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.
Found and Lost
May 3, 1991
Faith introduces Bill to her children as they prepare to move in together.
Match of the Day
May 10, 1991
In spite of Liza's interference, Bill and Faith are reconciled and Faith suggests Bill goes to watch Joe playing football.
Night Moves
May 17, 1991
Bill decides it's time he spent the night at Faith's house. But with two children and a dog to contend with, it's not going to be easy.
She Who Hesitates
May 24, 1991
Bill asks Faith to go out with him for the evening. But when she is unable to because of her commitments at home, he criticises her lack of spontaneity.
Nursing a Conscience
May 31, 1991
When Bill is taken ill with food poisoning, he learns what it's like being with Faith twenty-four hours a day.
The Late Late Show
Jun 7, 1991
With certain areas of the house in need of decoration, Bill is given a preview of what living with two teenagers will be like.
Marriage of Inconvenience
Jun 14, 1991
Bill and Faith decide to take the plunge and marry forthwith. But they find that such split decisions often have repercussions…
