Synopsis
William and Mary is an ITV romantic comedy drama set in London, England, starring Martin Clunes as William Shawcross, an undertaker, and Julie Graham as Mary Gilcrest, a midwife. Its title refers to its two principal characters and is a cultural reference to the reign of the English monarchs William and Mary. It was shown in three six-part series in 2003-2005. It was also screened on Seven's best of-Scottish and English-oriented 7TWO.
Episodes
1E1Two Of A KindWilliam Shawcross meets midwife Mary Gilcrest through an online dating service and is immediately smitten. Their first date doesn't go quite as planned, however, and Mary gets an unexpected introduction to William's unusual profession.51m2E2Arranging The FuneralWilliam writes a letter of explanation to Mary, but her mother hides it in hopes Mary will get back with her ex-lover Rick. William visits a dying woman who is afraid of not being found after death.60m3E3There's Something I Want To SayAs William and Mary's relationship becomes more serious, their children become curious about their parents' new partners. William deals with an unusual request involving a client's ashes, while trouble at work puts Mary's career as a midwife in jeopardy.49m4E4The Football MatchWilliam is faced with the heartbreaking task of arranging funerals following the deaths of three teenagers, while Mary struggles with her mother's interference. As their families adjust to the new relationship, Mary worries that she and William may be moving too quickly.60m5E5My Mother's Passed AwayThe death of William's mother forces him to confront some surprising truths about his family and the funeral business. Meanwhile, Mary deals with a troubled young expectant mother and receives an unexpected visit from someone from her past.60m6E6I'm SellingWilliam considers a major change in his life as he moves forward with plans to sell the family funeral business. At the same time, the return of Mary's former partner creates tension that threatens William and Mary's relationship.60m
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