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Following their marriage, Ian and Lisa move back to the village where she grew up, a village still dominated by her family. In order to try to fit in, Ian takes a job as the village photographer, a profession for which he is not really cut out.

Genre:Comedy
Network:BBC Two

Top Episode Ratings Summary

The best episode of "How Do You Want Me?" is "Nude Modelling Module", rated 7.2/10 from 14 user votes. It was directed by N/A and written by N/A. "Nude Modelling Module" aired on 11/24/1999 and is rated 0.5 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "No One Can Hear You Scream".

  • Nude Modelling Module
    7.2/10 14 votes

    #1 - Nude Modelling Module

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 11/24/1999

    Ian runs a photography course in an effort to improve business. However, he has issues with an unwanted admirer and is unable to find the nude model he promised his students. Meanwhile, Lisa is determined to write a novel but lacks inspiration.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • No One Can Hear You Scream
    6.7/10 15 votes

    #2 - No One Can Hear You Scream

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 2/24/1998

    Newly-weds Lisa and Ian Lyons move from London to her home village in rural Suffolk. Ian has trouble adapting to country life when he offends his wife’s farming family over dinner. Then he exacerbates the animosity Lisa’s family have for him even further at the grand opening of a new turkey barn. Meanwhile when Ian struggles to find suitable employment, he takes over the local photography business.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • I’m Not an Alcoholic
    6.7/10 12 votes

    #3 - I’m Not an Alcoholic

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 11/17/1999

    Lisa disagrees with the Headmaster about how the students should address the teachers. Ian gives up alcohol and has great difficulty getting hold of a drink when he wants one. Meanwhile, Dean is more than happy to share his mushrooms with Ian.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Bad Builders
    6.6/10 12 votes

    #4 - Bad Builders

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 12/8/1999

    Derek has problems when he hires Dean to redesign his kitchen. Meanwhile, Ian agrees to look after Helen’s clothes shop while she is on holiday. All seems to be going well until his role as temporary manager goes to his head.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Ready, Steady, Kill
    6.5/10 13 votes

    #5 - Ready, Steady, Kill

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 12/15/1999

    Ian takes up shooting in an effort to bond with his father-in-law. Unfortunately, Ian alienates himself further and ends up shooting someone. Helen thinks she’s unattractive and Lisa organises a photography session for her to help cheer her up.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Pleasures of Village Life
    6.4/10 12 votes

    #6 - The Pleasures of Village Life

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 12/22/1999

    Ian struggles to find somewhere to live and Dean seems to be the only available option. Helen and Derek get close. Lisa’s father begins to recover and gives Ian an ultimatum: leave the village or be arrested for attempted murder.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Floppy, But Not Too Floppy
    6.3/10 13 votes

    #7 - Floppy, But Not Too Floppy

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 3/3/1998

    Ian finally receives his first business assignment: taking the primary school annual photograph. However, things don’t go quite to plan as his inexperience shows through and the students and staff are not as co-operative as he had hoped. Lisa’s father is determined to get his son in law to return to London and offers him a substantial sum of money to encourage him to leave. Meanwhile Lisa has problems of her own when it becomes apparent that her ex, Derek, still harbours feelings for her.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Woof!
    6.3/10 15 votes

    #8 - Woof!

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 3/17/1998

    Derek’s continued obsession with Lisa creates friction. To support a village charity gala, Ian invites one of his friends from the London comedy club to perform. However his friend’s style of stand up proves to be a little too much for the audience.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Monstrous
    6.2/10 12 votes

    #9 - Monstrous

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 3/10/1998

    Some intimate photographs of Ian and Lisa cause a stir when they are posted around the village. Desperate to ingratiate himself with the villagers, Ian joins the local football team but quickly begins to regret his decision.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Hidden World of Country Fire Stations
    6.1/10 13 votes

    #10 - The Hidden World of Country Fire Stations

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 3/24/1998

    Ian travels round with the local fire service when he decides to write a book about them however, he uncovers a swindle they don’t want revealed. Lisa has a constant flow of visitors and Ian begins to feel claustrophobic.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • White Pubic Hair
    6.0/10 10 votes

    #11 - White Pubic Hair

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 11/10/1999

    When Ian falls through the barn roof, he is convinced that his father-in-law is trying to kill him. Lisa finds directing the school play rather stressful and takes up fishing to relieve tension.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Sausage, Balloon, Bum
    5.8/10 13 votes

    #12 - Sausage, Balloon, Bum

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 3/31/1998

    There is a scandal in the village when Ian is accused of hitting a young boy. The Lyons find rural life rather dull and decide to enter the local bridge competition.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A