A late '80s British comedy about a married couple, Trevor (
Richard Griffiths) and Carol Beasley (
Frances De La Tour). The series starts with the move of the Beasley's to London from Bolton, so that Trevor can assume the position of Head of English at a London school. Meanwhile, Carol is left at their new London dwelling to take care of their six-month old infant. Carol would prefer to work and resents Trevor. Meanwhile, Trevor has a good new job and is able to resume an old childhood friendship with Brian Thompson (
Tim Healy; who just happens to live nearby).