
Keeping Mum
1997–1998 · BBC One · 30 min · 2 seasons
S02E08 · The Morning After
Wed, 17 June, 4:30 am
Andrew wants his new girlfriend to stay the night, but Peggy disapproves.
About
Keeping Mum is a comedy series about a manipulative, crafty but somewhat forgetful mother who lives with her son Andrew. He struggles to take care of his increasingly senile mother, while his brother, Richard, takes every opportunity to avoid any responsibility...
Episodes
- E01
The Picnic
Fri, 17 Apr· 30 minPeggy is determined to enjoy her day out, so when her family refuse to play with her she finds someone else who will.
- E02
The Card Game
Fri, 24 Apr· 30 minWhen Andrew invites some friends to the house for an evening of serious card games, Peggy becomes determined to join in the fun.
- E03
The Budgie
Fri, 1 May· 30 minAndrew is caught in the middle of a dispute between Peggy and Richard. Trying to take her mind off the argument, Andrew asks Peggy to look after a colleague's budgerigar.
- E04
The Aunt
Fri, 15 May· 30 minIn an effort to reconcile Peggy with her long-distant sister Marjorie, Andrew invites his aunt to stay. He soon finds out why the sisters don't get on, and why having Marjorie in the house is such a bad idea.
- E05
The Sign
Fri, 22 May· 30 minPeggy embarks on a programme of good deeds. But when she takes on more than she can handle, there is only one person to whom she can turn for help - her son, Andrew.
- E06
The Thief
Fri, 29 May· 30 minWhen Peggy steals a clock from a neighbour, Andrew promises he will return it. But when Peggy takes desperate action to keep it, Andrew gets into more trouble than even he could have bargained for.
- E07
The Surprise
Fri, 5 June· 30 minPeggy prepares a surprise birthday party for Richard, unaware that he has different plans for his evening-plans that don't involve Tina.
- E08
The Morning After
Wed, 17 June· 30 minAndrew wants his new girlfriend to stay the night, but Peggy disapproves.
Cast

Stephanie Cole
Peggy Beare

Martin Ball
Andrew Beare

David Haig
Richard Beare

Meera Syal
Tina Beare