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How Do You Want Me?

  • 1998 – 1999
  • Ended
  • Comedy
  • ~30m / ep
  • 2 seasons
  • 8.0/10

Following their marriage, Ian and Lisa move back to the village where she grew up, a village still dominated by her family. In order to try to fit in, Ian takes a job as the village photographer, a profession for which he is not really cut out.

Latest: Season 2 · 1999

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  1. E1. White Pubic Hair

    Nov 10, 1999 · 30m

    When Ian falls through the barn roof, he is convinced that his father-in-law is trying to kill him. Lisa finds directing the school play rather stressful and takes up fishing to relieve tension.

  2. E2. I’m Not an Alcoholic

    Nov 17, 1999 · 30m

    Lisa disagrees with the Headmaster about how the students should address the teachers. Ian gives up alcohol and has great difficulty getting hold of a drink when he wants one. Meanwhile, Dean is more than happy to share his mushrooms with Ian.

  3. E3. Nude Modelling Module

    Nov 24, 1999 · 30m

    Ian runs a photography course in an effort to improve business. However, he has issues with an unwanted admirer and is unable to find the nude model he promised his students. Meanwhile, Lisa is determined to write a novel but lacks inspiration.

  4. E4. Bad Builders

    Dec 8, 1999 · 30m

    Derek has problems when he hires Dean to redesign his kitchen. Meanwhile, Ian agrees to look after Helen’s clothes shop while she is on holiday. All seems to be going well until his role as temporary manager goes to his head.

  5. E5. Ready, Steady, Kill

    Dec 15, 1999 · 30m

    Ian takes up shooting in an effort to bond with his father-in-law. Unfortunately, Ian alienates himself further and ends up shooting someone. Helen thinks she’s unattractive and Lisa organises a photography session for her to help cheer her up.

  6. E6. The Pleasures of Village Life

    Dec 22, 1999 · 30m

    Ian struggles to find somewhere to live and Dean seems to be the only available option. Helen and Derek get close. Lisa’s father begins to recover and gives Ian an ultimatum: leave the village or be arrested for attempted murder.