Storyline

Family drama series about a middle aged couple (Ray Brooks and Sharon Duce) who, with their own three children in their teenage years, decide to become foster parents.

First Aired

1992-05-16
Last Aired

1993-07-14
Creator

Steve Wetton
Genre

Drama, Comedy, Family
Seasons

2
Episodes

20
Status

Ended
Language

English
Network

BBC One

Keywords:

foster care

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Season 1

Season 2

1. Steppin' Out

When Pat Hollingsworth decides she wants to start fostering she faces a hostile response from her fami...More

When Pat Hollingsworth decides she wants to start fostering she faces a hostile response from her family, particularly from husband Tom, who was looking forward to enjoying a peaceful middle age, pursuing his lifelong obsession with old Hollywood musicals.Less

50mins 1992-05-16

2. Rock a Bye Your Baby

Tom feels he's losing his grip now that the foster children are firmly in residence. "Smurf" is fallin...More

Tom feels he's losing his grip now that the foster children are firmly in residence. "Smurf" is falling out with Simon, Kathy is eating everything except food, and baby Colin likes unravelling Tom's favourite cassette. Their dogs are giving Pat asthma, and the children all wet the bed every night.Less

50mins 1992-05-23

3. Let's Face the Music

Tom and Pat are both worried that their in-depth interview will reveal secrets from their past.

Tom and Pat are both worried that their in-depth interview will reveal secrets from their past.Less

50mins 1992-05-30

4. Dearly Beloved

The arrival of adorable toddler Abigail causes heartache, and Mark's first love affair causes headache...More

The arrival of adorable toddler Abigail causes heartache, and Mark's first love affair causes headaches.Less

50mins 1992-06-06

5. Better Luck Next Time

The Hollingsworths hear some distressing news about Abigail's mother; Tom discovers that his real fath...More

The Hollingsworths hear some distressing news about Abigail's mother; Tom discovers that his real father is alive; and Pat finds she has an ally in her attractive boss Andy.Less