When his wife walks out leaving him penniless, a retired university professor finds himself having to start again and having to live in a run down bedsit in North London.
DirectorsBarry Davis, Nicholas Mallett
WriterBrian Clark
Episode 1
Mar 15, 1985
It is Professor Edward Brett 's last triumphant day at the university. He is looking forward to a life of leisure, but that evening his life takes a drastic turn.
Episode 2
Mar 22, 1985
2: Edward Brett 's academic career is over. He now faces the rude shock of life in the real world.
Episode 3
Mar 29, 1985
3: Edward learns a new set of standards and begins to realise what work is.
Episode 4
Apr 5, 1985
4: 'A couple of light years on another planet' is how Edward describes his increasingly problematic life.
Episode 5
Apr 12, 1985
5: Edward has almost found his wife. Almost, but not quite. She still remains a step ahead.
Episode 6
Apr 19, 1985
6: Mary Brett is safe at last, but still refuses to let Edward know her whereabouts.
Episode 7
Apr 26, 1985
7: Mary Brett creates another crisis but this time it is Edward who is estranged from the family.
Episode 8
May 3, 1985
8: Now it is Liz Weldon 's turn to make demands, precipitating Edward into an unexpected decision.
