John Lacey, a divorcee of 6 months, spots an advert in his newspaper for a '1-2-1' singles club. With most of his friends effectively sidelining him, in his singledom, from their social lives, he decides to give it a go...
John receives a letter from his ex-wife informing him that she will be shortly be demanding more money. At the 1-2-1 Club, Kirk is planning on taking everyone to his favourite nightclub.
Ralph's had an awful week. His electric razor's broken, his best friend - a terrapin - has died, and he's lost his job. The hapless singleton puts it down to an ancient Egyptian curse...
John's invited to his first party since the divorce, but has to find a girl to take. With news that an old fiancée is back in town, his hopes of a social success are raised.
John's day with Toby doesn't go wholly to plan. Still, a small gathering with the 1-2-1 Club's Wednesday group could prove more fruitful.
When Ken turns up at the club one evening, John's exaggerations begin to haunt him.
Kirk asks John to help him woo Kate. After a tipsy evening's chat, John goes to fill Kirk in on the news, and makes a startling discovery.
A new season is starting at the 1-2-1 Club, and a number of newcomers have joined the Friday group.
Mrs Arnott announces that she's going to stay in Sheffield for a while to look after her grandchildren. John suggests organising a 60s theme night farewell party for her, in aid of charity and with Ricky as the star. There's only one problem: Milton Keynes.
When Toby appears to be suffering from depression, Wendy suggests that John doesn't see him for a few weeks. John's distraught at first, but determines to find out what's wrong.
Ken's and Maggie's marriage is under pressure, and Ken invites John round for tea, hoping that his presence will at least placate his wife, if not remind her of the 'good old times'. Unfortunately, it only seems to make matters worse.
After a chance meeting with an old friend whilst away with John, Liz is trying to work out what and who she wants. He's left waiting by the phone at home for her decision - as is Kirk, distraught that Kate hasn't called him from Greece. Ken, meanwhile, is having a vasectomy for Maggie!
When an attractive young woman approaches John in a bar, he thinks all of his Christmasses have come at once - moreso when he learns he's been successful in applying to become headmaster of his school. Unfortunately, things don't run as smoothly as hoped.
It's John's first Christmas as a divorced man, and he's not looking forward to spending it alone. Meanwhile, eyebrows are raised at the club when Kirk disappears, and Ralph's having some problems with a biker gang. Then, when Mike breaks his leg, John's Christmas begins to look up...
It's John's first Christmas as a divorced man, and he's not looking forward to spending it alone. Meanwhile, eyebrows are raised at the club when Kirk disappears, and Ralph's having some problems with a biker gang. Then, when Mike breaks his leg, John's Christmas begins to look up...
