Being Eileen is a BBC "heart-warming" comedy-drama which began as a new six-part series on 4 February, and ended on 11 March 2013. Originally titled Lapland, it was first broadcast in the United Kingdom on BBC One on 24 December 2011. Although initially a single 75-minute episode which was set in Lapland, Finland, it was announced to having a series renamed Being Eileen, consisting of six 30 minute episodes, due to the success of the single episode. The series, written by Michael Wynne, features an ensemble cast. Headed by Sue Johnston, who plays Eileen Lewis, the programme focusses on her, the widowed matriarch of a "large, close-knit and dysfunctional Northern family". The single episode focused on the family's visit to Lapland, whilst the series focusses on their life in Birkenhead. Elizabeth Berrington and Stephen Graham, play Eileen's children, whilst William Ash and Julie Graham play their partners.
Seasons and episodes
1 season · 6 episodes
- 1S1 E1
Missing
Feb 4, 2013
In this episode, Eileen goes missing and Paula goes into meltdown. Pete tries to treat Mandy, but he gets dragged into searching for their mum, who is not missing after all.
- 2S1 E2
Homeless
Feb 11, 2013
Eileen takes in a homeless man, while Paula and Ray take in a homeless rabbit.
- 3S1 E3
Ay Carumba
Feb 18, 2013
Encouraged by a friend, Eileen decides to join a group of local widows for emotional support, but their obsession with who’s dead, who's dying and who might possibly die in the near future only depresses her.
- 4S1 E4
Monopoly
Feb 25, 2013
Eileen decides to spend a quiet afternoon learning Spanish; that is, until she is invaded by the family, with Ray wanting to be a power seller on eBay.
- 5S1 E5
D.I.Y.
Mar 4, 2013
Pete discovers Eileen's shower is broken and decides to step into his father's shoes and get it sorted. A trip to the local branch of Wickes is planned to get Eileen a new shower. Mandy misunderstands and thinks Pete's taking her there to f
- 6S1 E6
Birthday
Mar 11, 2013
Paula and Ray have spent weeks preparing for Liam's pirate-themed birthday, but all is ruined when Paula drills through a water pipe while hanging up a porthole. They decamp to Eileen's house but things run far from smoothly.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch Being Eileen?
- Being Eileen 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 Being Eileen are there?
- Being Eileen has 1 season and 6 episodes. Status: Ended.
- Will there be a new season of Being Eileen?
- Being Eileen has ended; no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on March 11, 2013.
- Who stars in Being Eileen?
- Being Eileen stars Georgia Doyle, Julie Graham, William Ash, Ellis Murphy, Dean Andrews.
