1984 having already passed, Will Osborne and Richard Turner were compelled to look a little further ahead for this faintly Orwellian, but overtly comic, sitcom of futuristic life, complete with domestic robots. Robert Lindsay starred as Edward Wilson, an everyman who became embroiled in mysterious governmental machinations. Two years later a second series — which had now reached Nineteen Ninety Eight and was retitled accordingly — aired; Lindsay’s role was now taken by David Threlfall.
01: Work Is Freedom. Edward Wilson gets embroiled in mysterious government machinations.
02: Freedom Is Choice. Sub-Officer Edward Wilson probes a mysterious incident in Cumbria.
03: Choice Is Progress. Edward Wilson finds his job title changing with alarming alacrity.
04: Progress Is Power. Edward's knack for blunt honesty gets him noticed in a bad way.
05: Power Is Happiness. Edward could be up for promotion - but will it go to his head?
06: Happiness Is Work. Edward is now in charge of the Environment - but for how long?
Nineteen Ninety-Eight
01: Can Edward keep his girlfriend and avoid explosions?
02: Edward wakes up with urgent news and tries to find someone who will listen.
03: While on the run, Edward meets the Leopard.
04: Edward Wilson's quest for truth becomes the Movement.
05: Even Edward's allies find themselves absorbed by AmJap.
06: Edward and Tabitha finally face their foe - Colonel Brad.
