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Second Thoughts
1991 - 1994 6.6 (5 votes) 5 Seasons
Genres
Comedy
Networks
ITV1

Second Thoughts

Overview

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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Seasons

Season 2 (1992)

No overview available.

12 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Rebel without a Pause
1992-01-03

Faith is worried that she has been neglecting Hannah and Joe by spending too much time with Bill.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 2: Overtaken by Events
1992-01-10

Faith is not enjoying teaching Hannah to drive, and challenges Bill to attempt the task.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 3: Health and Efficiency
1992-01-17

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.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 4: The Rhythm of Strife
1992-01-24

Bill cuts all his ties with his bachelor lifestyle when he decides to sell his flat to Liza.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 5: Maybe, Baby
1992-01-31

With Hannah and Joe growing up, Faith contemplates having a baby with Bill.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 6: Love and Hisses
1992-02-07

Richard offers Bill the opportunity to launch Vista magazine in America, which would mean emigrating.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 7: Room with a Queue
1992-02-14

With Hannah about to leave for university, Faith, Bill and Joe are keen to acquire her soon-to-be-vacant bedroom.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 8: Foreign Exchange
1992-02-21

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.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 9: Recipe for Disaster
1992-02-28

Faith is looking forward to having some friends from Australia over to dinner.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 10: Affair Assessment
1992-03-06

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.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 11: Come as You Were
1992-03-13

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.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 12: Love, Honour and Delay
1992-03-20

Bill and Faith attempt to marry again. Will it all go according to plan this time round?

Runtime: 30 min
Season 3 (1992)

No overview available.

15 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Sleeping Partner
1992-10-18

While collecting her daughter from university, Faith is shocked to discover that Hannah has been sleeping with her boyfriend.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 2: Youth and Consequences
1992-10-25

What with Bill worrying about his image and Hilary's new toy boy, Faith is beginning to feel old.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 3: Vice Principle
1992-11-01

Bill decides to work on ideas for a new magazine at home for a week. But with Faith working there as well, there are problems abound.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 4: Double Booked
1992-11-08

Faith and Bill spend a night away from home in a nearby hotel in the hope of a romantic break.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 5: Is Everybody Happy?
1992-11-15

Bill is fed up with Joe being inconsiderate, and Faith contrives to reunite Richard and Marjorie.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 6: Occupational Hazard
1992-11-22

Faith is looking forward to having a holiday with Bill, but her plans may have to be put on hold when news of Bill's new business venture comes through.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 7: Hello, Goodbye
1992-11-29

When Faith finds out Bill is coming home for a few days, she plans a romantic weekend for them both.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 8: Labour of Love
1992-12-13

Now redundant, Bill decides on a complete change of career, starting with a bit of DIY.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 9: Short Change
1992-12-20

Faith asks Richard to give Bill his job back, while Bill is considering moving upmarket.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 10: Sobering Thoughts
1993-01-08

Liza has been appointed editor of Vista, much to Bill's dismay. Meanwhile, Richard seems to have found a new vocation in life.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 11: Old Problem
1993-01-15

Liza gets taken in, Joe gets a job, and Bill gets a year older.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 12: Heartburn
1993-01-22

Bill's doctor advises him to relax, but with Hannah having boyfriend troubles, it's not that simple.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 13: Faint Possibility
1993-01-29

Hannah's fainting in the wine bar causes Richard to set Bill thinking about what may be the cause of it.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 14: Otherwise Engaged
1993-02-05

Everyone is dismayed by Joe's decision to marry Louise. Could an old face from the past change his mind?

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 15: Management Decision
1993-02-12

Bill and Faith's relationship is going through a sticky patch. Matters aren't helped when he and Liza are sent on a management training course in Wales.

Runtime: 30 min

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