The Lovers (1970)

Name: The Lovers
Genre: Comedy
Rating: 6.8
Cast: Richard Beckinsale, Paula Wilcox, Robin Nedwell

Comedy

The ups-and-downs of a young courting couple's relationship.

IMDb rating: 6.8 (120 votes)
Episode average: 6.7 -0.1 vs IMDb
Seasons: 2
Language: EN
Type: TV series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 2 seasons indexed

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Seasons

Season 1 (1970)

6.55 avg 6 episodes 6.2 → 6.5 24 min avg

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Sardine Sandwiches	6.2	12
2	The Date	6.1	12
3	Freckle Face	7.0	11
4	Brainwashing	6.5	14
5	A Pipe and a Moustache	7.0	11
6	The Truth Game	6.5	10

Season 2 (1971)

6.79 avg 7 episodes 6.8 → 7.1 25 min avg

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Season 2 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	The Engagement	6.8	8
2	Breaking It Off	7.2	9
3	The Birthday	6.3	8
4	A Joint Bank Account	6.8	10
5	The Better Homes Exhibition	6.4	10
6	A Trial Marriage	6.9	9
7	The Best Laid Plans	7.1	10

The Lovers (1970)

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