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Growing Pains

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Family drama series about a middle aged couple (Ray Brooks and Sharon Duce) who, with their own three children in their teenage years, decide to become foster parents.

DramaComedyFamily

3.0 / 5

16th May 1992 - 14th July 1993
Producer
Richard Bramall
Top Cast
Ray BrooksSharon DuceTat Whalley
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Steppin' Out Still
Steppin' Out
16th May 1992

Episode 1

When Pat Hollingsworth decides she wants to start fostering she faces a hostile response from her family, particularly from husband Tom, who was looking forward to enjoying a peaceful middle age, pursuing his lifelong obsession with old Hollywood musicals.

Rock a Bye Your Baby Still
Rock a Bye Your Baby
23rd May 1992

Episode 2

Tom feels he's losing his grip now that the foster children are firmly in residence. "Smurf" is falling out with Simon, Kathy is eating everything except food, and baby Colin likes unravelling Tom's favourite cassette. Their dogs are giving Pat asthma, and the children all wet the bed every night.

Let's Face the Music Still
Let's Face the Music
30th May 1992

Episode 3

Tom and Pat are both worried that their in-depth interview will reveal secrets from their past.

Dearly Beloved Still
Dearly Beloved
6th June 1992

Episode 4

The arrival of adorable toddler Abigail causes heartache, and Mark's first love affair causes headaches.

Better Luck Next Time Still
Better Luck Next Time
13th June 1992

Episode 5

The Hollingsworths hear some distressing news about Abigail's mother; Tom discovers that his real father is alive; and Pat finds she has an ally in her attractive boss Andy.

The Lady and the Tramp Still
The Lady and the Tramp
20th June 1992

Episode 6

The Hollingsworths are fazed by the arrival of Mercedes, a sophisticated 11-year-old.

Put On a Happy Face Still
Put On a Happy Face
27th June 1992

Episode 7

Pat never wanted to foster a teenager and when Tom agrees to take on 13-year-old Jason, her worst fears are confirmed.

The Ugly Duckling Still
The Ugly Duckling
4th July 1992

Episode 8

Tom's enthusiasm for the school fun-run is not shared by Pat and the children.

It Only Happens When I Dance with You Still
It Only Happens When I Dance with You
11th July 1992

Episode 9

Pat is worried about how much Andy is confiding in her. Jason's mother turns up saying she wants him back.

I'm Old Fashioned ... Still
I'm Old Fashioned ...
18th July 1992

Episode 10

On their romantic weekend, Pat and Tom become close again.