Waiting for God
Overview
Tom Ballard and Diana Trent, both spirited seniors, defy the conventions of aging with their mischievous antics. Uniting in their shared disdain for the mundane life at Bayview Retirement Village, these two cheeky rebels stir up chaos and challenge the status quo. Their unlikely partnership leads to humorous escapades that keep fellow residents on their toes and staff exasperated. As they navigate the trials of retirement living, Tom and Diana prove that age is just a number and that a lively spirit knows no bounds.
Episodes
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1
Welcome to Bayview
Tom Ballard finds himself at Bayview retirement home, thanks to his inebriated daughter Marion and her ineffectual husband Geoffrey. While many of the...
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2
A Trip to Brighton
Title: A Journey to Brighton Plot: Diana clashes with head caregiver Jane over being labeled a senior citizen, while Tom attempts to steer clear of M...
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3
Cheering Up Tom
Tom feels certain that his time is almost up when he claims he’s dying and is quickly taken to the hospital. After being diagnosed with a heart atta...
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4
The Christening
Title: The Baptism Plot: Tom is excited to attend his nephew's baptism and hopes Diana will join him. However, she hesitates due to her struggling ar...
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5
Fraulein Mueller
Jane decides to pursue her dream of becoming a nun, prompting Baines to fire her and replace her with the strict German matron, Greta Mueller. Greta, ...
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6
The Psychiatrist
Baines believes that portraying Diana and Tom as mentally unfit will grant him power of attorney, alleviating his troubles, especially given the home'...
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7
The Helicopter
As the by-elections approach, Councillor Ferguson is eager to win over the senior voters and pays a visit to their homes. Meanwhile, Diana, a former p...
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Counselling for the Dying
After a resident passes away alone, Tom steps up to offer support and guidance to those facing terminal illnesses. A new female resident arrives and s...
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2
The Partition
Title: The Division Plot: Tom is feeling down, struggling with the loss of his late wife, but Marion and Geoffrey are reluctant to welcome him back f...
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3
Daisy Takes Charge
Baines warns Diana that she will face expulsion if she doesn’t take down the partition, but both have bigger issues at hand as Daisy grows increasin...
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4
The Thief
Betty, a resident, reports that her sewing basket has disappeared, prompting Tom and Diana to look into the situation. Skeptical of Betty's claims, th...
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5
Tell the Truth
Tom's unwavering stance on honesty irritates Jane, especially since she's dressed to impress Baines, and he bluntly tells her she looks awful. His hon...
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6
The Hip Operation
Diana takes a tumble and fractures her hip while hurling a brick at the inept gardener from South America. After being admitted to the hospital, she g...
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7
Glamorous Grannies
Tom wagers with Diana that she can’t be nice to people for an entire week, but her unexpected kindness only results in confusion. Meanwhile, Baines ...
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8
Foreign Workers
To save money, Baines opts to hire undocumented workers at Bayview. Diana believes one inept foreign worker, the gardener, is more than sufficient. Af...
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9
Young People
Title: Young People Plot: A new batch of students arrives at Bayview, and Baines coerces Bob into being caught in a scandalous moment with Diana. Thi...
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10
The Boring Son
Marion's struggle with alcoholism, combined with her affair with Bob, pushes Geoffrey to his breaking point, leading him to choose to leave her. Howev...
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The Funeral
Vicar Dennis Sparrow, feeling downcast, struggles through the funeral of former Bayview resident Jimmy, finding it difficult to deliver the eulogy. Af...
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Two Nasty Children
Title: Two Mischievous Kids Plot: Geoffrey holds Tom responsible for Marion meeting Dennis Sparrow, so he enlists Tom to look after his unruly childr...
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3
Looking for Work
Despite it being April, the chill in the air frustrates the residents when Baines shuts off the central heating, proposing they jog to warm up instead...
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4
Harvey's Fiancee
At the hunt ball, Baines encounters a friend named Lucy Maitland. With his mother scheduled to visit before heading to his sister's place, Jane disgui...
