Two's Company
Two's Company is a British television situation comedy series that ran from 1975-79. Produced by London Weekend Television for the ITV Network, the programme starred Elaine Stritch and Donald Sinden.
Seasons
1. The Bait
Air Date: 1975-09-06
Dorothy McNab is looking for a new butler. Robert Hiller knows he's going to take the position, but not until he's secured enough concessions.
2. The Housekeeping
Air Date: 1975-09-13
Dorothy is hosting a dinner party for an American Senator to secure his vote on a tax bill for American authors domiciled abroad. Robert ruins the evening having heard from a colleague that the Senator intends to vote against the bill.
3. Dorothy's Electrician
Air Date: 1975-09-20
Robert thinks the electrician that Dorothy has employed is not competent to carry out household repairs. Dorothy does not agree, but when the electrician messes up how will Dorothy save face?
4. The Patient
Air Date: 1975-09-27
Robert falls down the stairs and hurts his ankle. Dorothy takes him to casualty and can't believe how long they have to wait.
5. The Romance
Air Date: 1975-10-04
Dorothy has Sir Percy and his nephew coming round to take photos to promote her latest book. But when Sir Percy takes a shine to Dorothy will Robert be able to stop watching the cricket on TV to help her.
6. Robert's Mother
Air Date: 1975-10-11
Robert's mother is coming to stay and he warns Dorothy that she can be demanding. Dorothy soon discovers that this is the case and works out how to make her leave.
1. The Reluctant Traveller
Air Date: 1977-01-10
Dorothy wants to take Robert to New York. Robert is afraid of flying and wants to go on the QE2. Will he get his way?
2. The Burglary
Air Date: 1977-01-17
The McNab residence has been burgled. Robert worries that he will be a suspect because of a valuable painting stolen from his previous place of employment.
3. The Rubbish
Air Date: 1977-01-24
Robert has a disagreement with the dustbin men about collecting extra rubbish. Things get out of hand and a council supervisor is called in.
4. The Honeymoon
Air Date: 1977-01-31
An American friend of Dorothy's has asked her to patch up some differences that have appeared in her daughter's marriage.
5. Robert's Record Player
Air Date: 1977-02-07
Robert plays his records too loudly making their neighbor Mr Begley come round to complain. He irritates Dorothy and they end up in court.
6. The Guests
Air Date: 1977-02-14
When Dorothy is out shopping she meets a group of people on their way to India. She invites them back to the house for some food, but there's one problem, none of them are allowed to speak.
7. The Cleaning Ladies
Air Date: 1977-02-21
Dorothy and Robert disagree about the type of cleaner to employ. If they can't come to a decision they might have to do their own cleaning.
1. The Invitation
Air Date: 1978-01-22
Dorothy and Robert return to find that Dorothy has been invited to lunch with the Queen later that afternoon. Will she get there in time?
2. The Freezer
Air Date: 1978-01-29
Dorothy wants a freezer but Robert doesn't. It's going to take a lot of ingenuity to get him to agree.
3. The Pet
Air Date: 1978-02-05
Dorothy wants a dog but Robert doesn't like pets. She gets a dog on trial from a Mrs Shelton. How will Robert react?
4. The Take-Over Bid
Air Date: 1978-02-12
Dorothy's chauffeur Vincent is after Robert's job. Dorothy is tempted but realizes maybe it's better the devil you know.
5. The Virus
Air Date: 1978-02-19
Dorothy is in bed with a virus. Robert is looking after her but when he takes to his bed, Dorothy has to look after him.
6. The Critic
Air Date: 1978-02-26
Dorothy's book gets a bad review in the newspaper from an anonymous critic. Dorothy is not happy when she finds out it was Robert that wrote the review.
7. The Picnic
Air Date: 1978-03-05
It's Dorothy's birthday and Robert is taking her on a picnic. A couple of Dorothy's friends want to tag along but they get lost in convoy.
8. The Politicians
Air Date: 1978-03-26
Dorothy has two Members of Parliament as guests and Robert's class prejudice comes to the surface.
1. The Club
Air Date: 1979-01-14
Dorothy and Robert argue about who can control the heating thermostat. Dorothy and Robert agree that if she can enter his exclusively all male club for three hours within three days, she can take control of the heating.
2. The Clergy
Air Date: 1979-01-21
Dorothy offers her old dressing table to the boy scouts thinking it's to raise money for charity. When she finds out it's actually for a bonfire she says it's worth £300 pounds. It's not long before every charity wants a share.
3. The Salesman
Air Date: 1979-01-28
Dorothy and Robert encounter an extremely pushy door to door encyclopedia salesman who won't take no for an answer.
4. The Visiting Scots
Air Date: 1979-02-04
Dorothy is extremely nervous when her accountant visits to check her books. However, she shouldn't have worried as her accountant says she should be spending more to take advantage of the tax breaks.
5. The Silence
Air Date: 1979-02-11
Robert and Dorothy disagree about the type of tiles to get for the kitchen. When Robert buys the tiles he wanted a silence ensues. Things are resolved when Dorothy employs a couple of mediators.
6. The Rolls-Royce
Air Date: 1979-02-25
Robert wants Dorothy to buy a Rolls-Royce but Dorothy is having second thoughts. She relents in the end so that they can go to the opera in style.
7. The Friendly Aristocrats
Air Date: 1979-03-04
Dorothy is staying as a guest at a country house. Robert is mistaken as her partner and put in the guest suite. Fearing he'll have to stay in the servants' quarters if the truth is discovered, they decide to keep up the pretence. Things get difficult when mutual friends arrive.
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Rating
7.0/10
Release Date
1975-09-06
Episodes
28 (4 seasons)
Status
Ended
