Ida Willis goes to her employment agency, and finds herself with a new job - that of housekeeper to Robert Price and his wife. She soon discovers the man is her son Shane, whom she gave up for adoption many years earlier.
7 Episodes
Moving Out
E1
Moving OutRobert has finally got an opportunity to work as a GP in a private practice. But it means moving to Yorkshire. How's his 'other mother' going to take the news?
Moving In
E2
Moving InThe journey to Yorkshire proves to be extremely fraught, the car breaks down several times, and secretary Edith Parfitt gets more and more worried.
What Seems to Be the Trouble
E3
What Seems to Be the TroubleIda misses London life and struggles with the new slower-paced country life. She plans to pack her bags but a medical emergency soon changes her mind.
Friendship View Marriage
E4
Friendship View MarriageMrs Price and Wilfred plan a visit; when they arrive, Wilfred tells Ida he's set to propose to his 'Passion Flower', but his eye is elsewhere.
Hello Young Mothers
E5
Hello Young MothersAt the local corner shop, Ida overhears plans for a hostel for single mothers. She has to take on fiercely opposed shopkeeper Mrs Cross.
The Phantom of the Farmyard
E6
The Phantom of the FarmyardLonely in London, Mrs Price visits, intending to move in. Robert, Angie and Ida concoct a plan to put her off, a phantom rooster.
Surprise, Surprise
E7
Surprise, SurpriseIda drops some not-too-subtle hints that her birthday is approaching and tells Angie she wants a big strong man to carry her away. When the big day arrives, she's left wondering if she'll ever get what she really wants.
