
The Troubleshooters is a British television series made by the BBC between 1965 and 1972, created by John Elliot. During its run, the series made the transition from black and white to colour transmissions. The series was based around an international oil company – the "Mogul" of the title. The first series was mostly concerned with the internal politics within the Mogul organisation, with episodes revolving around industrial espionage, internal fraud and negligence almost leading to an accident on a North Sea oil rig.

In 1990s Edinburgh, Barbara Thorburn reflects on memories of her poet mother, Greta, and her tragic death.

French au pair Monique goes to work for couple Jean and Bill. She takes time to care for the children before getting to know husband and wife intimately. Bill soon notices Jean's libido has spiked. After Bill sleeps with Monique, he comes home one day to discover the women in bed together.