Series synopsis
Grownups is a British comedy television series that premiered on BBC Three on May 7, 2006. It ended on March 3, 2009. It was created by Susan Nickson. It stars Sheridan Smith, Steven Meo, Fiona Wass and Rob Rouse.
Follows the trials and tribulations of a group of twentysomething friends in Manchester, facing the decision to either settle down or carrying on partying.
Premise
Follows the trials and tribulations of a group of twentysomething friends in Manchester, facing the decision to either settle down or carrying on partying.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Sheridan Smith as Michelle Booth
- Steven Meo as Grant Grant
- Fiona Wass as Claire Finnerty
- Rob Rouse as Mike Booth
- Richard Mylan as Chris
- Warren Brown as Alex Salade
- O-T Fagbenle as Dean Adewale
- Naomi Bentley as Rachel
Supporting cast
- Leah MacRae as Jenny
Guest cast
- Joshua Thurston as Jeremy
- Kim Wall as Senior Partner 1
- John McCraw as Mr Jubblyblob
- David Fleeshman as Dad
- Sue Jenkins as Mum
- Rob Jarvis as Tramp
- Amy Louise Pemberton as Alison
- Ronnie Storm as Busker
- Andrew Buckley as Mr Harrison
- Amie Titterton as Mrs Harrison
- Andy Williams as Mr Stephenson
- Sally Womersley as GP
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 22 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | May 6, 2006 | June 25, 2006 |
| Season 2 | 6 | August 4, 2007 | September 2, 2007 |
| Season 3 | 8 | January 12, 2009 | March 3, 2009 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Sour Milk Michelle has to get control over her life again, to hold on to her boyfriend Dean. While Mike is searching a place to stay, Grant's dreams seem to come true, when Michelle invites him over. Claire tries to stop biting men, to finally find the love of her life. |
May 7, 2006 |
| 2 |
Givesies Michelle tells her boyfriend Dean that she loves him, however, according to him it's too early in the relationship to love each other. After a small argument, Dean decides to give in and learn to say that he loves her. But the only thing he can think of in which he loves is Conan the Barbarian! Meanwhile, Mike has to come to terms with his two fears- the darkness and Natasha Kaplinsky. |
May 14, 2006 |
| 3 |
Naked Splitty Dress Girl Dean buys Michelle a dress which is a size fourteen, however Michelle cannot fit into it. Claire tells her that it's probably because of her high amount of binge eating. After attempting to lose some weight, she tries on the dress, with it barely fitting her. She goes to the party at the local bar (Bar Saladé), and splits her dress. However, it turns out that she has been wearing an age 14 dress. |
May 21, 2006 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Moose Michelle runs into her old college buddy Chris who soon moves in with her. To show him how she got on with her own life, she tells him she got engaged with Grant. When Claire steps by, things heat up quickly. |
August 5, 2007 |
| 2 |
Send Michelle hooks him up with one of her girlfriends. However when the two become a real couple, she tries to break them up again. Claire acts strange around Chris, which leads her even to question her religion. |
August 5, 2007 |
| 3 |
Bleurgh Michelle sets herself a challenge to be ugly so that people may find her attractive after Alex tells her otherwise. Chris has had enough and is forcing himself to propose due to sexual frustration. Elsewhere, Grant is the new target for Rachel... |
August 12, 2007 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Convenient Puppy Chris struggles with his broken heart. Michelle tries to win Grant's heart and Jenny's heart calls for Chris, while Alex' calls for Jenny. |
January 13, 2009 |
| 2 |
Winks Alex gets Grant involved in an illegal underground tiddlywink betting ring. Michelle tries to change her life and Jenny wants to date Chris. |
January 20, 2009 |
| 3 |
Little Blind Boy Michelle finds herself in the middle of Grant and Chris. Grant dresses as Kylie. Chris tries to impress Jenny. |
January 27, 2009 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC Three |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 7, 2006 |
| Last aired | March 3, 2009 |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Tuesday at 22:00:00 |