Series synopsis
A Thing Called Love is a British drama television series that premiered on BBC One on September 28, 2004. It ended on November 2, 2004. It was created by William Ivory. It stars Paul Nicholls, Liz White, Karl Collins and Roy Barraclough.
A Thing Called Love is a six-part 2004 British television drama serial set in Nottingham. Hopeless romantic Gary Scant, a decorator from Nottingham, is on a quest to find real love. Close to his friends and family, and happy with this long-term girlfriend Melanie, life seems almost perfect. But when a night out with the lads takes an unexpected turn, he soon realises that the path of true love does not run smoothly.
Premise
A Thing Called Love is a six-part 2004 British television drama serial set in Nottingham. Hopeless romantic Gary Scant, a decorator from Nottingham, is on a quest to find real love. Close to his friends and family, and happy with this long-term girlfriend Melanie, life seems almost perfect. But when a night out with the lads takes an unexpected turn, he soon realises that the path of true love does not run smoothly.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Paul Nicholls as Gary Scant
- Liz White as Paula Roberts
- Karl Collins as Floyd Staple
- Roy Barraclough as Harold Waterman
- Shauna Shim as Chantelle Staple
- Ben Miles as Kelvin Leech
Guest cast
- Paul Henshall as Michael Scant
- Andrea Lowe as Liz Leech
- Amelia Linney as Chloe Leech
- Elizabeth Rider as Maureen Scant
- David Gillespie as Brian Scant
- Kaye Wragg as Melanie Callaghan
- Ellie Clarke as Rose Leech
- Gail Kemp as Jane
- Simon Nagra as Ashok
- Jessica Radcliffe as Christine
- Ben Gibarelli as Enrique
- Micaiah Dring as Kerry
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | September 28, 2004 | November 2, 2004 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
True Confessions Gary and Melanie appear to be the perfect couple. When Liz announces her engagement to Robbie, something changes. Melanie is unhappy that Gary has never proposed but Gary begins questioning his path in life and decides to end their relationship. |
September 28, 2004 |
| 2 |
God Has a Black Heart Gary is shocked to discover his disabled brother Michael has arranged to meet another disabled girl, Natassha, for sex. During his 21st birthday party, Gary, Kevin and Paula combine to help the couple meet without his parents knowing. |
October 5, 2004 |
| 3 |
The Lost Child Gary and Paula are asked to be godparents to Floyd and Chantelle's baby. Floyd's mother Theresa takes a romantic interest in Gary despite their age gap. |
October 12, 2004 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC One |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 28, 2004 |
| Last aired | November 2, 2004 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Tuesday at 21:00:00 |