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Sex, lies and true love in modern Scotland. Following the lives and loves of a group of twenty-something lesbians living in Glasgow.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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Sex, lies and true love in modern Scotland. Following the lives and loves of a group of twenty-something lesbians living in Glasgow.
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Episode 1
Spirited photographer Frankie returns home from America for the funeral of a beloved aunt, but her reappearance throws the lives of her friends and former lovers into disarray.
Directed by John McKayGuest stars Ashley Lilley, Alexis Peterman, Moyo Akandé
Episode 2
Emotions run high for Frankie at her beloved aunt Carol's funeral, and things get worse when her uncle Cameron treats her like an outsider. Meanwhile, an encounter with a teenage thief gives Cat a second chance to woo Sam at the police station, and Tess tries to coax Lou out of the closet by inviting her to dinner.
Directed by John McKayGuest stars Anna Crilly, Duncan Duff
Episode 3
Frankie visits the registrar's office to solve the mysteries of her past, but she gets more than she bargained for when she takes a closer look at her parents' death certificates. Cat does her best to make sure she and Sam continue to enjoy their relationship's honeymoon period, a flirtatious encounter at work ends in disaster for Jay, and Tess gets a shock when she decides to pay Lou a surprise visit.
Guest stars Morag Siller, Duncan Duff
Episode 4
After moving into an up-market flat together, Tess explores the world of internet dating, and Frankie embarks on a self-destructive binge that lands her on the wrong side of the law. Meanwhile, Cat tries to make up for her lies by introducing Sam to her parents.
Guest stars Duncan Duff, Phyllis Logan
Episode 5
Tess's 30th birthday is approaching and she's desperate to ignore it, but her friends have other ideas. As Ed organises her surprise party his desire to tell her his true feelings reaches fever pitch, but could their friendship survive if Tess knew the truth? A work assignment brings Frankie and Cat closer together as they take a walk down memory lane, but as their feelings grow deeper a shocking revelation drives Cat back into Sam's arms.
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Episode 6
Frankie is left reeling when she finally discovers the truth about her childhood. Cat makes a big choice about her future with Sam but her decision is put to the test when she discovers that Frankie is planning to leave town for good. Things start to look up for Tess when she gets an audition, only for a broken lift to throw her chance into jeopardy.
Where to watch Lip ServiceEpisode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Laura FraserCat MacKenzie
Roxanne McKeeLou Foster
Ruta GedmintasFrankie Alan
Fiona ButtonTess Roberts
Heather PeaceSam Murray
Natasha O'KeeffeSadie Anderson
James Anthony PearsonEd MacKenzie
Adam SinclairDr. Declan Love
BBC ThreeUnited Kingdom
KudosUnited Kingdom
BBC ScotlandUnited Kingdom
