Series
Growing Pains
ComedyDramaFamily
Pat Hollingsworth fancies the idea of fostering. But can she convert her husband Tom and their three teenage children to her way of thinking?
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Seasons & episodes
- 1Steppin' Out16 May 1992 · 50mWhen Pat Hollingsworth decides she wants to start fostering, she faces a hostile response from her family, particularly from husband Tom, who was looking forward to enjoying a peaceful middle age, pursuing his lifelong obsession with old Hollywood musicals.
- 2Rock a Bye Your Baby23 May 1992 · 50mTom feels he's losing his grip now that the foster children are firmly in residence. "Smurf" is falling out with Simon, Kathy is eating everything except food, and baby Colin likes unravelling Tom's favourite cassette. Their dogs are giving Pat asthma, and the children all wet the bed every night.
- 3Let's Face the Music30 May 1992 · 50mTom and Pat are both worried that their in-depth interview will reveal secrets from their past.
- 4Dearly Beloved6 Jun 1992 · 50mThe arrival of adorable toddler Abigail causes heartache, and Mark's first love affair causes headaches.
- 5Better Luck Next Time13 Jun 1992 · 50mThe Hollingsworths hear some distressing news about Abigail's mother; Tom discovers that his real father is alive; and Pat finds she has an ally in her attractive boss Andy.
- 6The Lady and the Tramp20 Jun 1992 · 50mThe Hollingsworths are fazed by the arrival of Mercedes, a sophisticated 11-year-old.
- 7Put On a Happy Face27 Jun 1992 · 50mPat never wanted to foster a teenager and when Tom agrees to take on 13-year-old Jason, her worst fears are confirmed.
- 8The Ugly Duckling4 Jul 1992 · 50mTom's enthusiasm for the school fun-run is not shared by Pat and the children.
- 9It Only Happens When I Dance with You11 Jul 1992 · 50mPat is worried about how much Andy is confiding in her. Jason's mother turns up saying she wants him back.
- 10I'm Old Fashioned ...18 Jul 1992 · 50mOn their romantic weekend, Pat and Tom become close again.
Details
- Created by
- Steve Wetton
- First aired
- 16 May 1992
- Last aired
- 14 Jul 1993
- Status
- Ended
- Language
- English
- Network
- BBC One
- Episodes
- 20
- Votes
- 2 on TMDB
Cast
Ray BrooksTom Hollingsworth
Sharon DucePat Hollingsworth- TTat WhalleyMark Hollingsworth
Rosie MarcelLisa Hollingsworth- PPeter LloydSimon Hollingsworth
Rosemary LeachJoan Craddock
Lill RoughleyMiriam Craddock
Trevor PeacockGeorge Critchley
Liz CrowtherSandra Philips
