The first episode had a woman in her early 20s named Amanda struggling to find a flat and managing to procure one (that she cannot afford) from Lady Carlton.

[2] The theme tune, like the series' score, was written and performed by Glenn Tilbrook and Chris Difford of the band Squeeze.

Guest star: Harry Enfield Amanda falls head over heels in love with Tom, an electrician who gives a presentation for the Spare Cheeks staff in his sister's absence.

Jennifer takes a cleaning job at a stock exchange firm to pay for Amanda's office supplies, and is discovered to have a hidden talent for trading.

Guest stars: Pauline Quirke, John Sessions Shelley kicks Amanda and Jennifer out of the flat during her monthly redecoration craze, then plans a party to become best friends with a range of British celebrities.