Microsoap

Microsoap

Colin and Jane have decided that their marriage isn't working and that the best thing is to separate. This could be tough on their children, Joe and Emily, but their parents are civilized about the whole thing and determined to remain friends. In fact, after the split their relationship improves considerably. Jane, a nurse, embarks upon a new relationship with Roger, a single parent of three children, the terrible trio of David, Felicity and Robbie. Colin, meanwhile, has started to see Jennifer, the therapist he and Jane consulted when trying to work through their problems.

Comedy

Seasons

1. Episode 1

Air Date: 1998-09-30

Joe unwittingly sabotages his mother's dinner date with her new boyfriend, Roger.

2. Episode 2

Air Date: 1998-10-07

Joe and Emily meet Roger's kids—the children from hell—and wonder if Mum having a boyfriend is such a good idea.

3. Episode 3

Air Date: 1998-10-14

Roger slips a disc while rollerblading across the living room.

4. Episode 4

Air Date: 1998-10-21

Joe and Emily are dismayed when Colin decides to ditch his boring image and becomes a "groovy dad". Meanwhile, Joe's toy aeroplane gets stuck on Robbie's head.

5. Episode 5

Air Date: 1998-10-28

After discovering his father's new girlfriend is his school PE mistress, Joe tries to sabotage their relationship, and attempts to reunite Jane and Roger.

6. Episode 6

Air Date: 1998-11-04

David develops a crush on Emily, and tries to help Joe when he's the victim of a school bully.

7. Episode 7

Air Date: 1998-11-11

Joe shoots a horror video about his family for school.

8. Episode 8

Air Date: 1999-10-05

After David sets his sights on Emily, she decides to live with Colin and Jennifer to avoid him. Joe and Felicity wreck Emily's favourite shirt.

9. Episode 9

Air Date: 1999-10-12

Emily's afternoon hits the skids when Colin tries his hand at painting with Roger. Joe and Emily arrange a weekend away for Jane and Roger.

10. Episode 10

Air Date: 1999-10-19

Joe enlists King Arthur's help with a Camelot. Meanwhile, Emily worries that Jennifer is pregnant.

11. Episode 11

Air Date: 1999-10-26

Felicity disowns her family after Roger argues with Jane over a drill. Meanwhile, Joe believes his parents have been taken over by aliens.

12. Episode 12

Air Date: 1999-11-02

Emily panics when she sees Jane and Colin kissing, and Roger's big sister comes to stay.

13. Episode 13

Air Date: 1999-11-09

Colin and Jennifer decide to get married in a quiet ceremony. Roger expresses his commitment to Jane by installing swing doors between their home.

1. Episode 1

Air Date: 1999-11-17

Parker and Smart bet the boys that they can't be nice for an entire day.

2. Episode 2

Air Date: 1999-11-24

Joe has to decide which of his "dads" he will play with in the forthcoming father-and-son football match. Meanwhile, Robbie's attempts to be helpful threatens to ruin Emily's going away surprise for Colin.

3. Episode 3

Air Date: 1999-12-01

Joe is building a model space rocket for his school science project, and comes under suspicion when things start to go missing around the house.

4. Episode 4

Air Date: 1999-12-08

Emily seeks David's help when Roger objects to her outfit for a seventies party at the local rugby club.

5. Episode 5

Air Date: 1999-12-15

Worried about household security after his friend Toby is burgled, Joe pesters Roger to fit more locks and an alarm to the house.

6. Episode 6

Air Date: 1999-12-22

Felicity and Robbie organise a sponsored dog walk to raise money.

7. Episode 7

Air Date: 2000-01-05

Joe's academic skills are recognized with an award nomination.

8. Episode 8

Air Date: 2000-01-12

Emily is unhappy at having to babysit for free and decides to go on strike. Joe signs up for martial arts classes.

9. Episode 9

Air Date: 2000-01-19

Jane and Emily try to become fit together, while David becomes a fanatical vegetarian to impress Lisa.

10. Episode 10

Air Date: 2000-01-26

Joe and Felicity are delighted when cousin Danny comes to stay. But who has taken Emily's diary?

11. Episode 11

Air Date: 2000-02-02

Emily is left in charge when all the adults in the house go down with a mystery bug.

12. Episode 12

Air Date: 2000-02-09

The return of Roger's wife Ursula causes mixed reactions. Joe is concerned when his pet snake goes off its food.

13. Episode 13

Air Date: 2000-02-16

Joe is offered a place at Swindon School of Science, but receives conflicting advice on whether he should go.

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Rating

0.0/10

Release Date

1998-09-30

Episodes

26 (2 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast