May to December
Season 4
Alec Callendar, a Pinner solicitor, meets and falls in love with Zoe Angel, a woman half his age: their relationship, as well as the ups and downs of Alec's office mates: his secretaries, Hilary and Miss Flood, and Alec's son, Jamie.
Where to Watch Season 4
6 Episodes
- This Could Be the Start of Something Big
E1This Could Be the Start of Something BigAlec and Zoe return from their honeymoon to find a distinctly cold atmosphere at the office because Miss Flood is not happy about Hilary's engagement to Anthony. Simone is,of course,still not happy with her father's actions but she has news of her own - like Zoe she is also pregnant. - Just Like a Woman
E2Just Like a WomanAlec's niece Clothilde comes over from Paris to improve her English and Alec thinks it would be a good idea for her to help the pregnant Zoe around the house. Zoe is less happy feeling that Alec doubts her ability to cope but Jamie thrives on having an attractive young lady to be seen around with. Eventually Clothilde appreciates that Zoe is fully able to cope on her own and returns to France. - I'm Old Fashioned
E3I'm Old FashionedAlec has a new client Peter Grant,who plays Inspector Dangerfield in a television series and Alec asks him to dinner. Zoe believes Alec is homophobic because of comments he has made about her new,gay colleague. However there is a surprise when he turns out to be Peter's partner. Hilary has split with Anthony but still advises Miss Flood on how to act when meeting Gerald's family. - The Party's Over
E4The Party's OverAlec buys a Cluedo game at the church jumble sale and invites Miss Flood and Gerald and Hilary to come round and play it with himself,Zoe and Jamie. There is a bit of an anti-climax when Hilary reveals the killer's identity but,after everybody has left,a poorly Zoe is rushed to hospital where she suffers a miscarriage. - The Crying GameE5
The Crying GameAlec is concerned that Zoe seems to be in denial about the miscarriage. He gets her a dog to cheer her up but to no avail. Finally she breaks down and they have a heart to heart,deciding they should spend some time away together. With Anthony gone Hilary is now anxious to win back Derek whilst Miss Flood and Gerald announce their engagement. - Catch the BouquetE6
Catch the BouquetThe big day is approaching for Vera Flood to marry her Gerald. She begins to doubt whether or not she is doing the right thing but, after a pep talk from Alec and Zoe, which strengthens their relationship, goes ahead with the wedding. Hilary, hopeful of wedding bells with Derek, aims to catch the bouquet but it falls apart in mid-air.
