Michael Williams
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Synopsis
A Fine Romance is a British situation comedy starring husband-and-wife team Judi Dench and Michael Williams. Dench's sister was played by Susan Penhaligon. It was produced by London Weekend Television and written by Bob Larbey. It was first broadcast on 8 November 1981. It lasted for 26 episodes over four series; the final episode being broadcast on 17 February 1984. The series takes its name from a song in the 1936 film Swing Time, starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, which Dench recorded as the theme music. The series was nominated for nine BAFTA British Academy Television Awards and a winner of two, both for Dench's performance in 1982 and 1985.
Episodes
Season 1
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- 1. First MeetingNow viewing1981-11-0130mAmbushed once again by Helen and Phil, her matchmaking sister and brother-in-law, Laura escapes from the party after being introduced to Mike. Mike, trying to flee from Laura, chooses the same hiding place.
- 2. Different Answers1981-11-0830mThe day after the party, Helen and Phil get conflicting accounts when they check in with the presumed lovebirds. The effort to get their stories straight gives Laura and Mike an excuse for an excursion.
- 3. The Restaurant1981-11-1530mMike is ready to jump at another party invitation, but when Laura refuses to go along he invites her out to dinner instead. His attempts to impress her go over the top when Laura loses a contact lens on the restaurant carpet.
- 4. Unlucky in Love1981-11-2230mA new romance buds for Laura, but gets nipped when she discovers the attractive man she met on a business trip to Brussels is already over-committed. Mike's work also leads to a romantic disappointment that is coincidentally related to Laura's.
- 5. How to Avoid Bankruptcy1981-11-2930mWhen Laura realizes Mike's business is failing, she sets out to help him shore up his capital and his morale. Mike winds up rescuing the business himself without exactly coming up a winner.
- 6. Keep Them Apart1981-12-0630mMike's van, and where he can park it for the night in Laura's neighborhood, gets in the way of moving their relationship to a higher plane. Sensing the stall, Helen and Phil decide they need to help Mike and Laura move on.
- 7. Playing Games1981-12-1330mLaura's insecurity mars the couple's first morning together. After seeing Mike with an attractive lunch date, Laura becomes jealous and seeks the company of a neurotic family friend who sticks to her like glue.
Cast
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Judi Dench
Laura Dalton
Susan Penhaligon
Helen
Richard Warwick
Phil
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Is A Fine Romance available to watch online?
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How many seasons does A Fine Romance have?
A Fine Romance has 4 seasons and 26 episodes.
When did A Fine Romance first air?
A Fine Romance first aired in 1981.
Is A Fine Romance still running?
A Fine Romance's status on TMDB is: Ended.
What genre is A Fine Romance?
A Fine Romance is classified as Comedy.