S1 E1 • When Ria Met Leonard

Adam has crashed his car and Ben and Russell have not spoken to each other in almost a year. In a cafe Ria meets charming businessman Leonard Dutton, who makes her feel good about herself. After a second, accidental meeting he suggests they go back to the cafe again next day. Ria arrives but feels guilty and leaves before Leonard turns up.

Première diffusion : 10 novembre 1978

S1 E3 • Thinking About a Job

Ria feels stifled at home and would like to get a job but Ben is not supportive. He got angry when he discovered the boys busking. Leonard is arrested for speeding,having given Ria a lift when her car broke down. He loses his licence and Ria applies to be his driver but the job goes to the discreet and worldly Thomas.

Première diffusion : 24 novembre 1978

S1 E5 • The Lovers

Russell feels very strongly that a sculpture The Lovers,being exhibited locally,should not be sold to an American millionaire. After another row with Leonard,Ria joins Russell at the gallery where they chain themselves to the statue in protest,attracting the press. Whilst Ben is annoyed that the papers got his age wrong Ria gets a call from Leonard to say he has bought The Lovers to ensure it stays in England.

Première diffusion : 8 décembre 1978

S1 E6 • He'll Have to Go

Adam has had a poodle perm and has taken to wearing a crash helmet around the house so that Ben does not find out. However Ben has been told by a male patient that,in order to keep a wife on her toes,he should be unpredictable,so he stays out until midnight,annoying Ria. Ria goes to chat with Leonard,admitting that she wishes that her life was ordered. She sees him as one of its complications and wonders if he'll 'have to go'.

Première diffusion : 15 décembre 1978