
Paula Wilcox (Man About the House) stars in this comedy series depicting the complicated life of Elizabeth Jones a young woman bringing up her baby alone at a time when single mothers faced widespread disapproval and prejudice. Written by Richard Waring (And Mother Makes Three) and produced and directed by Peter Frazer-Jones (Man About the House Robin's Nest) Miss Jones and Son was the first British sitcom to depict a single mother. In this second series Elizabeth and former neighbour Geoffrey say their sad farewells with new tenant David Laurence a thirty-something widower taking on the empty flat. Elizabeth takes an instant liking to her new neighbour but the necessities of making ends meet threaten to sabotage the budding relationship; the moneymaking schemes that Elizabeth and her equally cash-strapped friend Rose try to implement include setting up a crèche in Liz's flat leaving David noticeably unimpressed...
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