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Second Thoughts 1991

Name: Second Thoughts
Genre: Comedy
Duration: 30 min
Cast: Julia Sawalha, Lynda Bellingham, Belinda Lang, James Bolam, Geoffrey Whitehead

★ TMDB users: 6.7/10 Comedy 5 seasons · 49 eps Ended

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What is Second Thoughts?

Second Thoughts is a television series first released in 1991. Catalogued under Comedy.

Type: TV series
Year: 1991
Status: Ended
Episodes: 49
Runtime: 30 minutes
First aired: May 3, 1991
Networks: ITV1
Genres: Comedy
Updated: Aug 18, 2026

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Rating: ★ TMDB users: 6.7/10
Format: 5 seasons · 49 episodes
Episode runtime: ~30 minutes
Status: Ended
Network: ITV1
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Overview

Second Thoughts is a television series first released in 1991. Catalogued under Comedy. Produced and broadcast by ITV1. Current status: Ended. Spans 5 seasons and 49 tracked episodes.

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Should you watch it?

“Two divorced strangers navigate love and life in a gently witty British sitcom.”

#comedy #relationship #midlife #british #lighthearted

Reasons to watch

Sharp humor about dating after divorce
Authentic chemistry drawn from the writers' own experience

Keep in mind

May feel dated to modern viewers

Watch it if you enjoy gentle, character-driven comedy about second chances at love.

The series offers light, adult-oriented humor suitable for mature audiences.

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Cast

Julia Sawalha Hannah Grayshot

Lynda Bellingham Faith

Belinda Lang Liza

James Bolam Bill

Geoffrey Whitehead Richard

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Mark Denham Joe

James Lance

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Frequently asked questions

When did Second Thoughts originally air?

It aired on ITV from 3 May 1991 to 14 October 1994.

Who are the main characters?

The show follows middle-aged divorcees Bill MacGregor and Faith Greyshott.

What network broadcast the series?

It was broadcast on the ITV network and produced by LWT.

Is there a sequel to the series?

Yes, the series was followed by a sequel titled Faith in the Future.

What was the series based on?

It was based on the real-life relationship of its writers, Jan Etherington and Gavin Petrie, and originated as a BBC Radio 4 series.

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