Growing Pains

Overview

Family drama series about a middle aged couple (Ray Brooks and Sharon Duce) who, with their own three children in their teenage years, decide to become foster parents.

Episodes

S01E01 Steppin' Out

May 16, 1992 50 min
When Pat Hollingsworth decides she wants to start fostering she faces a hostile response from her family, particularly from husband Tom, who was looking forward to enjoying a peaceful middle age, pursuing his lifelong obsession...

S01E02 Rock a Bye Your Baby

May 23, 1992 50 min
Tom feels he's losing his grip now that the foster children are firmly in residence. "Smurf" is falling out with Simon, Kathy is eating everything except food, and baby Colin likes unravelling Tom's favourite cassette....

S01E03 Let's Face the Music

May 30, 1992 50 min
Tom and Pat are both worried that their in-depth interview will reveal secrets from their past.

S01E04 Dearly Beloved

June 6, 1992 50 min
The arrival of adorable toddler Abigail causes heartache, and Mark's first love affair causes headaches.

S01E05 Better Luck Next Time

June 13, 1992 50 min
The Hollingsworths hear some distressing news about Abigail's mother; Tom discovers that his real father is alive; and Pat finds she has an ally in her attractive boss Andy.

S01E06 The Lady and the Tramp

June 20, 1992 50 min
The Hollingsworths are fazed by the arrival of Mercedes, a sophisticated 11-year-old.

S01E07 Put On a Happy Face

June 27, 1992 50 min
Pat never wanted to foster a teenager and when Tom agrees to take on 13-year-old Jason, her worst fears are confirmed.

S01E08 The Ugly Duckling

July 4, 1992 50 min
Tom's enthusiasm for the school fun-run is not shared by Pat and the children.

S01E09 It Only Happens When I Dance with You

July 11, 1992 50 min
Pat is worried about how much Andy is confiding in her. Jason's mother turns up saying she wants him back.

S01E10 I'm Old Fashioned ...

July 18, 1992 50 min
On their romantic weekend, Pat and Tom become close again.

Cast

Ray Brooks
Ray Brooks
Tom Hollingsworth
Sharon Duce
Sharon Duce
Pat Hollingsworth
Tat Whalley
Mark Hollingsworth
Rosie Marcel
Rosie Marcel
Lisa Hollingsworth
Peter Lloyd
Simon Hollingsworth
Rosemary Leach
Rosemary Leach
Joan Craddock
Lill Roughley
Lill Roughley
Miriam Craddock
Trevor Peacock
Trevor Peacock
George Critchley
Liz Crowther
Liz Crowther
Sandra Philips

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