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  1. Episode 10

    10/10Even as she enjoys her new job, Nancy dreads the reappearance of writer Hector Bartlett.

  2. Episode 9

    9/10In shock after Wanda's suicide, Nancy Hawkins has applied for a job at a new magazine.

  3. Episode 8

    8/10Wanda edges closer to breakdown as neighbours Nancy and William spend the night together.

  4. Episode 7

    7/10As Wanda's health deteriorates Mrs Hawkins remembers her wartime marriage to the late Tom.

  5. Episode 6

    6/10As Mrs Hawkins thrives at work an unwelcome figure from the past is set to intrude.

  6. Episode 5

    5/10Mrs Hawkins hopes to put her troubles at the Ullswater Press behind her.

  7. Episode 4

    4/10After losing her job in publishing, war widow Mrs Hawkins finds her love life improved.

  8. Episode 3

    3/10As problems mount at home, Mrs Hawkins is about to hit problems in her publishing career.

  9. Episode 2

    2/10Mrs Hawkins' future looks increasingly uncertain as problems arise at work and at home.

  10. Episode 1

    1/10Muriel Spark's autobiographical novel set amid the postwar London publishing scene.