Episodes
| Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Cracks | 19951004 | 20240611 (BBC7) 20240612 (BBC7) | Antony and Brian run their father's building firm but money is tight and the housing market isn't moving. Greta and Julie, their ex-wives, are both looking for more in life, while Ruth and Alastair are contemplating a move when the unexpected happens. Antony - Stephen Tompkinson Brian - Philip Jackson Julie - Tracy Brabin Lee - Damien Zuk and Matthew Nylan. Director: Kate Rowland Antony and Brian run their father's building firm, but the housing market isn't moving. Antony and Brian run their father's building firm, but the housing market isn't moving. Stars Stephen Tompkinson. From 1995. Sean - Matthew Nylan |
| 02 | Movement | 19951011 | 20240618 (BBC7) 20240619 (BBC7) | The only way Antony and Brian can rescue their building firm is by bringing Greta into the picture. But is the cost of that too high? Does Julie know what she's doing allowing Antony back into the marital bed? And will Ruth and Alistair be able to rescue their crumbling relationship by a touch of DIY? Antony - Stephen Tompkinson Brian - Philip Jackson Colin - James McMartin, Julie - Tracy Brabin, Irene - Judith Davis, Kelly - Andrea Huell, Shaun - Matthew Nylan Director: Kate Rowland Will the cost of rescuing their father's firm prove too much for Antony and Brian? Will the personal cost of rescuing their father's firm prove too much for Antony and Brian? Stars Stephen Tompkinson. From 1995. |
| 03 | Restoration | 19951018 | 20240625 (BBC7) 20240626 (BBC7) | Building boss Antony, confides in his client Ruth that builders always gossip about how much they think their clients earn and also what their sex lives might be like. Meanwhile, Ruth's husband Alistair says 'all they've done so far is take away a wall and turn the house into a cross-between a bomb site and a knocking shop.. Antony - Stephen Tompkinson Brian / Steve - Philip Jackson Woman - Tracy Brabin Shaun - Matthew Nylan Directed by Kate Rowland in Manchester Ruth wants a new kitchen and a better sex life - her husband just wants his house back. Ruth wants a new kitchen and excitement in the bedroom – her husband wants the wall back. Stars Stephen Tompkinson. From 1995. |
| 04 | Dreams And Schemes | 19951025 | 20240702 (BBC7) 20240703 (BBC7) | Greta's interior design concept for their home creates more tension in Ruth and Alistair's relationship. Julie is pregnant and 12-year-old Kelly can't believe her parent's irresponsibility as Antony avoids Julie. Antony - Stephen Tomkinson Brian - Philip Jackson Julie - Tracy Brabin Alistair - Kevin McMonagle, Irene - Judith Davis, Kelly - Andrea Huell, Shaun - Matthew Nylan Director: Kate Rowland Greta's design plans causes issues. Julie is pregnant and her daughter can't believe it. Greta's design plans causes issues. Julie is pregnant and her daughter can't believe it. Stars Stephen Tompkinson. From 1995. |
| 05 | Flight | 19951101 | 20240709 (BBC7) 20240710 (BBC7) | Will the return of Harry, Antony and Brian's dad,put a stop to Greta's plan to become a company director? Meanwhile, life at the Macbeth's gets more difficult as the building work continues. Antony - Stephen Tompkinson Brian - Philip Jackson Greta - Brigit Forysth Julie - Tracy Brabin Ruth - Kathryn Hunt, Alistair ... Kevin McMonagle Irene - Judith Davis Harry - Keith Clifford Director: Kate Rowland Will the return of Antony and Brian's dad end Greta's plan to become a company director? Will the return of Harry, Antony and Brian's dad, end Greta's plan to become a company director? Stars Stephen Tompkinson. |
| 06 | Breaking Up | 19951108 | 20240716 (BBC7) 20240717 (BBC7) | The best laid plans go astray as relationships crack under the strain of home improvements and ill-judged decisions. It's time for everyone to move, or move out! Antony - Stephen Tompkinson Brian - Philip Jackson Greta - Brigit Forysth Julie - Tracy Brabin Ruth - Kathryn Hunt, Alistair ... Kevin McMonagle Colin - James McMartin Irene - Judith Davis Harry - Keith Clifford Kelly - Andrea Huel Director: Kate Rowland Relationships crack under the strain of home improvements and ill-judged decisions, Stars Stephen Tompkinson. From 1995. |