TV series
Lee is a childish northerner who lives in a fancy penthouse apartment in London who goes through a variety of jobs such as a janitor and ice cream man, as well as attempting relationships with female flatmates. His best mate, Daily Mail reading, middle-class citizen Tim is always there to stop Lee from getting in trouble, or not? Mayhem is never far away with cleaner Barbara who has never done an honest day's work in her life.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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Lee is a childish northerner who lives in a fancy penthouse apartment in London who goes through a variety of jobs such as a janitor and ice cream man, as well as attempting relationships with female flatmates. His best mate, Daily Mail reading, middle-class citizen Tim is always there to stop Lee from getting in trouble, or not? Mayhem is never far away with cleaner Barbara who has never done an honest day's work in her life.
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Episode 1
After eight years of marriage, Lee and Lucy disagree over how to keep the romance alive.
Directed by Nick WoodWritten by Lee Mack, Daniel PeakGuest stars Geoffrey Whitehead, Deborah Grant, Hugh Dennis, Francesca Newman, Max Pattison, Finley Southby
Episode 2
Lucy causes offence by choosing the wrong babysitter.
Directed by Nick WoodWritten by Lee Mack, Daniel PeakGuest stars Bobby Ball, Geoffrey Whitehead, Deborah Grant, Abigail Cruttenden, Hugh Dennis, Francesca Newman, Max Pattison, Finley Southby
Episode 3
Lee's hopes for a stress-free ferry trip to France with Lucy and the children are dashed when they don't leave enough time for the car journey.
Directed by Nick WoodWritten by Lee Mack, Daniel PeakGuest stars Francesca Newman, Max Pattison, Finley Southby, Rob Brydon, Dan Tetsell, Angela McHale
Episode 4
Lee and Lucy play hot tub fantasy date with Anna and Toby, causing them to end up in hot water.
Directed by Nick WoodWritten by Lee Mack, Daniel PeakGuest stars Abigail Cruttenden, Hugh Dennis, Francesca Newman, Michael Praed, Jack Chissick, Emma Bunton, Susie Dent
Episode 5
Lee is worried that Charlie is getting a reputation at school for being the class clown.
Directed by Nick WoodWritten by Lee Mack, Sarah MorganGuest stars Abigail Cruttenden, Hugh Dennis, Francesca Newman, Max Pattison, Finley Southby, Selina Griffiths, Steve Speirs, Harry Brown
Episode 6
If Lee and Lucy's marriage wasn't in trouble before they go to marriage counselling, it is by the time they leave.
Directed by Nick WoodWritten by Lee Mack, Daniel PeakGuest stars Geoffrey Whitehead, Deborah Grant, Abigail Cruttenden, Hugh Dennis, Francesca Newman, Max Pattison, Finley Southby, Harvey Virdi
Episode 7
Are Lee and Lucy ready for another child?
Directed by Nick WoodWritten by Lee Mack, Daniel PeakGuest stars Abigail Cruttenden, Hugh Dennis, Francesca Newman, Max Pattison, Finley Southby, Max Willis
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Lee MackLee
Sally BrettonLucy Adams
Megan DoddsKate
Katy WixDaisy
Bobby BallFrank
Tim VineTim Adams
Miranda HartBarbara Petrietskivadorski
Geoffrey WhiteheadGeoffrey Adams
BBC OneUnited Kingdom
Avalon TelevisionUnited Kingdom
