As Time Goes By_
Two lovers are reunited after decades apart following a mutual misunderstanding.
Created By
Colin Bostock-Smith
Network
BBC One
Episodes
67
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Overview
As Time Goes By has 10 seasons with 67 episodes spanning 1992-2005.
Judi Dench →
Year context
As Time Goes By first aired 34 years ago in 1992.
CAST (5)
SEASONS (10 seasons, 67 episodes)
SEASON 1
01
You Must Remember This
We meet the two main characters: Lionel and Jean. In the pilot episode, Lionel is in a hotel cafe giving a waitress a hard time.…
02
Getting to Know You --- Again
Jean and Lionel look no closer to renewing their relationship when Lionel checks out of his hotel without telling Jean. However, Lionel's publisher, Alistair, convinces…
03
The Copper Kettle
Lionel is about to go on a lecture circuit, so he invites Jean for a day out. The revisit some old haunts, only to discover…
04
Surprise, Surprise
Judith persuades Jean to surprise Lionel by going along to his lecture in Nowrich. However, it is Jean who gets the surprise when she finds…
05
Relationships
The trip to Nowrich has changed Jean and Lionel's relationship. While Alistair still continues his romantic overtures to Jean, Lionel attempts to smooth things over…
06
The Picnic
Jean and Lionel are both flattered by the romantic attentions of Alistair and Judith, but decide that things cannot continue as they are. Jean bets…
SEASON 2
01
White Hunter
Lionel is nervous regarding an upcoming photo shoot for the cover of his book. Despite advice from Jean and Judith that whatever helps sell the…
02
A Weekend Away
Jean is put on the spot when Judith goes away for the weekend, and the house is left empty. She is somewhat flustered with all…
03
Visiting Rocky
Lionel takes Jean to see his eccentric father Rocky, the complete opposite of Lionel's gruff self.
04
Why?
Lionel wonders why Alistair, a rich, successful publisher would be interested in publishing Lionel's less-than-blockbuster book.
05
Misunderstandings
During a weekend at Jean's sister-in-law's house, Jean and Lionel invent more and more ridiculous claims to cover-up their romance thirty-eight years ago.
06
The Cruise
Jean becomes angry when Lionel invites her along on a cruise as a 'freebie'.
07
The Book Signing
The book is finally published, and Lionel begins a nationwide book-signing tour.
SEASON 3
01
We'll Always Have Paris
While on a romantic holiday in paris Jean and Lionel must help a young couple who are fighting.
02
Rocky's Wedding Day
It's Rocky and Madge's wedding day but, things don't go quite as planned.
03
Living Together, But Where?
Jean and Lionel finally decide to live together but, each assume that the other one is moving into their place. Later Lionel get's arrested outside…
04
Covering Up
Jean's sister-in-law has decided to visit the ""lovebirds"" at Jean's house. Unfortunatly Jean has to cover up the fact that she and Lionel still have…
05
Moving In
Lionel finally agrees to move in with Jean.
06
Branching Out
With Jean opening up a new branch of her secretarial agency Sandy and Judy have different ideas who should be in charge of it.
07
The Mini Series
Alistair comes back from the states with news that a television company wants to turn Lionel's book into a miniseries. While trying to make copies…
08
A Trip to Los Angeles
Jean and Lionel arrive in Los Angeles to discuss the miniseries being made from Lionel's book.
09
Dealing with Sally
Jean comes back from the states to find that the new branch manager she hired isn't working out. So she decides to handle it but,…
10
Problems, Problems
Jean and Lionel aren't happy with how the miniseries project is coming. Jean hires Lionel a new secretary. While Rocky and Madge have an accident.
SEASON 4
01
A House Full of Women
Jean decides to turn the spare room into Lionel's office. But, plans change when Judy announces that Sandy has just broken up with her live-in…
02
Rewrites
The television company making a miniseries out of Lionel's book ask him to make it a little sexier. Jean hires a new secretary for Lionel…
03
Getting Rid of Gwen
Jean trys to help Lionel come up with a plan to get rid of Ms. Flack. While Ms. Flack decides to move away to her…
04
The Affair
Jean's sister-in-law decides to move in with her and Lionel after she finds out her husband is having an affair. Actually he being so secretive…
05
Welcome News
Rocky decides to give Lionel his country house in-which the film crew for the miniseries has decided to shoot. Jean and Lionel get engaged.
06
The Anniversary Party
Stephen plans a surprise anniversary party for Penny but, mixes up the dates. While Jean and Lionel argue about being ""engaged"".
07
Wedding Preparations
Jean and Lionel finally set a date for the wedding. While the women are planning the wedding, Lionel finally finishes his script for the miniseries.
08
Wedding Day Nerves
Lionel and Jean's wedding day arrives. Lionel has to deal with a case of nerves while Jean has to deal with her sister-in-laws meddling.
09
Judith's New Romance
Judy gets a new boyfriend and Jean decides to ""help"" out her daughter.
10
Improvements?
Lionel gets some suggestions for improvements to his script for the miniseries. Jean and Lionel argue over her retirement that has yet to happen. Later…
SEASON 5
01
The Country Set
Jean and Lionel spend a weekend in the country at Rocky's house. Upon arriving, they are visited by ""the country set.""
02
Lionel's Ex-Wife
Lionel's ex-wife, Margaret, asks him out for a drink, and he asks Jean to go with him. When Margaret arrives she isn't at all like…
03
Lionel's New Hobby
Lionel starts building model boats as a way to pass the time. Jean worries about Lionel. Alistair trys to get Lionel to work on another…
04
Avoiding the Country Set
Jean and Lionel visit the country house again but, this time try to avoid the townspeople that caused them so much trouble the last time…
05
Broadcast Plans
Alistair trys to get Lionel and Jean to go with him to the screening of the miniseries in the states. Lionel not liking the changes…
06
At Death's Door
The miniseries based on Lionel's book is finally aired on U.S. television. When Jean's sister-in-law Penny has to go into the hopital she thinks things…
07
Showered with Gifts
Lionel and Jean befriend the villagers who shower the couple with gifts.
