That Beryl Marston...! is a British sitcom produced by Southern Television for ITV. Created by Jan Butlin, the six-episode series stars Julia McKenzie and Gareth Hunt. Novelty shop owner Georgie Bodley's life was going well until her husband Gerry leaves her for Sussex sex strumpet Beryl Marston. But now Gerry's back, and he wants to reconcile.
On the day her divorce is finalised, Georgie Bodley's freshly-ex-husband turns up in hope of wooing her back, having left his mistress, Beryl Marston. At the same time, Georgie has arranged a date.
Georgie and Gerry go out for a meal, but the night isn't what either of them had hoped for. Much to Georgie's later relief!
Phil explains how his father's affair with Beryl came to light eighteen months prior, whilst Georgie's best friend and business partner is left by his partner for a model.
Caught in a thunderstorm on his way to see family, Gerry ends up feverish and having to stay the night. Harvey insists on staying to keep an eye on him, but it's Georgie who gets into Gerry's bed! Meanwhile, Phil's hopeful that they will have had a 'romantic reconciliation'.
Gerry and Georgie fail to invite the other for Friday dinner, as each has prior engagements related to their respective careers. But upon arrival, neither visiting businessman is as expected!
It's Christmas in the Bodley household and all of Georgie's friends, as well as her aunt and uncle, have come for dinner. Could the Yuletide spirit be the chance of reconcilliation that Phil has been hoping for?
