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As Time Goes By is a British romantic comedy television series that follows the story of two former lovers, Jean Pargetter and Lionel Hardcastle, as they reunite after being separated for almost 38 years. In season 4, episode 5 titled Welcome News, Jean and Lionel's relationship continues to evolve as they navigate their new lives together.
The episode begins with Jean and Lionel enjoying a quiet evening at their home in the countryside. While sipping on their glasses of wine, they discuss their plans for the upcoming week, which include some gardening and a trip to the theater. However, their plans take a sudden turn when Jean receives a phone call from Lionel's son-in-law, Alistair, with some exciting news.
Alistair reveals that Lionel's estranged daughter, Judy, has gotten engaged and is planning to get married soon. Although Lionel is initially reluctant to reconnect with Judy, Jean persuades him to attend her wedding. Lionel is hesitant about going but eventually agrees to it.
The next day, Jean and Lionel travel to London to visit Lionel's old friend, Harry, who is now a famous author. As they catch up over lunch, Harry informs Lionel about his plans to write a book about his life, which would include details about his relationships with his former girlfriends. Lionel is immediately intrigued by the idea and offers to help Harry with his book by sharing his own experiences.
As Jean and Lionel leave Harry's apartment, they run into an old acquaintance, Sandy. Jean is surprised to learn that Sandy is now a successful businesswoman and is excited to catch up with her. However, Lionel is not as enthusiastic about seeing her since he had a brief fling with Sandy many years ago.
With Judy's wedding approaching, Jean and Lionel begin to plan their trip to Los Angeles. While in LA, they visit with Judy and her fiancé, Paul, who are both airline pilots. The couple seems happy together, but Lionel is still feeling uneasy about being reunited with his daughter after so many years.
As the wedding day arrives, Jean and Lionel arrive at the venue, and Judy hastily greets them. However, Lionel's nerves get the best of him, and he starts drinking heavily which leads to a bit of drama. Throughout the wedding festivities, Jean tries to comfort Lionel and assure him that everything will be fine. After a heartful talk with Jean, Lionel works up the courage to have a reconciliation with his daughter.
The episode ends with Jean and Lionel returning home from Los Angeles. Together they discuss the events of the trip and Lionel's emotional journey towards reconciliation with his daughter Judy. Jean and Lionel bond over the experiences they shared and toast their new memories together.
As Time Goes By season 4 episode 5, titled Welcome News, is an emotionally charged and poignant episode that tackles the complex relationships between fathers and daughters. It showcases the importance of forgiveness and the complexities of family relationships, all while maintaining the show's signature wit and humor. The episode is a testament to the show's ability to combine lighthearted comedy with serious, thought-provoking themes.
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CastJudi DenchGeoffrey PalmerJoan SimsJoan SimsRichard Holmes
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First AiredApril 2, 1995
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Runtime28 min
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LanguageEnglish
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IMDB Rating8.0 (105)
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