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The Mistress

TV·1985–1987·2 seasons, 12 episodes·BBC Two·Comedy·30m

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The Mistress is a British sitcom that aired on BBC2 from 1985 to 1987. Starring Felicity Kendal and Jane Asher, it was written by Carla Lane. The Mistress features Kendal playing Maxine, a young florist who is having an affair with a married man, whose wife was played by Jane Asher. It was disliked by some viewers, who were unhappy at seeing Felicity Kendal, who was best known as the innocent Barbara Good, playing a woman sleeping with someone else's husband.

Cast

Episodes by season

Season016Episodes1985AiredSeason avg
  1. S01E01The Mistress S01E01Series 1, Episode 1January 17, 1985Felicity Kendal stars as the mistress of Luke, played by Jack Galloway, who is married to Helen, played by Jane Asher.
  2. S01E02The Mistress S01E02Series 1, Episode 2January 24, 1985It’s clear that nothing will break Luke’s marriage – but is he really enjoying the best of both worlds?
  3. S01E03The Mistress S01E03Series 1, Episode 3January 31, 1985Luke is on dangerous ground, with both Maxine and Helen feeling they could do with a bit more attention.
  4. S01E04The Mistress S01E04Series 1, Episode 4February 7, 1985Luke is in a turmoil when Maxine threatens to leave.
  5. S01E05The Mistress S01E05Series 1, Episode 5February 14, 1985Luke arranges a free Sunday so that he can make things up with Maxine, but she has other ideas.
  6. S01E06The Mistress S01E06Series 1, Episode 6February 21, 1985Luke realises that he must fulfil his promise to Maxine and spend a whole weekend with her.

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

Season026Episodes1987AiredSeason avg
  1. S02E01The Mistress S02E01Series 2, Episode 1January 22, 1987Whispering sweet nothings into your true love's ear is an essential birthday treat - but can Maxine look forward to it?
  2. S02E02The Mistress S02E02Series 2, Episode 2January 29, 1987Maxine decides to end the affair – before Luke phones to say Helen is away for the week. Can she stick to her guns?
  3. S02E03The Mistress S02E03Series 2, Episode 3February 5, 1987Having stayed at Maxine's while his wife was away, Luke goes into hospital with appendicitis. Can Maxine make Luke's house look lived in?
  4. S02E04The Mistress S02E04Series 2, Episode 4February 12, 1987Luke finds himself in the unusual position of spending a night at home alone. Why have both his wife and mistress deserted him at the same t
  5. S02E05Series 2, Episode 5February 19, 1987Luke realises that the only way he can heal the breach with Maxine is by spending a Sunday together. She, however, has other plans.
  6. S02E06Series 2, Episode 6February 26, 1987Luke's wife finds out about Maxine, but takes the whole thing in her stride.

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

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