How Do You Want Me? (1998–1999)

1. S01E01No One Can Hear You ScreamFebruary 24, 1998—Newly-weds Lisa and Ian Lyons move from London to her home village in rural Suffolk. Ian has trouble adapting to country life when he offend
2. S01E02Floppy, But Not Too FloppyMarch 3, 1998—Ian finally receives his first business assignment: taking the primary school annual photograph. However, things don’t go quite to plan as h
3. S01E03MonstrousMarch 10, 1998—Some intimate photographs of Ian and Lisa cause a stir when they are posted around the village. Desperate to ingratiate himself with the vil
4. S01E04Woof!March 17, 1998—Derek’s continued obsession with Lisa creates friction. To support a village charity gala, Ian invites one of his friends from the London co
5. S01E05The Hidden World of Country Fire StationsMarch 24, 1998—Ian travels round with the local fire service when he decides to write a book about them however, he uncovers a swindle they don’t want reve
6. S01E06Sausage, Balloon, BumMarch 31, 1998—There is a scandal in the village when Ian is accused of hitting a young boy. The Lyons find rural life rather dull and decide to enter the

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1. S02E01White Pubic HairNovember 10, 1999—When Ian falls through the barn roof, he is convinced that his father-in-law is trying to kill him. Lisa finds directing the school play rat
2. S02E02I’m Not an AlcoholicNovember 17, 1999—Lisa disagrees with the Headmaster about how the students should address the teachers. Ian gives up alcohol and has great difficulty getting
3. S02E03Nude Modelling ModuleNovember 24, 1999—Ian runs a photography course in an effort to improve business. However, he has issues with an unwanted admirer and is unable to find the nu
4. S02E04Bad BuildersDecember 8, 1999—Derek has problems when he hires Dean to redesign his kitchen. Meanwhile, Ian agrees to look after Helen’s clothes shop while she is on holi
5. S02E05Ready, Steady, KillDecember 15, 1999—Ian takes up shooting in an effort to bond with his father-in-law. Unfortunately, Ian alienates himself further and ends up shooting someone
6. S02E06The Pleasures of Village LifeDecember 22, 1999—Ian struggles to find somewhere to live and Dean seems to be the only available option. Helen and Derek get close. Lisa’s father begins to r

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