Second Thoughts

1991–1994 · Ended · 5 seasons · 49 episodes · Comedy · United Kingdom

Channel ITV1 · Starring Julia Sawalha, Lynda Bellingham, Belinda Lang

Second thoughts is a British sitcom that ran from 3 May 1991 to 14 October 1994. It was broadcast on ITV and made by LWT. It was followed by a sequel, Faith in the future. Second thoughts followed the lives of two middle-aged divorcees, Bill MacGregor and Faith Greyshott, from very different backgrounds trying to develop a relationship, despite the pressures pulling it apart. Second thoughts was based upon the real-life relationship of the writers, husband and wife Jan Etherington and Gavin Petrie. It originally aired as a radio series on BBC Radio 4 broadcast between 1 November 1988 and 23 July 1992. The radio series consisted of four series and a Christmas special broadcast in 1992 with a total of 31 episodes. The radio scripts were used for the television series on ITV. The fifth series was considered weaker than the first four series; it was the only series not to be based on the original radio scripts. Second thoughts ended on 14 October 1994, but has since been repeated on ITV3. The original radio series is often replayed on BBC7.
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Episodes

12 episodes · January 1992 – March 1992
  1. Episode 1: 1. Rebel without a PauseJanuary 3, 1992 · 30 min
    Faith is worried that she has been neglecting Hannah and Joe by spending too much time with Bill.
  2. Episode 2: 2. Overtaken by EventsJanuary 10, 1992 · 30 min
    Faith is not enjoying teaching Hannah to drive, and challenges Bill to attempt the task.
  3. Episode 3: 3. Health and EfficiencyJanuary 17, 1992 · 30 min
    Bill gives Faith a weekend at a health farm for a birthday present, leaving him in charge at the house on his own for the first time.
  4. Episode 4: 4. The Rhythm of StrifeJanuary 24, 1992 · 30 min
    Bill cuts all his ties with his bachelor lifestyle when he decides to sell his flat to Liza.
  5. Episode 5: 5. Maybe, BabyJanuary 31, 1992 · 30 min
    With Hannah and Joe growing up, Faith contemplates having a baby with Bill.
  6. Episode 6: 6. Love and HissesFebruary 7, 1992 · 30 min
    Richard offers Bill the opportunity to launch Vista magazine in America, which would mean emigrating.
Show 6 more episodes
  1. Episode 7: 7. Room with a QueueFebruary 14, 1992 · 30 min
    With Hannah about to leave for university, Faith, Bill and Joe are keen to acquire her soon-to-be-vacant bedroom.
  2. Episode 8: 8. Foreign ExchangeFebruary 21, 1992 · 30 min
    Now that Hannah has left for university in Liverpool, Faith, enjoying the extra space, is none-too-pleased when Joe is keen to accommodate an Italian exchange student.
  3. Episode 9: 9. Recipe for DisasterFebruary 28, 1992 · 30 min
    Faith is looking forward to having some friends from Australia over to dinner.
  4. Episode 10: 10. Affair AssessmentMarch 6, 1992 · 30 min
    Bill has been working late almost every night recently to cover up for the adulterous Richard, and it is beginning to affect his home life with Faith.
  5. Episode 11: 11. Come as You WereMarch 13, 1992 · 30 min
    Faith has a heart-to-heart with Richard and convinces him to end his affair for Marjorie's sake. Meanwhile, Liza finds a new man.
  6. Episode 12: 12. Love, Honour and DelayMarch 20, 1992 · 30 min
    Bill and Faith attempt to marry again. Will it all go according to plan this time round?

Credits

Film and series details

EPISODE LENGTH
30 minutes
FIRST AIRED
May 3, 1991
LAST AIRED
October 14, 1994

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