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Season 1

  • S01E01 Episode 1

    • October 6, 2015
    • BBC Four

    Businesswoman Babs plans a networking event, but her outspoken ‘frenemy ’Chris threatens to derail it. Meanwhile, John is on the hunt for a lady after spending the last six years alone.

  • S01E02 Episode 2

    • October 6, 2015
    • BBC Four

    Vanessa hosts a dinner party, but her past catches up with her. John takes Dee on a date she won’t forget, while Simon and Monty strike up a friendship over music.

  • S01E03 Episode 3

    • October 13, 2015
    • BBC Four

    Babs's dislike of Vanessa leads to her meeting the UKIP candidate for Bournemouth to complain. This in turn leads to an ugly confrontation between Babs and Vanessa at John's comedy gig. Simon surprises Monty at a life drawing class.

  • S01E04 Episode 4

    • October 20, 2015
    • BBC Four

    Vanessa's run-in with Babs last week jeopardises her friendship with Chris. Babs needs some help on a big pitch with Kiddicare, so turns to Chris for help. Katie invites friends and family to her 'living funeral.'.

  • S01E05 Episode 5

    • October 20, 2015
    • BBC Four

    Babs's best friend Gloria returns from holiday in Australia. With the help of Chris, they both help Babs try to sell her Babylog boxes at Dorchester Market and, as a thank you, Babs throws a dinner party for them both. Across town, Vanessa persuades Dee to go blindfold dating, whilst Beate considers a carer for her husband.

  • S01E06 Episode 6

    • October 27, 2015
    • BBC Four

Additional Specials

  • SPECIAL 0x1 Life Begins at 65

    • October 28, 2015
    • BBC Four

    This one-off documentary featuring the cast sees them talk candidly about the radical changes they have witnessed over their lifetimes. They talk openly about issues ranging from the changing role of women through to attitudes towards sexuality, education and divorce.