Name: Two's Company
Uploaded: 2024-03-26T23:02:56.000Z
Description: This BAFTA-winning sitcom depicts the reluctant relationship between pushy American author Dorothy and her old-fashioned, disapproving butler Robert. Starring Elaine Stritch and Donald Sinden.

This BAFTA-winning sitcom depicts the reluctant relationship between pushy American author Dorothy and her old-fashioned, disapproving butler Robert. Starring Elaine Stritch and Donald Sinden.

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Dorothy McNab, an American writer living in England, is looking for a new butler. Robert Hiller applies for the job and knows he'll take the position - but not until he's secured enough concessions.

The Bait

Dorothy is expecting to host a U.S. senator for dinner, but Robert has other ideas about how the evening should go.

The Housekeeping

Robert thinks the electrician that Dorothy has employed is not competent to carry out household repairs.

Dorothy's Electrician

When Robert falls down the stairs, Dorothy takes him to casualty but can't believe how long they must wait.

The Patient

Dorothy has Sir Percy and his nephew coming round to take photos to promote her latest book. When Sir Percy takes a shine to Dorothy, will Robert be able to stop watching the cricket on TV to help her?

The Romance

Robert's mother is coming to stay and he warns Dorothy that she can be demanding. When this turns out to be more than true, Dorothy works out how to make her leave.

Robert's Mother

Dorothy wants to take Robert to New York, but Robert is afraid of flying and wants to go on the QE2.

The Reluctant Traveller

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.

The Burglary

When Robert has a disagreement with the dustbin men about collecting extra rubbish, things get out of hand and a council supervisor is called in.

The Rubbish

An American friend of Dorothy's asks her to intervene in her daughter's marriage problems.

The Honeymoon

Robert plays his records too loudly, making their neighbor Mr. Begley come round to complain. He irritates Dorothy and they end up in court.

Robert's Record Player

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.

The Guests

Dorothy and Robert disagree about the kind of cleaner to employ. If they can't come to a decision, they might have to do their own cleaning.

The Cleaning Ladies

At Christmas, both Dorothy and Robert are caught in lies - and have brought unannounced friends to the house.

A Loving Christmas

Dorothy has been invited to lunch with the Queen, but can she get there on such short notice?

The Invitation

Dorothy wants a freezer but Robert doesn't. It's going to take a lot of ingenuity to get him to agree.

The Freezer

Dorothy wants a dog but Robert doesn't like pets. She gets a dog on trial, but how will Robert react?

The Pet

Dorothy's chauffeur is after Robert's job. She is tempted but realises that it's better the devil you know.

The Take-Over Bid

Robert looks after an ill Dorothy, but when he takes to his own bed Dorothy has to look after him.

The Virus

Dorothy's book gets a bad review in the newspaper from an anonymous critic. It is soon revealed that critic was actually Robert, and Dorothy is not happy.

The Critic

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.

The Picnic

Dorothy has two members of Parliament as guests and Robert's class prejudice comes to the surface.

The Politicians

Dorothy and Robert argue about who can control the heating thermostat and strike a deal.

The Club

Chaos ensues when Dorothy offers an old dressing table to the Boy Scouts and it ends up at a bonfire.

The Clergy

Dorothy and Robert encounter a pushy door-to-door encyclopedia salesman who won't take no for an answer.

The Salesman

Dorothy is extremely nervous when her accountant visits to check her books, but it turns out his advice is that she should be spending more to take advantage of tax breaks.

The Visiting Scots

In another classic dispute, Robert and Dorothy disagree about the type of tiles to get for the kitchen.

The Silence

Dorothy is having second thoughts about buying the Rolls-Royce that Robert enthusiastically supports.

The Rolls-Royce

At a country house, Dorothy and Robert pretend to be partners so he can avoid the servants' quarters.

Two's Company

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