Mark Haddon
Director
Microsoap (1998)
Series 2
Colin and Jane have decided that their marriage isn't working and that the best thing is to separate. This could be tough on their children, Joe and Emily, but their parents are civilized about the whole thing and determined to remain friends. In fact, after the split their relationship improves considerably. Jane, a nurse, embarks upon a new relationship with Roger, a single parent of three children, the terrible trio of David, Felicity and Robbie. Colin, meanwhile, has started to see Jennifer, the therapist he and Jane consulted when trying to work through their problems.
Released Sept. 30, 1998
Episode 24 min
None+
Keywords: tmdb.sibling-relationship, tmdb.brother-sister-relationship
Network: BBC One
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S2E1 - Episode 1
Parker and Smart bet the boys that they can't be nice for an entire day.
Nov. 17, 1999, midnight
S2E2 - Episode 2
Joe has to decide which of his "dads" he will play with in the forthcoming father-and-son football match. Meanwhile, Robbie's attempts to be helpful threatens to ruin Emily's going away surprise for Colin.
Nov. 24, 1999, midnight
S2E3 - Episode 3
Joe is building a model space rocket for his school science project, and comes under suspicion when things start to go missing around the house.
Dec. 1, 1999, midnight
S2E4 - Episode 4
Emily seeks David's help when Roger objects to her outfit for a seventies party at the local rugby club.
Dec. 8, 1999, midnight
S2E5 - Episode 5
Worried about household security after his friend Toby is burgled, Joe pesters Roger to fit more locks and an alarm to the house.
Dec. 15, 1999, midnight
S2E6 - Episode 6
Felicity and Robbie organise a sponsored dog walk to raise money.
Dec. 22, 1999, midnight
S2E7 - Episode 7
Joe's academic skills are recognized with an award nomination.
Jan. 5, 2000, midnight
S2E8 - Episode 8
Emily is unhappy at having to babysit for free and decides to go on strike. Joe signs up for martial arts classes.
Jan. 12, 2000, midnight
S2E9 - Episode 9
Jane and Emily try to become fit together, while David becomes a fanatical vegetarian to impress Lisa.
Jan. 19, 2000, midnight
S2E10 - Episode 10
Joe and Felicity are delighted when cousin Danny comes to stay. But who has taken Emily's diary?
Jan. 26, 2000, midnight
S2E11 - Episode 11
Emily is left in charge when all the adults in the house go down with a mystery bug.
Feb. 2, 2000, midnight
S2E12 - Episode 12
The return of Roger's wife Ursula causes mixed reactions. Joe is concerned when his pet snake goes off its food.
Feb. 9, 2000, midnight
S2E13 - Episode 13
Joe is offered a place at Swindon School of Science, but receives conflicting advice on whether he should go.
Feb. 16, 2000, midnight
Network: BBC One
Episode Runtime: 24 min.
Season Runtime: 24 min.
Released: Sept. 30, 1998
Last Air Date: Feb. 16, 2000, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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