Growing Pains

6.0
199250m

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.

Seasons

10 Episodes • Premiered 1992

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1. Steppin' Out

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.

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2. Rock a Bye Your Baby

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.

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3. Let's Face the Music

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

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4. Dearly Beloved

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

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5. Better Luck Next Time

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.

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6. The Lady and the Tramp

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

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7. Put On a Happy Face

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

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8. The Ugly Duckling

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

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9. It Only Happens When I Dance with You

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

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10. I'm Old Fashioned ...

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

Cast

Photo of Ray Brooks

Ray Brooks

Tom Hollingsworth

Photo of Sharon Duce

Sharon Duce

Pat Hollingsworth

Photo of Rosie Marcel

Rosie Marcel

Lisa Hollingsworth

Photo of Rosemary Leach

Rosemary Leach

Joan Craddock

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Lill Roughley

Miriam Craddock

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Trevor Peacock

George Critchley

Photo of Liz Crowther

Liz Crowther

Sandra Philips

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