Never the Twain - Episode Guide

A pair of feuding fathers and antiques dealers find out that a family problem draws them together.

Simon and Oliver pretend to be private collectors to woo widow Veronica Barton for her late husband's Meissen collection.

The offer of a weekend in Edinburgh with Veronica causes Simon and Oliver to rekindle their passion for opera.

Simon is in seventh heaven when he learns that Oliver's antique shop has been burgled, but he has to eat humble pie when he realises that he has to ask a favour of his arch enemy.

Lyn and David vow that they will never lie to each other, but their fathers are overjoyed when the vow backfires.

As their offspring's wedding day approaches, Oliver and Simon try to mend fences with a friendly dinner party, but then they decide to play cards...

After weeks of harmony, Simon and Oliver fall out over a problem with the marital bed.

The feuding fathers find themselves arguing over a woman.

Oliver and Simon are called upon to offer some fatherly advice.

Oliver saves Simon's life and thinks nothing of taking advantage of Simon's subsequent generosity.

Simon worries about Oliver's intentions when he starts to take an interest in Simon's younger sister Susan.

Oliver suggests that he and Simon should stop feuding and go into partnership, but does he have an ulterior motive?

Simon and Oliver undertake a spot of stock taking now that they are in partnership again, but greed and deceit are the order of the day.

Simon and Oliver's partnership appears to stand in the way of increasing their material wealth, so something must go...

Simon takes steps to protect his interests when members of the landed gentry visit both his shop and Oliver's.

David and Lyn inform their fathers that they have no intention of having children, so Oliver and Simon resort to drastic action in a bid for a grandchild.

Simon and Oliver join forces to resist their children's attempts to put them on a diet and exercise plan, but avarice and skullduggery undo the alliance.

Simon and Oliver forge an uneasy pact when they learn that Lyn is expecting, but tensions arise when they agree to be interviewed on a local radio station.

With their children having moved to Canada, Simon and Oliver return to a bachelor existence.

While Simon delves into genealogy, Oliver prepares to add a princely patron to his customers.

When Oliver's vet wants him to sing at her upcoming charity event, Simon plans to give a dramatic recitation in response.

Simon's love life hots up when an old flame reappears on the scene.

Could Simon and Oliver be overlooking a third prospect in their rivalry for Caroline's hand and her affections?

Simon and Oliver decide to buy cheap air tickets to visit the children in Canada, but they get one flight more than they bargained for courtesy of the local flying squad...

Simon and Oliver look in danger of losing much more than their hearts when they both take a fancy to a beautiful shop assistant.

Simon and Oliver find themselves at loggerheads over a relaxing weekend break.

Simon reveals a secret surrounding his birth to Oliver - and learns of an even stranger mystery in return.

Oliver accepts Simon's challenge to take up judo - and soon regrets his decision.

A vindictive estate agent with unsavoury plans for Simon and Oliver's neighbourhood is brought to book by a lovelorn Ringo's visit to the library.

When Simon and Oliver are invited to play cricket for their local team, they discover that their teammates are a little on the mature side.

Oliver regrets his act of kindness when he offers to help a poorly Simon recover from a cold.

Simon and Oliver create mayhem after making a discovery when Ringo invites them to dinner whilst trying to impress his teacher.

Simon helps his old pal Oliver when he falls foul of his prospective mother-in-law.

Burglars are in the neighbourhood, leading to an eventful night for Oliver, Simon, Mrs Sadler & Banks when they are held at gunpoint.

Lady Deveraux asks Simon and Oliver to take part in a historical re-enactment of a Civil War battle at the village fete.

Oliver is delighted when Simon's ex-wife Stephanie takes him in, but her former husband is terrified that she intends to stay for good.

When he learns that Oliver has retained most of the profits from deals done on his behalf, Simon considers suing his rival.

Oliver and Simon decide to have a wager on who can make the most profit on an item chosen by the other.

Simon and Oliver can't understand why their views on marriage don't meet with approval, and Banks proposes to Mrs Sadler.

The recent departure of Banks leaves a void in the lives of Simon and Mrs Sadler - Mrs Sadler is missing Banks dreadfully.

Oliver has something to show from his gardening efforts when he produces a rare bloom.

Simon and Oliver decide to fly to Canada to see their grandson.

Lyn, David, and their baby Martin return from Canada. The arrival of a grandson should bring Simon and Oliver closer together...

When David and Lynn start looking for a home, Oliver would like them to stay with him, so Simon decides to use emotional blackmail.

A nervous David prepares to break some bad news about the christening to Simon, only to upset Oliver in the process as well.

Confusion arises when Simon has to go into hospital.

Simon and Oliver are worried that they won't see their grandson after David and Lyn drop hints about moving.

As David and Lyn settle into their new home, Simon and Oliver compete to ensure that they've got all the essentials they need.

A series of mishaps contribute to a difficult day for Simon and, especially, Oliver.

Simon advertises for an assistant for his shop but runs into trouble after interviewing one applicant.

Simon is feeling melancholic and decides to make a big change to his life.

Simon arouses Oliver's suspicions and, in turn, Oliver is the subject of a rumour. These lead to gossip in the village.

Simon holds a meeting of the Residents' Association. There is a new resident who is about to move in and this leads to a sleepless night for both Simon and Oliver.

Off to Paris but soon they are in trouble at the restaurant and with the police, also causing a lot of trouble to an embassy official.

Christmas time. Simon and Oliver volunteer to keep watch overnight in the local church.

Oliver and Simon both decide to stand for election to the local Council.

Simon has a female pen-pal who he is looking forward to meeting, with a view to marriage. However, the reality is different.

Both Oliver and Simon are doing the pools and hope to win big. After Oliver makes a mistake, Simon takes the opportunity to have some fun.

A weekend away for Simon and Oliver in Ringo's mother's country cottage. Trouble is that it's the wrong weekend.

Simon comes across an old acquaintance who is down on their luck.

The vicar wants to sell his car and gets Simon to help, while Oliver is also selling his car. A confusing time is the result.

Ringo wins a holiday in a competition and they all go to Spain.

It is the 10th anniversary of the two antique dealers being in business; they decide to go out to have a meal and visit the theatre. But they encounter some difficulties.

Simon is searching for the meaning of life and thinks he has found it after listening to a preacher in the park. Oliver, however, sees a business opportunity.

Aunt Eleanor decides to get married after a whirlwind romance.

Both Simon and Oliver are in financial difficulties and decide to approach their bank manager.

Oliver tells Simon about a bargain in a shop, which leads to extraordinary efforts by the two to be first in the queue to buy it.