After he's fired from his long-term job, Ed Robinson moves in with his aunt and tries to find both a career that he prefers to the reinsurance business and a steady girlfriend. Efforts of his family—bickering parents Pam and Hector, successful older brother George, and perfectionist sister Vicky—to meddle in his affairs further complicate his life.
1 season · 6 episodes
After he's fired from his long-term job, Ed Robinson moves in with his aunt and tries to find both a career that he prefers to the reinsurance business and a steady girlfriend. Efforts of his family—bickering parents Pam and Hector, success
Episode One
May 5, 200530 min
Constantly depressed Ed Robinson has been fired from his job because his office lover has become his boss. Elsewhere, Ed's organized brother George tries to cope with his son's birthday party which has become chaotic.
Episode Two
May 12, 200530 min
Vicky has become irritated with the fact that her boyfriend who won't stop crying. However, she soon discovers that his sensitivity is what she finds so attractive about him. George tries to explain what death is to his 5 year old son, Alb
Episode Three
May 19, 200530 min
Ed's mother Pam sets his up on a date with one of her friend's daughter, Connie who Ed has known since he was young. Vicky starts dating a gynecologist who is attracted to the fact that she is so honest with him. George tries to toughen
Episode Four
May 26, 200530 min
Ed begins dating literally the girl next door, Zara who soon becomes obsessed with his family. George is heartbroken when Albert reveals that his hero is his best friend's father. Elsewhere, Vicky begins dating a man in his 60's.
Episode Five
Jun 2, 200530 min
Ed has become haunted by his past failures. George realizes that Albert actually has no friends. Vicky decides the time is right for her to have a baby and that a gay co-worker, Leo is the perfect sperm donor.
Episode Six
Jun 9, 200530 min
As his 33rd birthday approaches, Ed seek out advice to find a new direction in life. Vicky is in search of another sperm donor as things with Leo didn't go as planned. George gets a promotion to Executive Director in his company, but his fa
Martin Freeman
Ed Robinson
Hugh Bonneville
George Robinson
Abigail Cruttenden
Vicky Robinson
Anna Massey
Pam Robinson
Richard Johnson
Hector Robinson
Amanda Root
Maggie Robinson
Jamie Hawkins-Dady
Albert Robinson
Jack Dawes
Young Ed
Amanda Abbington
Polly
Jack Stanley
Young George
Amy King
Young Vicky
Anthony Calf
Peter
