The Magnificent Evans

September 6, 1984

In the first episode of the series, Evans is eager to get more business and agrees to photograph a local wedding. Unfortunately his tactlessness causes the wedding to be called off and leads the bride's mother to file for divorce.

September 13, 1984

Money problems are a bone of contention between the couple and are not helped by the problems which Evans faces in his job. He ruins the relationship of an engaged couple, insults an academic and his efforts to photograph a pair of ballroom dancers leave their partnership in jeopardy.

September 20, 1984

Evans wishes to attract tourists to the area and so organises a wild boar hunt. Unfortunately no boars now live in Wales so he is forced to improvise.

September 27, 1984

Rachel faces criticism from Bron and Probert about her unmarried relationship and her partner's struggles with his business continue. He snaps a group of singing mechanics and also takes the photo of a council member who tragically has an unusually small head.

October 4, 1984

'Home Rule' O'Toole continues to pursue Rachel and unsuccessfully attempts to persuade her that her future lies with him. Evans meanwhile works at another wedding and is forced to photograph the groom alone when his bride fails to attend.

October 11, 1984

Finally Evans proposes to Rachel and the big day of their wedding arrives. A foot injury is not enough to prevent him from making it to the church but Willie's carelessness with his wheelchair ensures that the ceremony cannot take place.