This Life

Five aspiring lawyers are aiming for the top - but behind the scenes they're a mess of love, drugs and excess.

Drama

Seasons

1. Coming Together

Air Date: 1996-03-18

Anna attends an interview at a well-to-do firm of solicitors.

2. Happy Families

Air Date: 1996-03-25

Anna hopes to rekindle her romance with Miles.

3. Living Dangerously

Air Date: 1996-04-01

Egg takes on a medical negligence case and becomes emotionally involved with a client.

4. Sex, Lies and Muesli Yoghurt

Air Date: 1996-04-08

Delilah outstays her welcome and Anna resorts to devious means to get her way.

5. Fantasy Football

Air Date: 1996-04-15

Egg takes his work worries to a therapist but finds that football is the only way forward.

6. Family Outing

Air Date: 1996-04-22

Warren fears that Kira might 'out' him to the rest of the family.

7. Brief Encounter

Air Date: 1996-04-29

Anna has a one-night stand, but discovers that there's no such thing as casual sex.

8. Cheap Thrills

Air Date: 1996-05-06

Milly is losing patience with Egg's novel-writing career.

9. Just Sex

Air Date: 1996-05-13

Warren decides to stop living a lie, Milly and O'Donnell become closer.

10. Father Figure

Air Date: 1996-05-20

O'Donnell could prove to be Milly's knight in shining armour.

11. Let's Get It On

Air Date: 1996-06-03

Tensions mount as jealousy, lust and shame combine to test the five flatmates.

1. Last Tango In Southwark

Air Date: 1997-03-17

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.

2. Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?

Air Date: 1997-03-24

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.

3. The Bi Who Came In From The Cold

Air Date: 1997-03-31

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.

4. How to Get in Bed by Advertising

Air Date: 1997-04-07

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.

5. Small Town Boyo

Air Date: 1997-04-14

Warren's arrest has become common knowledge, and threatens to destroy a promising career. Ferdy is tempted to go back to his ex.

6. Unusual Suspect

Air Date: 1997-04-21

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.

7. He's Leaving Home

Air Date: 1997-04-28

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.

8. Room With a Queue

Air Date: 1997-05-08

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.

9. Men Behaving Sadly

Air Date: 1997-05-15

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.

10. When the Dope Comes In

Air Date: 1997-05-22

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.

11. She's Gotta Get It

Air Date: 1997-05-29

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.

12. The Plumber Always Rings Twice

Air Date: 1997-06-05

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.

13. Wish You Were Queer

Air Date: 1997-06-12

Miles and Anna become professional rivals. Nicki is upset by Egg's betrayal.

14. Who's That Girl?

Air Date: 1997-06-19

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.

15. From Here to Maternity

Air Date: 1997-06-26

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.

16. One Bedding and a Funeral

Air Date: 1997-07-03

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.

17. The Secret of My Excess

Air Date: 1997-07-10

Miles offers Anna a shoulder to cry on. Milly begins to see the downside of her actions.

18. Diet Hard

Air Date: 1997-07-17

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.

19. Milly Liar

Air Date: 1997-07-24

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.

20. Secrets and Wives

Air Date: 1997-07-31

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.

21. Apocalypse Wow!

Air Date: 1997-08-07

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?

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