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5
The Estate Agent
Facing accusations of being self-centered, Diana decides to volunteer at a charity for seniors. There, she becomes invested in helping an elderly woma...
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6
Scandal
After the passing of resident Dave Cartwright, the wake at Bayview is filled with an abundance of drinks flowing among the residents. Tom and Diana in...
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7
Sabotage
Baines is thrilled with his new car, while Tom and Diana look forward to a getaway and kick off a vacation savings plan. However, Geoffrey takes it up...
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8
Politics
Diana makes the bold choice to pursue a career in politics and announces her candidacy as an independent for the Residents' Party. Meanwhile, Baines i...
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9
Sleeping Pills
Diana suddenly faints and is quickly taken to the hospital, where Baines makes an awkward attempt to flirt with the female doctor, but it doesn’t go...
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10
Great Aunt Diana
Title: Great Aunt Diana Plot: As the townsfolk wait in the rain for their bus, they are dismayed when the driver informs them that they must wait an ...
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Financial Difficulties
Diana is shocked to realize her finances are in disarray and rushes to London to make a scene, only to learn that all her investments have been placed...
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2
Living Together
Title: Coexisting Plot: Jane is unhappy to discover that Diana and Tom are cohabitating. Their initial excitement quickly diminishes as they clash o...
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3
Living In Miserable Sin
Tom and Diana soon discover that cohabitation isn’t as idyllic as they had hoped. He finds her messy habits and quirky antics, like using a slingsho...
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4
Shelves
Title: Shelves Plot: Geoffrey's fixation on installing shelves throughout the unit is driving Tom up the wall. Just when Tom thinks he can't take i...
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5
The Seance
As Mr. Kwok showcases karate moves to impress the Bayview boys, who are eager to catch Jane's attention, Tom meets Jane's psychic, Marjorie Evans, and...
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6
The Promotional Video
A promotional video is in the works to showcase the charm of Bayview, featuring several residents, including Basil, who fancies himself as the next Ja...
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7
Adult Education
Title: Adult Education Plot: After their life drawing classes at the community college are abruptly canceled, Tom and Diana take matters into their...
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8
Sent To Coventry
Bayview experiences an unusual turn of events as the hospitalized Baines is viewed as the innocent party, while Diana becomes the target of hostility....
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9
Waterworks
After overindulging at a reunion, Tom struggles to urinate and grows increasingly self-conscious about his condition. He attempts to hide his discomfo...
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The Conference
A conference focusing on the needs of the elderly is coming up, and Diana has been chosen to serve as the local representative. Meanwhile, Tom anxious...
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After The Operation
Diana goes to the hospital to see Tom, who has successfully undergone surgery for his prostate cancer. After his recovery, he comes back to Bayview wi...
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The Bayview Conservation Society
Baines decides to bring on Mr. Nakamura, a hotel consultant from Japan, to help design a new, compact wing for Bayview, which would allow for more res...
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3
A Royal Visit
A correspondence from the mayor's office announces that a member of royalty will soon visit Bayview. Diana, feeling particularly irritable due to her ...
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Diana's Diet
Diana's foot isn't improving, and Tom is growing increasingly worried about her health. Despite her tough exterior, she hesitates to visit a doctor, f...
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Trouble With Men
Diana and Jane find themselves bewildered by the strange behavior of men after experiencing their own unexpected marriage proposals. Tom's surprise pr...
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Harvey The Priest
Title: Harvey The Priest Plot: Baines grapples with his deep affection for Jane, who has always been a constant presence in his life, while also year...
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Bungee Jumping
Title: Bungee Jumping Plot: As Baines collaborates with an enthusiastic Jane on his prenuptial agreement, he learns that he lacks the qualifications ...
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A Double Wedding?
Title: A Joint Ceremony? Plot: Diana shares her concerns about getting married with Sarah, leading to a wild hen party featuring male strippers, whil...
