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Doctor Tom Latimer splits from his wife Helen. Simultaneously, his father Toby, also a doctor, announces his intention to divorce his wife of 32 years, Angela. Father and son move in together and frequently quarrel about politics and medical practices, Toby being more of a 'Harley Street' type and well to the right of the more liberal Tom. The latter tries to get his parents back together, while beginning a romance with Toby's secretary Madeleine, whom he later marries.
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Episodes by season
Season01
- S01E01Episode OneOctober 25, 1983—Hard-working GP Tom Lattimer, in the midst of a divorce, is not exactly pleased when his father announces his own divorce and moves in.
- S01E02Episode TwoNovember 1, 1983—When Tom's mother comes round for drinks and imbibes too much, Tom offers her Toby's bed for the evening, which sets up a most embarrassing
- S01E03Episode ThreeNovember 8, 1983—Working hard to reunite his parents, Tom is appalled when Toby brings his attractive young receptionist Madeline home after an evening out a
- S01E04Episode FourNovember 15, 1983—Toby has bought a new Rolls-Royce, which he lends Tom when Tom's mini is stolen. But the Latimer men are about to be without transportation:
- S01E05Episode FiveNovember 22, 1983—Tom's suggestion to Toby for a temporary receptionist is not well received. Meanwhile, Toby appears on television to talk about private prac
- S01E06Episode SixNovember 29, 1983—When Toby stays out all night long, Tom surmises that he as spent the night with a woman—when in fact Toby had been in hospital, working w
- S01E07Episode SevenDecember 6, 1983—Tom's plans for his parents' reconciliation seem on course when Toby invites Angela away for a romantic weekend—but Angela storms home whe
Season02
- S02E01Episode OneOctober 18, 1984—Toby is intent on a romantic assignation with Angela, while Tom hopes to spend quality time with his girl friend. Both their plans are dashe
- S02E02Episode TwoOctober 25, 1984—After Toby and Tom squabble incessantly over domestic trivia, Tom decides that he can no longer tolerate his father as a flat mate.
- S02E03Episode ThreeNovember 1, 1984—Toby and Tom are each having some troubles with their respective practices. Tom is also having problems with the landlord of his surgery—w
- S02E04Episode FourNovember 8, 1984—Receptionist problems are the theme of the week: Toby threatens to sack Madeline when he learns that she is still seeing Tom.
- S02E05Episode FiveNovember 15, 1984—Toby and Tom disagree constantly on the private and National Health systems. But even Tom must concede that knowing the right people is a de
- S02E06Episode SixNovember 22, 1984—Tom is delighted whenToby resolves to return to his estranged wife Angela. But are Toby's reasons for the reconciliation strictly honorable?
Season03
- S03E01Episode OneDecember 2, 1985—It's not all smooth sailing when Toby's and Angela's reconciliation cruise gets under way; and Tom and Madeline's weekend in the country is
- S03E02Episode TwoDecember 9, 1985—Through a mix-up, Toby has missed his cruise with Angela and decides to keep a low profile—but not low enough for Tom's liking.
- S03E03Episode ThreeDecember 16, 1985—Toby is looking forward to seeing Angela after her cruise, and Tom is looking forward to returning Wodehouse to her since they are not allow
- S03E04Episode FourJanuary 6, 1986—
- S03E05Episode FiveJanuary 13, 1986—
- S03E06Episode SixJanuary 20, 1986—
- S03E07Episode SevenJanuary 27, 1986—
Season04
- S04E01Episode OneMarch 2, 1987—
- S04E02Episode TwoMarch 9, 1987—
- S04E03Episode ThreeMarch 16, 1987—
- S04E04Episode FourMarch 23, 1987—
- S04E05Episode FiveMarch 30, 1987—
- S04E06Episode SixApril 6, 1987—
Season05
- S05E01Episode OneJune 6, 1988—
- S05E02Episode TwoJune 13, 1988—
- S05E03Episode ThreeJune 20, 1988—
- S05E04Episode FourJune 27, 1988—
- S05E05Episode FiveJuly 4, 1988—
- S05E06Episode SixJuly 11, 1988—
- S05E07Episode SevenJuly 18, 1988—
Season06
- S06E01Episode OneFebruary 18, 1990—
- S06E02Episode TwoFebruary 25, 1990—
- S06E03Episode ThreeMarch 4, 1990—
- S06E04Episode FourMarch 11, 1990—
- S06E05Episode FiveMarch 18, 1990—
- S06E06Episode SixMarch 25, 1990—
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