Series 1 (1998)
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?
Episodes: 6
Star Cast: James Nesbitt , John Thomson , Fay Ripley , Hermione Norris ,
Episodes List
Ep.1 Episode 1
Air Date: 1998-11-15
Adam and Rachel wage a territorial battle over whose place to move into; David and Karen hire a nanny and differ over the issue of having another baby; as Pete and Jenny anxiously await the birth of their first child, Pete's meticulous planning comes to pieces when he mislays his mobile phone.
Ep.2 Episode 2
Air Date: 1998-11-22
After moving in with Rachel, Adam learns that she is still married; Karen agrees to have another child with David, but then finds out he's made a bad investment; Pete and Jenny have difficulties with their newborn baby.
Ep.3 Episode 3
Air Date: 1998-11-29
David seeks sexual advice from Adam, saying that Karen just doesn't arouse him anymore; Pete seeks to resume intimacy with Jenny now that their baby has been born.
Ep.4 Episode 4
Air Date: 1998-12-06
A meeting with a famous and handsome author, who wants her to edit his new novel, tempts Karen with thoughts of adultery; Adam is inspired to resurrect an old novel he was writing; and Pete's controlling parents make a visit.
Ep.5 Episode 5
Air Date: 1998-12-13
Tired of Adam's preoccupation with a glamorous female neighbor, Rachel decides to baby-sit for Pete and Jenny, who need to get out so that they have something to talk about besides the baby. Meanwhile, David and Karen decide to see a marriage counselor.
Ep.6 Episode 6
Air Date: 1998-12-20
David and Karen invite the other couples to a black tie charity dinner where David spends the evening networking, but Jenny gets drunk and starts a fistfight with his female boss. Meanwhile, Rachel reveals a secret to Karen.
