Series 1 poster

Series 1

(1998)

Overview

Karen looks for escapism from her stable, wealthy but dull life, whilst David, her husband, is a workaholic who believes he can do his parenting via fax. Jenny and Pete Gifford find that a baby brings dramatic changes to their relationship and can Rachel, a smart career woman, cure Adam's commitment phobia?

Cast

James Nesbitt as Adam Williams
James Nesbitt

as Adam Williams

John Thomson as Pete Gifford
John Thomson

as Pete Gifford

Fay Ripley as Jenny Gifford
Fay Ripley

as Jenny Gifford

Hermione Norris as Karen Marsden
Hermione Norris

as Karen Marsden

Robert Bathurst as David Marsden
Robert Bathurst

as David Marsden

Helen Baxendale as Rachel Bradley
Helen Baxendale

as Rachel Bradley

Kimberley Joseph as Jo Ellison
Kimberley Joseph

as Jo Ellison

Episodes

Episode 1 poster

Episode 1 5.3

November 15, 1998

Adam and Rachel wage a territorial battle over whose place to move into; David and Karen hire a nanny and differ over t…

Episode 2 poster

Episode 2 6.3

November 22, 1998

After moving in with Rachel, Adam learns that she is still married; Karen agrees to have another child with David, but …

Episode 3 poster

Episode 3 5.5

November 29, 1998

David seeks sexual advice from Adam, saying that Karen just doesn't arouse him anymore; Pete seeks to resume intimacy w…

Episode 4 poster

Episode 4 5.0

December 6, 1998

A meeting with a famous and handsome author, who wants her to edit his new novel, tempts Karen with thoughts of adulter…

Episode 5 poster

Episode 5 5.0

December 13, 1998

Tired of Adam's preoccupation with a glamorous female neighbor, Rachel decides to baby-sit for Pete and Jenny, who need…

Episode 6 poster

Episode 6 5.0

December 20, 1998

David and Karen invite the other couples to a black tie charity dinner where David spends the evening networking, but J…