This Life (1996)
A series following the lives of Miles, Milly, Warren, Egg and Anna, five young professionals.
Cast: Jack Davenport, Amita Dhiri, Andrew Lincoln, Daniela Nardini, Luisa Bradshaw-White, David Mallinson, Steve John Shepherd, Cyril Nri, Ramon Tikaram, Gillian McCutcheon, Natasha Little, Jason Hughes, Geoffrey Bateman, Juliet Cowan, Sacha Craise, Ondrej Malina, Marek Motlicek, Valentina Thielová
Apocalypse Wow!
Milly is furious that O'Donnell has lied to her and ends their relationship. She makes up with Anna, who confides in her about Miles. Jo invites Kira to the wedding and she accepts. The wedding day arrives and as Anna refuses to reveal to Miles that she does indeed love him, it goes ahead.
Secrets and Wives
Milly is surprised when O'Donnell's wife shows up at the office, but O'Donnell reassures her that they have separated. Anna continues to give Milly the cold shoulder. Miles' stag party comes around and he celebrates with the housemates, including Anna.
Milly Liar
Miles has pre-nuptial stress, and Milly foolishly leaves her watch in O'Donnell's office.
Diet Hard
The café opens to little success, leaving Egg deflated. Milly starts to see a counsellor about her troubles. As a condition to keeping her job, Anna is instructed to attend Alcoholics Anonymous but she finds it of little help.
The Secret of My Excess
After a drunken night, Anna wakes up late for work and an important meeting with Graham. She attempts to get herself together by taking cocaine, but is later found out by Graham. With her career in jeapordy she is taken off the case. She later confides in Miles and admits she misses her mother.
One Bedding and a Funeral
Egg's younger brother Nat comes to stay and finds a friend in Kelly, and Kira dumps Jo.
From Here to Maternity
Jo continues to fret that Kira may be pregnant. Anna is given an important case, working alongside an experienced colleague. The owner of the café tells Egg and Nicki that she's putting it up for sale. Egg looks into buying the lease and persuades Miles' father to be his guarantor.
Who's That Girl?
Miles has met a woman and embarked on a relationship. Anna discovers that Miles voted against her in the tenancy and is angry with him. Sarah Newley congratulates Anna on her tenancy and admits she has fallen in love with her.
Wish You Were Queer
Miles and Anna are rivals at work, and tensions continue to rise between Milly and Rachel.
The Plumber Always Rings Twice
With O'Donnell and Rachel back from Paris, Milly is finding herself jealous. A handyman, Lenny calls round to fix the broken boiler in the house. Ferdy falls for him and they end up in bed together. Miles' father calls round regarding his impending wedding but Miles refuses to go until Anna talks him round.
She's Gotta Get It
Miles is suspicious about lesbian solicitor Sarah Newley who is sending a lot of work Anna's way. Jo and Kira finally cement their relationship by having sex. Ferdy goes out clubbing with the effeminate Paul, but decides it is not his scene.
When the Dope Comes In
O'Donnell asks Milly to go to Paris with him on a conference. Milly agonises over her decision, but ultimately declines. Ferdy gets some hashish and while he's out of the house, the Police call to question him about the smashing-up of the car.
Men Behaving Sadly
Ferdy visits Mia at home where her new man, Seb, tells him what he thinks of men like him.
Room with a Queue
An advert is placed in the local newspaper for a new housemate. A number of people are interviewed but none of them are deemed suitable. Miles calls Rachel to tell her to move in, but when Milly finds out she is annoyed and tells Ferdy that he can have the room. Kira and Jo go out on a date, and Kira's hard to get act is making Jo eager for more.
He's Leaving Home
Warren has decided to leave and travel the world - beginning with Australia. Egg discovers that Nicki has a five-year-old son. The others begin to discuss who to rent Warren's room out to. Milly is angered when Rachel is suggested, due to her increasing dislike of her co-worker.
Unusual Suspect
Warren attends a line-up and is being defended by Milly. Kira has asked Jo out, but she has a plan to play hard to get. Egg is paranoid that Nicki fancies him and feels awkward when they go out for a drink together until she tells him that he's not her type.
Small Town Boyo
Warren tells O'Donnell what has happened, but as a reporter shows up at the office, O'Donnell becomes uneasy about the bad publicity. Anna assists Miles on a case and helps him to win.
How to Get in Bed by Advertising
Miles has placed a lonely hearts advert in a magazine and sets himself up on some dates - with limited success. Egg is enjoying his new job at the café working with a girl called Nicki. Warren is frustrated with Ferdy staying at the house as Ferdy is showing no interest in him.
The Bi Who Came in from the Cold
The housemates come to an agreement that Egg can cook for them by paying him for groceries each week. Egg loses the money at the bookmakers and claims that he was mugged. Ferdy is still upset at having split from his fiancée, although Warren is adamant that he is gay.
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?
Anna is up against Miles in a court case. Anna changes her plea without telling Miles and wins the case, much to his annoyance. Kira is angry that Kelly has returned to work and taken her job back as receptionist.
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.