Overview
Plot
Five aspiring lawyers aim for the top, but behind the scenes their lives are a mess of love, drugs, and excess.
- Directors
- Amy Jenkins
- Cast
- Jason Hughes, Andrew Lincoln, Daniela Nardini, Amita Dhiri, Jack Davenport, Steve John Shepherd, Natasha Little, Luisa Bradshaw-White, David Mallinson, Ramon Tikaram
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Genre
- Drama
- First aired
- 1996-03-18
- Studios
- World Productions, BBC
Episodes
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Episode 1 Coming Together Anna attends an interview at a well-to-do firm of solicitors.
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Episode 2 Happy Families Anna hopes to rekindle her romance with Miles.
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Episode 3 Living Dangerously Egg takes on a medical negligence case and becomes emotionally involved with a client.
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Episode 4 Sex, Lies and Muesli Yoghurt Delilah outstays her welcome and Anna resorts to devious means to get her way.
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Episode 5 Fantasy Football Egg takes his work worries to a therapist but finds that football is the only way forward.
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Episode 6 Family Outing Warren fears that Kira might 'out' him to the rest of the family.
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Episode 7 Brief Encounter Anna has a one-night stand, but discovers that there's no such thing as casual sex.
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Episode 8 Cheap Thrills Milly is losing patience with Egg's novel-writing career.
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Episode 9 Just Sex Warren decides to stop living a lie, Milly and O'Donnell become closer.
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Episode 10 Father Figure O'Donnell could prove to be Milly's knight in shining armour.
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Episode 11 Let's Get It On Tensions mount as jealousy, lust and shame combine to test the five flatmates.
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Episode 1 Last Tango In Southwark Anna and Miles have doubts about each other after finally getting together at a party. Egg says goodbye to both his father and his writing career. Milly is taken aback by the arrival of an attractive new trainee at the firm.
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Episode 2 Guess Who's Coming to Dinner? Anna throws herself into her work, only to find herself up against Miles on a case, while Milly loses her cool. Kira's career suffers a setback. A dinner party is interrupted by Warren's ex-lover Ferdy.
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Episode 3 The Bi Who Came In From The Cold Ferdy's mixed signals are causing problems for Warren. Anna blames Miles for spreading rumours at work. And Milly loses patience when Egg goes on a gambling spree.
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Episode 4 How to Get in Bed by Advertising Warren begins losing patience with Ferdy, and his efforts to relieve his stress get him into trouble. Miles finds there is no such thing as uncomplicated sex after he resorts to the lonely hearts pages. Egg starts a new job, while Milly finds it difficult being the boss.
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Episode 5 Small Town Boyo Warren's arrest has become common knowledge, and threatens to destroy a promising career. Ferdy is tempted to go back to his ex.
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Episode 6 Unusual Suspect Warren faces the indignity of having to be part of an identity parade and appear in court. When Milly's boss forbids her from representing him, Anna steps in. Egg is left in the lurch with Nicki after a misunderstanding at the cafe. Kira plays hard to get after a night out with Jo. Ferdy's attempts to win round Miles backfire.
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Episode 7 He's Leaving Home Warren is planning a world tour, but is he ready to finish his therapy? Milly and Miles disagree about who should take his room. Egg learns something new about Nicki. And Ferdy's sexual confusion is heightened when he ends up on a date with Kira and Jo.
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Episode 8 Room With a Queue Miles takes matters into his own hands when the search for a new flatmate begins. Anna considers desperate measures to get work. Kira's strategy with Jo is starting to pay off.
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Episode 9 Men Behaving Sadly Ferdy has an explosive encounter with his ex. Rachel finds a tactful way of letting Miles down gently. Nicki confides in Egg about the father of her child. And sexism at chambers sends Anna in search of sisterhood.
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Episode 10 When the Dope Comes In Milly agonises over whether or not to accompany O'Donnell on a business trip to Paris. Miles and Egg get an unexpected visit from the police. Jo has to beat a hasty retreat from Kelly.
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Episode 11 She's Gotta Get It The vote for Anna's tenancy is imminent, and Miles starts a whispering campaign against her. Kira arranges a date for Ferdy. Milly is brooding about Rachel and O'Donnell in Paris. And Egg has no luck getting on a catering course.
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Episode 12 The Plumber Always Rings Twice Milly is suspicious of Rachel and O'Donnell's new rapport since the trip to Paris. A visitor to the house arouses Ferdy's interest. Anna's celebration with Sarah does not quite go as planned. Miles still resists his father's invitation.
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Episode 13 Wish You Were Queer Miles and Anna become professional rivals. Nicki is upset by Egg's betrayal.
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Episode 14 Who's That Girl? Will Miles make a hasty decision about his new girlfriend? Milly and Rachel's relationship comes to a head. And a lost condom sends Jo into a panic.
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Episode 15 From Here to Maternity Milly throws caution to the wind when Egg accuses her of being boring. Anna gets some news from home. Ferdy needs some time on his own.
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Episode 16 One Bedding and a Funeral Egg's younger brother comes to stay and finds a friend in Anna. Milly's reckless behaviour nearly gives the game away. Anna settles on alternative plans for her mother's funeral. And Kira tells Jo where to go.
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Episode 17 The Secret of My Excess Miles offers Anna a shoulder to cry on. Milly begins to see the downside of her actions.
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Episode 18 Diet Hard Egg's expectations for the opening night at the cafe prove to be slightly overambitious. Ferdy opts for a one-night stand. Kira and Kelly make plans for the future.
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Episode 19 Milly Liar Miles wins his case, but Francesca has convinced herself that he does not want to go through with the wedding. Milly panics when a stupid lie backfires. Anna lets Miles in on an alarming secret, and Ferdy confesses all to Lenny.
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Episode 20 Secrets and Wives Milly discovers the truth about O'Donnell's personal life. Miles becomes increasingly attracted to Anna on his stag night. Nicki puts her foot down at the cafe.
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Episode 21 Apocalypse Wow! Can Miles go through with the wedding? Will Anna be able to deal with it if he does? Will Egg and Milly's new-found happiness last? Will Ferdy finally come to terms with his sexuality?
Plot
Warning: spoilers
This Life Plot and Cast
Five aspiring lawyers set their sights on reaching the top of their profession, yet their private lives tell a different story. Behind the scenes, they struggle with tangled relationships, drug use, and lives given over to excess.
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