Blessed is a BBC television sitcom written by Ben Elton and starring Ardal O'Hanlon as Gary, a record producer, who is struggling to bring up two small children. The series was broadcast on BBC One on Friday evenings at 9.00pm between October and December 2005. It featured the lullaby Morningtown Ride as its theme, sung by the cast band. No second series was commissioned.
Seasons and episodes
1 season · 8 episodes
1
- 1S1 E1
I'm So Tired (The Beatles)
Oct 14, 200530 min
Gary and Sue begin to lose the plot as tiredness and sleep deprivation kick in. Their new neighbours Bill and Mary are introduced to, and instantly forgotten by, Gary. At work, session singer Vicky begins to question her relationship with l
- 2S1 E2
Ever Fallen in Love with Someone (Buzzcocks)
Oct 21, 200530 min
Sue attempts to become a celebrity mum and get her figure back. Gary causes chaos as he attempts to park his car. An unsympathetic motorist has his revenge, but Gary has the last laugh. A leaky gutter spells building trouble for Gary and Su
- 3S1 E3
I'm in Love with My Car (Queen)
Oct 28, 200530 min
There's a crisis in the Chandler household when Sheepie the toy goes missing, and Lance accuses Vicky of stifling their relationship. Gary and Sue realise family life has driven them to drink, so they attempt to reduce their alcohol intake
- 4S1 E4
Just Looking (Stereophonics)
Nov 4, 200530 min
4. Just Looking (Stereophonics) Sue is insulted when a stranger gives her a long stare in the park and demands that Gary confront the man. In protecting Sue's honour, Gary comes to confront his sexuality and discovers that his heroes are n
- 5S1 E5
Hit Me Baby One More Time (Britney Spears)
Nov 11, 200530 min
Gary's plan to educate Jake is hampered by a feminist librarian with a new spin on traditional fairy tales.
- 6S1 E6
Who Wrote the Book of Love (The Monotones)
Nov 25, 200530 min
Gary and Sue resort to bringing up baby by The Big Happy Baby Book method, but they run into problems as they try to put theory into practice. And Vicky dumps Lance, but a curry brings them back together.
Starring
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch Blessed?
- Blessed is not currently listed on a streaming service in the US. Use the country picker on the page to check other markets.
- How many seasons of Blessed are there?
- Blessed has 1 season and 8 episodes. Status: Ended.
- Will there be a new season of Blessed?
- Blessed has ended; no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on December 9, 2005.
- Who stars in Blessed?
- Blessed stars Sally Bretton, Ardal O'Hanlon, Mel Giedroyc, Stacey Cadman, Russell Brand.
