TV Show

Second Thoughts

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.

TV Show Stats +8%

5 seasons

49 episodes total

Status

Ended

First Aired

1991

Rating

TV Show

6.6/10

5 votes • HD

Season 1

7 episodes
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Found and Lost
Episode 1

Found and Lost

Episode 1 • May 03, 1991

Faith introduces Bill to her children as they prepare to move in together.

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Match of the Day
Episode 2

Match of the Day

Episode 2 • May 10, 1991

In spite of Liza's interference, Bill and Faith are reconciled and Faith suggests Bill goes to watch Joe playing football.

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Night Moves
Episode 3

Night Moves

Episode 3 • May 17, 1991

Bill decides it's time he spent the night at Faith's house. But with two children and a dog to contend with, it's not going to be easy.

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She Who Hesitates
Episode 4

She Who Hesitates

Episode 4 • May 24, 1991

Bill asks Faith to go out with him for the evening. But when she is unable to because of her commitments at home, he criticises her lack of spontaneity.

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Nursing a Conscience
Episode 5

Nursing a Conscience

Episode 5 • May 31, 1991

When Bill is taken ill with food poisoning, he learns what it's like being with Faith twenty-four hours a day.

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The Late Late Show
Episode 6

The Late Late Show

Episode 6 • Jun 07, 1991

With certain areas of the house in need of decoration, Bill is given a preview of what living with two teenagers will be like.

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Season 2

12 episodes
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Rebel without a Pause
Episode 1

Rebel without a Pause

Episode 1 • Jan 03, 1992

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

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Overtaken by Events
Episode 2

Overtaken by Events

Episode 2 • Jan 10, 1992

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

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Health and Efficiency
Episode 3

Health and Efficiency

Episode 3 • Jan 17, 1992

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.

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The Rhythm of Strife
Episode 4

The Rhythm of Strife

Episode 4 • Jan 24, 1992

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

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Maybe, Baby
Episode 5

Maybe, Baby

Episode 5 • Jan 31, 1992

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

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Love and Hisses
Episode 6

Love and Hisses

Episode 6 • Feb 07, 1992

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

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Season 3

15 episodes
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Sleeping Partner
Episode 1

Sleeping Partner

Episode 1 • Oct 18, 1992

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

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Youth and Consequences
Episode 2

Youth and Consequences

Episode 2 • Oct 25, 1992

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

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Vice Principle
Episode 3

Vice Principle

Episode 3 • Nov 01, 1992

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.

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Double Booked
Episode 4

Double Booked

Episode 4 • Nov 08, 1992

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

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Is Everybody Happy?
Episode 5

Is Everybody Happy?

Episode 5 • Nov 15, 1992

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

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Occupational Hazard
Episode 6

Occupational Hazard

Episode 6 • Nov 22, 1992

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.

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Season 4

7 episodes
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Last Words
Episode 1

Last Words

Episode 1 • Oct 29, 1993

Hannah endeavours to console a distraught Faith, who is in shock after discovering Bill and Liza in a compromising situation.

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Into the Fire
Episode 2

Into the Fire

Episode 2 • Nov 05, 1993

Bill is determined that all is over between him and Faith and moves in with Richard permanently.

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One More Time
Episode 3

One More Time

Episode 3 • Nov 12, 1993

Bill and Faith are reconciled, but Faith suggests they take their relationship one step at a time, beginning with a romantic courtship.

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Auld Acquaintance
Episode 4

Auld Acquaintance

Episode 4 • Nov 19, 1993

Bill takes Faith to Scotland to spend a weekend with his mother.

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Mr. Fixit
Episode 5

Mr. Fixit

Episode 5 • Dec 03, 1993

Domestic strife returns when Bill and Faith decide to add a conservatory to the rear of their premises.

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Whose Birthday is it Anyway?
Episode 6

Whose Birthday is it Anyway?

Episode 6 • Dec 10, 1993

Faith gets very excited over Joe's eighteenth birthday. But will her plans for a big family occasion be spoiled?

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Season 5

8 episodes
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What's New?
Episode 1

What's New?

Episode 1 • Aug 26, 1994

Joe is having a bad day and decides not to go to work, causing Faith to worry about him.

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Work Experience
Episode 2

Work Experience

Episode 2 • Sep 02, 1994

Liza leaves her job as Vista's editor, paving the way for Bill to take over the magazine's top job.

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She's Leaving Home
Episode 3

She's Leaving Home

Episode 3 • Sep 09, 1994

Faith finally has enough of her offspring's demands and decides to move out to teach them a lesson.

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Mortal Thoughts
Episode 4

Mortal Thoughts

Episode 4 • Sep 16, 1994

Faith's new job for a health magazine makes her more aware of health-related issues, and she begins advising everyone else on how they should eat and live.

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Dress Circle
Episode 5

Dress Circle

Episode 5 • Sep 23, 1994

Faith has a temperature and has to stay in bed. As a result, Bill has to search for someone else to accompany him to the magazine's annual dinner.

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Sporting Chance
Episode 6

Sporting Chance

Episode 6 • Sep 30, 1994

Faith comes over all protective when Joe starts college. Meanwhile, Richard organises a charity week at the wine bar.

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