SEASON 6
01
The Stalker
Lionel fears he's losing his strength. So when a stalker starts following Sandy home he decides to show he can take care of the situation.…
02
The Psychotherapist
Just as Lionel is getting used to his new leisurely lifestyle, Jean steps up her pace at work and home. Jean decides to see a…
03
The Dinner Party
Jean and Lionel must endure a trying evening with Jeans' sister-in-law.
04
What's Wrong with Mrs Bale?
Jean and Lionel visit the country house and find Mrs. Bale in an odd mood. After Jean suggests Lionel talk to Mrs. Bale to find…
05
Alistair's Engagement
Alistair surprises everyone by announcing his engagement to someone he just met named Mercury. Judy's new boyfriend Paul lies to her and she breaks up…
06
The House Next Door
While spending an evening at home everyone is startled by noises coming from the empty house next door. Jean calls the police but, its just…
07
A Surprise for Jean
Jean tells Lionel that she wants him to surprise her more. So Alistair suggests Lionel surprise Jean with a trip. However it turns out not…
SEASON 7
01
Pardon?
Jean suspects that Lionel is going deaf. But despite the fact that he clearly can't hear very much, Lionel resists going to a doctor. Meanwhile,…
02
An Old Flame
Jean and Lionel take a parental interest in Harry, Sandy's policeman boyfriend. Yet, the affairs of the younger generation seem to diminish in importance when…
03
The New Neighbours
Jean undertakes some strategic snooping to discover what the new neighbors are like. How is it they show up at the pub with black eyes…
04
The Bypass
The whole gang (minus Harry, who is stuck on duty for protest coverage) head out to the country for the weekend. But road construction is…
05
Too Old ... or Too Nosy
Jean's brother Steven and his wife are expected for another visit. As they are considered a rather dull couple by the Hardcastles, it is most…
06
The Old Folks' Party
Jean ropes everyone into helping at a party for the oldies ... bottoms are pinched, Alastair excels as a DJ, and Jean and Lionel hope…
07
The Proposal
Alastair finally proposes to Judy and she eventually accepts. But the trouble starts when Judy finds out the circumstances of his proposal. Also, will the…
SEASON 8
01
A Very Personal Problem
Judy and Alistair are no longer seeing each other neither are Sandy and Harry. So Jean decides to cheer them up. Alistair comes around to…
02
Animal Magnetism
Lionel trys to convince Jean that a dog has been following him. Judy and Sandy come home with the very dog that was following him.…
03
The Bathroom
After Lionel walks in on Sandy in the bathroom Jean decides to add a second bathroom. But, things don't go as planned.
04
Surprising News
Penny and Stephen arrive with news that they are moving to Spain and building a dream house. Lionel starts to worry about his future money…
05
Future Imperfect
Lionel is still worried about his money future and Alistair suggests he sell the country house. Lionel and Jean decide that they should sell the…
06
Going Online
Jean wants to get on the Internet. Allistar makes an annoucement which leads to his reconcilation with Judy. Meanwhile Harry breaks his leg and that…
SEASON 9
01
Time to Settle Down (a.k.a. You Can't Manufacture Happy Endings for Everybody)
Alistair has finally proposed to Judith, needless to say there are complications as Judith plans for a country wedding and realisation strikes confirmed bachelor Alistair.
02
Another Proposal (a.k.a. Wedding Plans)
The truth about Alistair's wedding nerves are revealed after he and Lionel fail to keep it a secret from Jean and his bride to be,…
03
The World Will Always Welcome Lovers (a.k.a The Wedding)
Rocky comes to the rescue when there is a problem with the best man at Alistair and Judith's wedding. Lol's wedding outfit does not go…
04
What Now?
Alistair and Judith are now married, but will Harry pluck up the courage and ask Sandy to join him in Canada? Meanwhile, in the Hardcastle…
05
You Must Remember This...
On their own at last, with Alistair and Judith married off and Sally and Harry gone to Canada, Jean and Lionel take a look back…
SEASON 10Series 10
01
Christmas Special Part One
Jean feathers the nest for grandchildren, even though Lionel points out that neither Judy nor Sandy have gotten pregnant yet. It turns out that Judy…
02
Christmas Special Part Two
Judy and Sandy play a horrid trick on the strait-laced Penny and Stephen. The entire extended family winds up at the A&E when Rocky is…
SERIES INFO
10
Seasons
67
Episodes
30 min/ep
Per Episode
Ended
Status
CREW
Creator
Colin Bostock-Smith
NETWORKS (1)
BBC One
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is As Time Goes By about?
Two lovers are reunited after decades apart following a mutual misunderstanding.
Where can I watch As Time Goes By?
As Time Goes By is available on Rakuten TV, BritBox, Tubi, Disney+, Stan. Availability varies by region.
How many seasons does As Time Goes By have?
As Time Goes By has 10 seasons with 67 episodes total.
Who created As Time Goes By?
As Time Goes By was created by Colin Bostock-Smith.
Who stars in As Time Goes By?
The cast of As Time Goes By includes Judi Dench, Geoffrey Palmer, Moira Brooker, Jenny Funnell, Philip Bretherton.
What is the rating of As Time Goes By?
As Time Goes By has a rating of 7.5 out of 10 based on 40 votes on TMDB.
Is As Time Goes By still running?
As Time Goes By has ended. The final episode aired on .
GENRES (1)
Comedy
