The Mistress (1985)

Overview

The Mistress is a British sitcom that aired on BBC2 from 1985 to 1987. Starring Felicity Kendal and Jane Asher, it was written by Carla Lane. The Mistress features Kendal playing Maxine, a young florist who is having an affair with a married man, whose wife was played by Jane Asher. It was disliked by some viewers, who were unhappy at seeing Felicity Kendal, who was best known as the innocent Barbara Good, playing a woman sleeping with someone else's husband.

Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

1985 • 6 Episodes

Season 2

1987 • 6 Episodes

Key Information

                                    Network
                                    BBC Two
                                

                                    Type
                                    Scripted
                                

                                    Rating
                                    5.5/10
                                

                                    Language
                                    EN
                                

Cast & Crew

Jane Asher

Helen Carpenter

Felicity Kendal

Maxine Mansel

Peter McEnery

Luke Carpenter

Jack Galloway

Luke Carpenter

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Mistress about?

The Mistress is a British sitcom that aired on BBC2 from 1985 to 1987. Starring Felicity Kendal and Jane Asher, it was written by Carla Lane. The Mistress features Kendal...

How many seasons does The Mistress have?

The Mistress has 2 seasons with 12 episodes.

When did The Mistress premiere?

The Mistress premiered on January 17, 1985.

Is The Mistress still running?

No, The Mistress has ended. The final episode aired on February 26, 1987.

Where can I watch The Mistress?

The Mistress originally aired on BBC Two. Check your local streaming services for availability.

What is the rating of The Mistress?

The Mistress has a rating of 5.5/10 based on user reviews.

What genre is The Mistress?

The Mistress is classified as Comedy.