Ep 7. The Book Signing

As Time Goes By is a British sitcom that originally aired from 1992 to 2005. The show follows the love story of Jean Pargetter, a widow who runs a secretarial agency, and Lionel Hardcastle, an author who was once in the military. The couple lost touch after a whirlwind romance in the 1950s and were reunited decades later.

Season 2 episode 7, titled "The Book Signing," follows Jean and Lionel as they attend a book signing event for Lionel's latest novel. Jean is excited to support her partner and is proud of his success, but Lionel is less enthusiastic. He is uncomfortable with the attention that comes with being a successful author and is worried about what people will think of his book.

As the couple arrives at the event, they are greeted by a group of adoring fans who are thrilled to meet Lionel. Jean is happy to see the excitement and tells Lionel that he should enjoy the attention. Lionel is still hesitant and feels out of place amongst the fans. While he is signing books, he feels like he is putting on a show and is not being himself.

As the day goes on, Lionel becomes more comfortable with the event. He meets with a journalist who is interested in his story and opens up about his life as an author. Jean is proud of him and happy to see him so confident.

However, things take a turn when Lionel's ex-girlfriend, Alistair, shows up at the event. Alistair is a successful author herself and Lionel is jealous of her success. He is worried that his book won't measure up to hers and that people will think less of him because of it.

Jean tries to reassure Lionel and reminds him that he is successful in his own way. She tells him that his success is not measured by the number of books he sells, but by the impact he has on his readers.

As the event comes to a close, Lionel thanks Jean for her support. He realizes that he has been too focused on what others think and not enough on his own happiness. With Jean's encouragement, Lionel is able to see the value in his work and is proud of what he has accomplished.

"The Book Signing" is a heartwarming episode that highlights the importance of following your passions and believing in yourself. Through Lionel and Jean's experiences, the show encourages viewers to pursue their own dreams and not be held back by self-doubt.