S01E01 Fourth Cousin Kimberley
Ashley falls in love with a distant relation at his mother's funeral.
Spark
Overview
Following the death of his long time terminally ill mother, Ashley, enthusiastically aided and abetted by his sister-in-law, Colette, decides that he needs a wife if only for something to do with his big, now empty house. However, the task of finding a wife turns out to be not as easy as it seems, as Ashley has not had much contact with women in recent years and then there is always the delicate problem of the dull, safe, ever present Gillian to be solved. She and her mother have already settled the question of a wife for Ashley if only Gillian would do something about it!!
Episodes
S01E02 Beth
To help him in his search for marital fulfilment, Colette arranges for Ashley to meet an attractive divorcee.
S01E04 Ursula
Ashley is under pressure from Mike to continue his relationship with Ursula Craig.
S01E05 Ursula Sober This Time
Ashley is determined to end his relationship with Ursula Craig. But she has other ideas.
S01E06 The Girl At The Bull's Head
Having escaped from Ursula, Ashley meets a goddess-like barmaid at a local hostelry.
Cast
James Fleet
Ashley Parkerwell
Anne Reid
Mrs. Rudge
Jan Francis
Colette
Rebecca Raybone
Gillian
Brigit Forsyth
Mrs. Wells
