Better Halves (TV series)

Better Halves is a British television sitcom that aired on ITV from 1993 to 1996. Created and written by Roy Clarke, it starred Peter Davison as Martin Gray, a middle-class accountant, and Diane Keen as his wife, Angela, a more outgoing and assertive woman who runs a successful interior design business.

The series revolves around the humorous clash of personalities and lifestyles between Martin and Angela, often exacerbated by their differing social circles and professional ambitions. Recurring themes include Martin's attempts to assert himself, Angela's frustration with his perceived lack of ambition, and the challenges of maintaining a marriage while navigating contrasting career paths and social expectations.

Supporting characters added to the comedic dynamic, including eccentric friends, demanding clients, and Martin's more traditional-minded colleagues. The show explored familiar sitcom territory, such as marital misunderstandings, workplace mishaps, and the generation gap, often through a gently satirical lens. Better Halves ran for four series.