Fortysomething

Season 1 - Fortysomething

• Season 1 Episode 6: EPISODE: 6 (2003) Estelle can't help feeling sad when Daniel and Rory move to their own flat, and Paul's erratic behaviour does nothing to lift her spirits. In fact, she becomes so agitated she storms out to give herself breathing space : but once the dust has settled, the beleaguered couple finally get around to spending some time together. Last in the comedy series, starring Hugh Laurie and Anna Chancellor
• Season 1 Episode 5: EPISODE: 5 (2003) Estelle's secretive behaviour causes Paul to suspect she is having an affair, when in fact she is trying to organise a surprise reunion. The depressed GP's paranoia leads him to seek solace in the demon drink : resulting in him making a pass at Surinder. Elsewhere, Rory thinks Daniel is about to make him redundant from the homeless charity. Comedy, with Hugh Laurie and Anna Chancellor
• Season 1 Episode 4: EPISODE: 4 (2003) As his frustrations worsen, Paul takes drastic action to satisfy his amorous desires, and accepts a herbal aphrodisiac he's promised will bring out the animal in Estelle : but she's more concerned with making a speech at the Women in Management conference. Meanwhile, Rory and Daniel introduce Edwin to Lucy and Laura's cousin Woj, who they believe will make the perfect girlfriend for their unattached sibling. Comedy, starring Hugh Laurie, Anna Chancellor and Benedict Cumberbatch
• Season 1 Episode 3: EPISODE: 3 (2003) Paul descends into the depths of paranoia as put-upon wife Estelle starts receiving romantic e-mails from his colleague Dr Pilfrey : and to make matters worse, youngest son Edwin forges encouraging replies to the amorous medic. Meanwhile, Daniel starts a new job as a management consultant, but his first day does not go as well as expected when doting girlfriends Laura and Lucy arrive on the scene, demanding to know who he wants to go out with. Comedy, starring Hugh Laurie and Anna Chancellor
• Season 1 Episode 2: EPISODE: 2 (2003) Paul's sexual desires get the better of him and he resolves to ease his frustration : so promises Estelle he will prepare a romantic meal, but getting rid of the children for the evening proves a difficult task, especially when Daniel's girlfriend arrives on the scene. Meanwhile, Estelle is asked to escort a new client to lunch, which makes Paul jump to the wrong conclusion. Comedy, starring Hugh Laurie, Anna Chancellor, Neil Henry and Joe Van Moyland, with a guest appearance by Stephen Fry
• Season 1 Episode 1: EPISODE: 1 (2003) New comedy series adapted by Nigel Williams from his own novel. Hugh Laurie stars as sex-starved Putney GP Paul Slippery, who struggles to come to terms with the onset of middle age. In the first instalment, put-upon wife Estelle tires of household chores and sets off to work for the first time since the couple married : leaving Paul to fend for himself at home. With Anna Chancellor