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Season 1

8 episodes · 13th May 2012

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01 Episode 1 still Episode 1 Episode 113th May 2012 The Starlings are a normal brood getting on with life in Matlock, Derbyshire, tackling obstacles as and when they come, and they've got a fair few in this first episode. Terry and Jan have just moved Grandad into their already-crammed home - following an unspecified incident at the retirement home - to share with none-too-pleased teen Charlie, and now they're preparing for one more arrival. It's only small and due any minute as daughter Bell goes into labour via a birthing pool in the living room. Then there's Grandad's illegitimate son and, erm, interesting artist Loz, Jan's nephew and returning traveller Fergi out in the caravan and Bell's ex-boyfriend Reuben, who's determined to make things right and get Bell back. Throw in Terry's suspicious phone calls and oddball son Gravy losing one of his friends of the "four-legged and four-armed" variety, and it's fair to say that our weekly visits to the Starlings nest are going to be pretty eventful. 02 Episode 2 still Episode 2 Episode 220th May 2012 Charlie joins her father's electrical business and has to cope with a hectic schedule of appointments, her first task being to work her charm on the company's elderly clients. Meanwhile, Reuben searches for a job, Gravy ponders an exciting new venture, and the family rallies around Uncle Loz as he makes his debut at a local art exhibition 03 Episode 3 still Episode 3 Episode 327th May 2012 Jan takes a brief reprieve from the chaos of domesticity to embrace her inner author for a short story competition in Derbyshire Life. However, Grandad is acting more strangely than usual. 04 Episode 4 still Episode 4 Episode 43rd June 2012 While Jan feels Gravy has some growing up to do, Terry would appreciate it if Charlie took time out from being a teen. Bell and Reuben make progress. 05 Episode 5 still Episode 5 Episode 510th June 2012 Fergie finds himself behind bars and a panicked Jan prepares for book club. Meanwhile, Grandad gets ready and sets off for a very important date. 06 Episode 6 still Episode 6 Episode 617th June 2012 Terry and Jan celebrate their anniversary and, for once, they've got the place to themselves. For Fergie, Lodz and co, though, a disastrous camping trip awaits. 07 Episode 7 still Episode 7 Episode 724th June 2012 Loz and Fergie must overcome a girlfriend-shaped obstacle, and things go from bad to worse for Bell and Reuben. Charlie catches the eye of a talent scout. 08 Episode 8 still Episode 8 Episode 81st July 2012 The cockles-warming comedy flies the nest. Grandad receives a fleeting visit from his best mate, and Terry steps in to bring Belle and Reuben back together.
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01 Rebecca Night profile Rebecca Night 02 Matt King profile Matt King 03 Brendan Coyle profile Brendan Coyle 04 Lesley Sharp profile Lesley Sharp 05 Steve Edge profile Steve Edge 06 John Dagleish profile John Dagleish 07 Ukweli Roach profile Ukweli Roach 08 Daniel Peacock profile Daniel Peacock 09 Alan Williams profile Alan Williams 10 Finn Atkins profile Finn Atkins
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