Series 3 (1990)

Episodes: 12

Star Cast: Prunella Scales , Joan Sanderson , Janine Wood , Jonathan Newth ,

Episodes List

Ep.1 Mr Right

Air Date: 1990-01-23

Christmas at home will never be the same without Henry, so Sarah, Eleanor and Clare decide to accept all the invitations they’re offered. Anything to get out of the house...

Ep.2 Curiosity

Air Date: 1990-01-30

Clare’s love life has been rocky in the past, but at last she has a boyfriend who seems perfect in every way. But is he too perfect for Sarah?

Ep.3 Home Comforts

Air Date: 1990-02-06

Sarah knows her mother answers the phone for her, and also suspects Eleanor reads her mail. Russell decides to catch her out…

Ep.4 Relative Movement

Air Date: 1990-02-13

For years, Eleanor has said that everyone would be happier if she moved into a home, and now, finally, she goes with Vera to investigate the delights of ‘The Sycamores’.

Ep.5 The Dinner Party

Air Date: 1990-02-20

Sarah asks some friends round for dinner, but finds that Clare is giving a party on the same day.

Ep.6 Mr Fixit

Air Date: 1990-02-27

Clare feels insulted when her new boyfriend pays more attention to fixing up her new car than to her.

Ep.7 Charity

Air Date: 1990-03-06

Sarah figures out how she can use her fund-raising activities for the local hospital as a way of securing a nice quiet evening with a nice quiet man.

Ep.8 The Mysterious Affair at Bygone Books

Air Date: 1990-03-13

When a crime occurs at Russell's shop, Eleanor brings her experience of reading Agatha Christie novels to bear in solving the case.

Ep.9 Party Politics

Air Date: 1990-03-20

Eleanor intends to show off her social skills by giving a party, but Sarah is not on the guest list. Unfortunately, she involves Vera in the preparations.