.argument + 4 more, imdb.teenager, imdb.divorce, imdb.ex-husband-ex-wife-relationship, imdb.laugh-track
Network: ITV1
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S3E1 - Sleeping Partner
While collecting her daughter from university, Faith is shocked to discover that Hannah has been sleeping with her boyfriend.
Oct. 18, 1992, midnight
S3E2 - Youth and Consequences
What with Bill worrying about his image and Hilary's new toy boy, Faith is beginning to feel old.
Oct. 25, 1992, midnight
S3E3 - Vice Principle
Bill decides to work on ideas for a new magazine at home for a week. But with Faith working there as well, there are problems abound.
Nov. 1, 1992, midnight
S3E4 - Double Booked
Faith and Bill spend a night away from home in a nearby hotel in the hope of a romantic break.
Nov. 8, 1992, midnight
S3E5 - Is Everybody Happy?
Bill is fed up with Joe being inconsiderate, and Faith contrives to reunite Richard and Marjorie.
Nov. 15, 1992, midnight
S3E6 - Occupational Hazard
Faith is looking forward to having a holiday with Bill, but her plans may have to be put on hold when news of Bill's new business venture comes through.
Nov. 22, 1992, midnight
S3E7 - Hello, Goodbye
When Faith finds out Bill is coming home for a few days, she plans a romantic weekend for them both.
Nov. 29, 1992, midnight
S3E8 - Labour of Love
Now redundant, Bill decides on a complete change of career, starting with a bit of DIY.
Dec. 13, 1992, midnight
S3E9 - Short Change
Faith asks Richard to give Bill his job back, while Bill is considering moving upmarket.
Dec. 20, 1992, midnight
S3E10 - Sobering Thoughts
Liza has been appointed editor of Vista, much to Bill's dismay. Meanwhile, Richard seems to have found a new vocation in life.
Jan. 8, 1993, midnight
S3E11 - Old Problem
Liza gets taken in, Joe gets a job, and Bill gets a year older.
Jan. 15, 1993, midnight
S3E12 - Heartburn
Bill's doctor advises him to relax, but with Hannah having boyfriend troubles, it's not that simple.
Jan. 22, 1993, midnight
S3E13 - Faint Possibility
Hannah's fainting in the wine bar causes Richard to set Bill thinking about what may be the cause of it.
Jan. 29, 1993, midnight
S3E14 - Otherwise Engaged
Everyone is dismayed by Joe's decision to marry Louise. Could an old face from the past change his mind?
Feb. 5, 1993, midnight
S3E15 - Management Decision
Bill and Faith's relationship is going through a sticky patch. Matters aren't helped when he and Liza are sent on a management training course in Wales.
Feb. 12, 1993, midnight
Network: ITV1
Episode Runtime: 30 min.
Season Runtime: 1470 min.
Released: May 3, 1991
Last Air Date: Oct. 14, 1994, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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