Other People's Children (2000)
Synopsis
Other People's Children is a four-episode 2000 British television drama, adapted by Leigh Jackson from Joanna Trollope's 1998 novel of the same name. The series tells the story of how three women and two men deal with new marriages and the consequences of the new spouses or partners having to deal with their partner's children of different ages from previous marriages.
Network
BBC One
Episodes
One
Having left their partners Josie and Matthew try to make a go of their new relationship but Matthew is having trouble with his three kids thanks to the machinations of his ex-wife.
Two
When christmas comes around Nadine is determined to have her children with her but soon realises life as a single parent is none too easy. dale, meanwhile, doesn't like her father Tom may be heading towards marriage with Elizabeth.
Three
Tom announces that he is to remarry, dale is determined the wedding won't take place. Becky, matthews daughter, is making life difficult for him and Josie, she then decides to run away from home.
Four
Increasingly concerned for the welfare of the missing becky, josie and matthew find their marriage coming under strain; Elisabeth is getting wise to the machinations of dale and gives Tom a choice - her or his daughter.
Cast
Details
Original Title
Other People's Children
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
4
