The Mistress
★ 5.5 · 1985 · 30m · Comedy
The Mistress is a British sitcom that aired on BBC2 from 1985 to 1987. Starring Felicity Kendal and Jane Asher, it was written by Carla Lane. The Mistress features Kendal playing Maxine, a young florist who is having an affair with a married man, whose wife was played by Jane Asher. It was disliked by some viewers, who were unhappy at seeing Felicity Kendal, who was best known as the innocent Barbara Good, playing a woman sleeping with someone else's husband.
Episodes
1. Series 1, Episode 130m · Felicity Kendal stars as the mistress of Luke, played by Jack Galloway, who is married to Helen, played by Jane Asher.
2. Series 1, Episode 230m · It’s clear that nothing will break Luke’s marriage – but is he really enjoying the best of both worlds?
3. Series 1, Episode 330m · Luke is on dangerous ground, with both Maxine and Helen feeling they could do with a bit more attention.
4. Series 1, Episode 430m · Luke is in a turmoil when Maxine threatens to leave.
5. Series 1, Episode 530m · Luke arranges a free Sunday so that he can make things up with Maxine, but she has other ideas.
6. Series 1, Episode 630m · Luke realises that he must fulfil his promise to Maxine and spend a whole weekend with her.More Like This
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