As Time Goes By (TV Series)

Showered with Gifts (1996)

Judi Dench: Jean Hardcastle

Quotes 

• Lionel : I might have a crack at this cider later.

  Jean : Oh, I wouldn't; you'll be flat on your back for the rest of the weekend. How did Mr Wells describe it?

  Lionel : Tastier than nitroglycerine, but with much the same effect.

• Sandy : Well, it's a lovely afternoon. I think I'm going to slip into a bikini and catch some sun.

  Judith : That's good idea. I think I'll join you.

  Alistair : I'd rather you didn't do that.

  Jean : Oh, Alistair, are you feeling unwell? I thought you'd be out there with three towels by now.

• [last lines] 

  Lionel : Didn't mind coming out here, did you?

  Jean : No, I was rather excited by it. It's ages since a boy asked me to step outside for some fresh air.

  Lionel : Boy?

  Jean : Chap,then.

  Lionel : Who was the boy ages ago?

  Jean : You!

  [chuckles] 

  Lionel : Oh.

  Jean : The staff dance at the hospital. I think there were more couples out in the fresh air than there were on the dance floor.

  Lionel : Shall we... step outside for a breath of fresh air?

  Jean : We have.

  Lionel : I know.

  [They kiss]