Series synopsis
Lip Service is a British drama television series that premiered on BBC Three on October 12, 2010. It ended on May 25, 2012. It was created by Harriet Braun. It stars Laura Fraser, Roxanne McKee, Ruta Gedmintas and Fiona Button.
Sex, lies and true love in modern Scotland. Following the lives and loves of a group of twenty-something lesbians living in Glasgow.
Premise
Sex, lies and true love in modern Scotland. Following the lives and loves of a group of twenty-something lesbians living in Glasgow.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Laura Fraser as Cat MacKenzie
- Roxanne McKee as Lou Foster
- Ruta Gedmintas as Frankie Alan
- Fiona Button as Tess Roberts
- Heather Peace as Sam Murray
- Natasha O'Keeffe as Sadie Anderson
- James Anthony Pearson as Ed MacKenzie
- Adam Sinclair as Dr. Declan Love
Supporting cast
- Anna Skellern as Dr. Lexy Price
- Emun Elliott as Jay Bryan Adams
- Cush Jumbo as Becky Love
Guest cast
- Ashley Lilley
- Morag Siller
- Anna Crilly
- Alexis Peterman as Sally
- Duncan Duff
- Phyllis Logan
- Moyo Akandé as Receptionist
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 12 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | October 12, 2010 | November 16, 2010 |
| Season 2 | 6 | April 19, 2012 | May 25, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Spirited photographer Frankie returns home from America for the funeral of a beloved aunt, but her reappearance throws the lives of her friends and former lovers into disarray. |
October 12, 2010 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Emotions run high for Frankie at her beloved aunt Carol's funeral, and things get worse when her uncle Cameron treats her like an outsider. Meanwhile, an encounter with a teenage thief gives Cat a second chance to woo Sam at the police station, and Tess tries to coax Lou out of the closet by inviting her to dinner. |
October 19, 2010 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Frankie visits the registrar's office to solve the mysteries of her past, but she gets more than she bargained for when she takes a closer look at her parents' death certificates. Cat does her best to make sure she and Sam continue to enjoy their relationship's honeymoon period, a flirtatious encounter at work ends in disaster for Jay, and Tess gets a shock when she decides to pay Lou a surprise visit. |
October 26, 2010 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 After a loved-up month on holiday in South America, Cat and Sam arrive back in Glasgow with a colossal bump. It looks like Tess finally has it all: her first proper acting role, a fabulous new flat and a gorgeous girlfriend. Frankie and Tess are struggling with the rent for their new flat and go in search of a flatmate. Frankie bumps into her former flame Sadie and offloads her troubles onto her. |
April 20, 2012 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 It’s the morning of Cat’s birthday and Sam has the perfect day planned. Tess helps new flatmate Lexy move in. Things aren’t going so well for Tess on the work front. Frankie’s career is on the up after she lands herself a job photographing a boutique hotel. Frankie’s delighted to see Cat and they share a passionate afternoon together. |
April 27, 2012 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Still reeling, the friends each try to deal with events in their own way. When Sam starts asking questions, Frankie makes a drastic decision. Sadie and Lexy both have surprising guests. Tess enlists Ed's help with the difficult Nora, but is unprepared for the consequences. |
May 4, 2012 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC Three |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 12, 2010 |
| Last aired | May 25, 2012 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Friday at 21:00:00 |