Season 8

01 Mrs. Reinhardt Episode 130th October 1981 An Englishwoman seeking to escape her marriage arrives at French hotel. 02 Last Summer's Child Episode 26th November 1981 A boy feels restless during a hot summer in prewar Cornwall. 03 Autumn Sunshine Episode 313th November 1981 04 The Grudge Fight Episode 427th November 1981 05 Virginia Fly Is Drowning Episode 54th December 1981 Secure in her suburban home, Virginia Fly dreams of a life of unbridled passion and romance. She feels her fantasies are about to become reality when she is asked to take part in a TV documentary about pre-marital love - a subject about which she is sadly ignorant... 06 Findings on a Late Afternoon Episode 611th December 1981 Gerald is on the edge of a complete breakdown. During an afternoon with his father, he starts to come to terms with the wounding confusions and mistakes of his past—his lies, his girlfriend's suicide, his mother's obsessive love of his younger brother, and her death in a hospital when he arrived too late to communicate his real feelings for her. 07 Dancing Country Episode 718th December 1981 The local country dancing team of old-age pensioners is forced to change its style when Jack, its leader, arrives with a new partner, one who is younger and prettier. 08 The Combination Episode 88th January 1982 09 A Silly Little Habit Episode 915th January 1982 An apparently happy and privileged woman begins shoplifting. 10 Aubrey Episode 1022nd January 1982 The story of Aubrey Beardsley, an English illustrator and author, whose black ink drawings were influenced by Japanese woodcuts, and depicted the grotesque, the decadent, and the erotic. He was a leading figure in the aesthetic movement which also included Oscar Wilde and James McNeill Whistler. 11 Preview Episode 1129th January 1982 Four television critics gather in a Wardour Street preview theatre to see a documentary and get the surprise of their lives. 12 Out of Step Episode 125th February 1982 A keen ballroom dancer becomes an alcoholic after discovering she's infertile. 13 A Shilling Life Episode 1312th February 1982 A once-famous writer, now long out of fashion, is interviewed by a disconcerting young woman. 14 The Workshop Episode 1419th February 1982 In 1945, just a year since the allied troops entered Paris, Simone arrives for her first day at M. Leon's tailoring workshop. 15 How Many Miles to Babylon? Episode 1526th February 1982 Wealthy Alexander Moore and working-class Jerry Crowe are childhood friends and, in 1914, find themselves in the same Army unit – Alex as an officer and Jerry as a private. They still remain close, however, until Jerry is court-martialed for desertion, and Alex is put in charge of the firing squad. 16 The Pigman's Protégé Episode 165th March 1982 In 1919, the carnage of WWI has left the country desperately short of young men. Maud, who runs the farm for her crippled father, decides that it is time for her young sister Clara to be married, and a husband could provide a strong pair of hands around the place. Stan the pigman seems to fix most things, why not this? 17 A Pocketful of Dreams Episode 1712th March 1982 At the moment, money is scarce and times are hard for everyone—even villains like Charlie and Denny are feeling the pinch. But their luck could change when a chance encounter with a film crew provides them with an eccentric method of getting their hands on a lot of loot. 18 Keeping in Touch Episode 1819th March 1982 When James pays one of his periodic visits to his mother, he finds her curiously resigned to the loneliness she's suffered for the years since her husband's death. Somehow, she has managed to keep all the family ties intact. 19 The Guest Episode 1926th March 1982 Gerald fancies himself as a bit of a gourmet and a trip to the gastronomic delights of France promises well. His wife Hilary isn't so sure; she isn't sure of a lot of things about Gerald just recently, but the menu at the extravagantly recommended La Petite Chanson provides an unexpected solution. 20 The Sidmouth Letters Episode 202nd April 1982 Academic scavenger Shorty believes he's tracked down some letters that reveal an unexpected side to Miss Jane Austen's nature. 21 The Queen of Annagh Episode 2116th April 1982 Nancy is the sole inhabitant of the Isle of Annagh off the west coast of Scotland. Although World War III is raging all around she sees little of it until Michael, a young pilot officer, pays an involuntary visit and is in danger of dragging the hostilities along with him. 22 By George Episode 2223rd April 1982 An anthropologist observed by one of his erstwhile victims — a sophisticated comedy. 23 Lunch Episode 2330th April 1982 Two women meet for lunch every two weeks to swap news. But this week is different. 24 Passing Through Episode 247th May 1982 At a railway public house, two strangers engage in a conversation and begin to open up about their life's. Richard is an alcoholic and former stockbroker is just been released from jail. Arthur works for the railway as a points operator. 25 Jake's End Episode 2514th May 1982 Jake's a professional, a married man with a reputation to maintain—and a bank to rob. 26 Housewarming Episode 2621st May 1982 Her husband Gary is behind on the central heating installation. Eunice, her best friend, has a crush on the lodger — an actor appearing in a violent play at the local rep. No wonder Tina is anxious about the housewarming. 27 Easy Money Episode 2728th May 1982 At a concert, Marcia picked Terry out of the crowd. So he no longer feels alone. Until he learns about her secret life and dare not tell his friends. 28 Potatohead Blues Episode 284th June 1982 Stan McVay has given up smoking, gone on a diet and feels like hell. He's also abandoned the Ulster spud and just learned that his teenage daughter is having an affair with a married man. 29 Irwin Shaw Triple Bill: The Man Who Married a French Wife / The Monument / The Girls in Their Summer Dresses Episode 2911th June 1982 Three short stories by Irwin Shaw. 30 Chains Episode 3018th June 1982 Eddie's 40th birthday party reunites friends not seen since the old days of ton-up bikes and early rock and roll. It could be a chance to relive those 'good times', if the others can only match Eddie's enthusiasm. 31 Come Into the Garden, Maud Episode 317th July 1982 A henpecked American visiting Europe is able to throw off his ghastly wife and find love. 32 A Song at Twilight Episode 329th July 1982 A famous writer finds that a long-suppressed secret is about to be revealed by his former mistress. 33 Fraulein Else Episode 3314th January 1983 34 Imaginary Friends Episode 341st April 1983 35 Possibilities Episode 3520th May 1983