The Two of Us
Series Overview
The Two of Us is an ITV comedy series produced by London Weekend Television, and starring Nicholas Lyndhurst and Janet Dibley as Ashley Phillips and Elaine Walker, an unmarried couple living together, at a time when this was becoming increasingly common in Britain, but still considered slightly controversial in some circles. While Ashley was keen for the pair to get married and would regularly propose, Elaine saw no reason to get married and was happy to keep her independence. Ashley's roguish grandfather Perce (played by Patrick Troughton, but later by Tenniel Evans after Troughton's death) was supportive of the couple, but Ashley's domineering mother (Jennifer Piercey) disapproved and constantly urged the pair to marry. Ashley's suppressed father (Paul McDowell) seemed less upset, but generally backed up his wife in the hope of a quiet life and the odd sherry.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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4 Seasons • 32 Episodes
30 min per episode
1986 – 1990
Premiered: Fri, Oct 31, 1986
Latest Aired Episode
Season 4, Episode 10: “Best Laid Schemes”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alex Shearer
Alex Shearer
Peter Van Hooke
Department Leadership Roster
Alex Shearer
Writer
Peter Van Hooke
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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What is The Two of Us about?
The Two of Us is an ITV comedy series produced by London Weekend Television, and starring Nicholas Lyndhurst and Janet Dibley as Ashley Phillips and Elaine Walker, an unmarried couple living together, at a time when this was becoming increasingly common in Britain, but still considered slightly controversial in some circles. While Ashley was keen for the pair to get married and would regularly propose, Elaine saw no reason to get married and was happy to keep her independence. Ashley's roguish grandfather Perce (played by Patrick Troughton, but later by Tenniel Evans after Troughton's death) was supportive of the couple, but Ashley's domineering mother (Jennifer Piercey) disapproved and constantly urged the pair to marry. Ashley's suppressed father (Paul McDowell) seemed less upset, but generally backed up his wife in the hope of a quiet life and the odd sherry.
How many seasons does The Two of Us have?
The Two of Us comprises 4 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in The Two of Us?
Key cast members in The Two of Us include Nicholas Lyndhurst, Janet Dibley.
Who created or directed The Two of Us?
The Two of Us was developed and directed by Alex Shearer.