Ben Harper is a moderately successful family man and dentist. He is also undergoing a mid-life crisis and trying to cope with the bizarre reality of raising teenage children. His wife Susan seems quite happy, enjoys her job as a London tour guide, however at home her ability to find her way around a cookbook or pantry is less successful. Their three children Nick, Janey, and Michael are as different as chalk and cheese. Nick (19) is on his gap year, but doesn't get much further than the sofa or job centre, Janey is as sharp as a tack and 16 going on 25, while Michael is a very bright, computer-nerdish 12 year old who is just discovering girls.
Cast: Robert Lindsay, Zoë Wanamaker, Gabriel Thomson
8 episodes
1. The Serpent's ToothBen becomes incredibly angry when he discovers that Janey is seeing another dentist, the Australian Mel Fraser. Meanwhile, Nick meets a French swimwear model on the Internet and Michael rebels in an odd way.TV-PGCC30minSep 19, 2000
2. Pain in the ClassMichael appears to be having trouble with a classmate. Will confronting the problem make things any better? Elsewhere, Nick is trying to become a dotcom millionaire and Janey wants a tattoo.TV-PGCC30minSep 26, 2000
3. Droit de Seigneur BenWhen Janey is set up on a date with the son of one of Ben's patients, things go horribly wrong. Also, Susan gets tickets for the opera but Ben is less than enthusiastic.TV-PGCC30minOct 3, 2000
4. The Last ResortBen decides to take Susan back to one of their old romantic haunts for her birthday, but instead, romance comes back to haunt them. Meanwhile, at home, Michael is left alone by his siblings.TV-PGCC30minOct 10, 2000
5. Farewell to AlarmsSusan insists that they purchase an expensive, over-the-top burglar alarm after Brigitte thinks her van has been stolen, but it fails to serve its purpose. Also, Nick's career takes an unexpected turn.TV-PGCC30minOct 17, 2000
6. Death Takes a PolicyWhen Nick suggests his parents take out a life insurance policy to further his chances of romance, Michael begins to worry about their life expectancy.TV-PGCC30minOct 24, 2000
7. The Awkward PhaseNick wants a job, Janey wants new jeans, Michael needs dating tips, and Ben and Susan want peace and quiet.TV-PGCC30minOct 30, 2000
8. Much Ado About BenSusan finds Viagra in her son's trousers and confiscates it, Janey tries to get Marilyn Manson tickets, Susan lets her yoga instructor give lessons at her house and Ben is put on a diet.TV-PGCC30minNov 7, 2000
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Ben Harper is a moderately successful family man and dentist. He is also undergoing a mid-life crisis and trying to cope with the bizarre reality of raising teenage children. His wife Susan seems quite happy, enjoys her job as a London tour guide, however at home her ability to find her way around a cookbook or pantry is less successful. Their three children Nick, Janey, and Michael are as different as chalk and cheese. Nick (19) is on his gap year, but doesn't get much further than the sofa or job centre, Janey is as sharp as a tack and 16 going on 25, while Michael is a very bright, computer-nerdish 12 year old who is just discovering girls.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Fred Barron
- Cast
- Robert Lindsay, Zoë Wanamaker, Gabriel Thomson, Daniela Denby-Ashe, Keiron Self, Tayler Marshall
- Studio
- Rude Boy Productions, DLT Entertainment
Maturity rating
TV-PGCheck the rating before watching with younger viewers.
