Next of Kin
1995–1997 · BBC One · 30 min · 3 seasons
S03E08 · The Bully
Fri, 21 Feb, 7:30 am
When Maggie and Andrew discover Philip is having trouble from a school bully, they decide to visit his parents.
About
Maggie and Andrew are looking forward to retiring to France when their orphaned grandchildren, who they barely know, become their wards. The children are hostile, peculiar eaters and Maggie resentful of the change in plans. Liz is the somewhat helpful housekeeper.
Episodes
- E01
The Flu
Fri, 3 Jan· 30 minMaggie has flu. Andrew reassures her that he can handle everything, but it's not long before the rot sets in.
- E02
Embarrassment
Fri, 10 Jan· 30 minMaggie and Andrew are accused of embarrassing their grandchildren in public.
- E03
She's Leaving Home
Fri, 17 Jan· 30 minMaggie feels superfluous when the children all go to Andrew with their problems. So she decides to leave home.
- E04
The Cub Mistress
Fri, 24 Jan· 30 minMaggie becomes a cub mistress and Andrew has a reunion lunch withhisformer secretary. But when Rosie tries to arrange forthe Prentices to win a car in the raffle, Maggie faces a moral dilemma.
- E05
The Narrow Boat
Fri, 31 Jan· 30 minWhen the Prentices take a family holiday on a narrow boat, Andrew draws up a duty rota. As his only "duty" appears to be acting as captain, it is not long before the crew are plotting mutiny.
- E06
The Fast
Fri, 7 Feb· 30 minGeorgia announces that she is fasting for world peace but Maggie is worried when she doesn't start eating again.
- E07
Neighbours
Fri, 14 Feb· 30 minMaggie discovers that her neighbours are moving because her household is too noisy. Philip is unhappy that Maggie and Andrew plan to jive at his school dance.
- E08
The Bully
Fri, 21 Feb· 30 minWhen Maggie and Andrew discover Philip is having trouble from a school bully, they decide to visit his parents.
Cast
Penelope Keith
Maggie
William Gaunt
Andrew
Ann Gosling
Georgia
Matthew Clarke
Philip
Jamie Lucraft
Jake