Microsoap

1998–2000 · Ended · 2 seasons · 26 episodes · Comedy · United Kingdom

Creator Mark Haddon · Channel BBC One · Starring Ivan Kaye, Rebecca Hunter, Suzanne Burden

Colin and Jane have decided that their marriage isn't working and that the best thing is to separate. This could be tough on their children, Joe and Emily, but their parents are civilized about the whole thing and determined to remain friends. In fact, after the split their relationship improves considerably. Jane, a nurse, embarks upon a new relationship with Roger, a single parent of three children, the terrible trio of David, Felicity and Robbie. Colin, meanwhile, has started to see Jennifer, the therapist he and Jane consulted when trying to work through their problems.
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Episodes

13 episodes · November 1999 – February 2000
  1. Episode 1: Episode 1November 17, 1999
    Parker and Smart bet the boys that they can't be nice for an entire day.
  2. Episode 2: Episode 2November 24, 1999
    Joe has to decide which of his "dads" he will play with in the forthcoming father-and-son football match. Meanwhile, Robbie's attempts to be helpful threatens to ruin Emily's going away surprise for Colin.
  3. Episode 3: Episode 3December 1, 1999
    Joe is building a model space rocket for his school science project, and comes under suspicion when things start to go missing around the house.
  4. Episode 4: Episode 4December 8, 1999
    Emily seeks David's help when Roger objects to her outfit for a seventies party at the local rugby club.
  5. Episode 5: Episode 5December 15, 1999
    Worried about household security after his friend Toby is burgled, Joe pesters Roger to fit more locks and an alarm to the house.
  6. Episode 6: Episode 6December 22, 1999
    Felicity and Robbie organise a sponsored dog walk to raise money.
Show 7 more episodes
  1. Episode 7: Episode 7January 5, 2000
    Joe's academic skills are recognized with an award nomination.
  2. Episode 8: Episode 8January 12, 2000
    Emily is unhappy at having to babysit for free and decides to go on strike. Joe signs up for martial arts classes.
  3. Episode 9: Episode 9January 19, 2000
    Jane and Emily try to become fit together, while David becomes a fanatical vegetarian to impress Lisa.
  4. Episode 10: Episode 10January 26, 2000
    Joe and Felicity are delighted when cousin Danny comes to stay. But who has taken Emily's diary?
  5. Episode 11: Episode 11February 2, 2000
    Emily is left in charge when all the adults in the house go down with a mystery bug.
  6. Episode 12: Episode 12February 9, 2000
    The return of Roger's wife Ursula causes mixed reactions. Joe is concerned when his pet snake goes off its food.
  7. Episode 13: Episode 13February 16, 2000
    Joe is offered a place at Swindon School of Science, but receives conflicting advice on whether he should go.

Credits

Film and series details

EPISODE LENGTH
24 minutes
FIRST AIRED
September 30, 1998
LAST AIRED
February 16, 2000

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