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A Thing Called Love

A Thing Called Love

★ 7.7/10•2004•1h 0m•SAM 13•Drama
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A Thing Called Love is a six-part 2004 British television drama serial set in Nottingham. Hopeless romantic Gary Scant, a decorator from Nottingham, is on a quest to find real love. Close to his friends and family, and happy with this long-term girlfriend Melanie, life seems almost perfect. But when a night out with the lads takes an unexpected turn, he soon realises that the path of true love does not run smoothly.

StatusEnded
Runtime1h 0m
LanguageEN
First Air DateSep 28, 2004

Episodes

E160m

True Confessions

Gary and Melanie appear to be the perfect couple. When Liz announces her engagement to Robbie, something changes. Melanie is unhappy that Gary has never proposed but Gary begins questioning his path in life and decides to end their relationship.

Sep 28, 2004

E260m

God Has a Black Heart

Gary is shocked to discover his disabled brother Michael has arranged to meet another disabled girl, Natassha, for sex. During his 21st birthday party, Gary, Kevin and Paula combine to help the couple meet without his parents knowing.

Oct 5, 2004

E360m

The Lost Child

Gary and Paula are asked to be godparents to Floyd and Chantelle's baby. Floyd's mother Theresa takes a romantic interest in Gary despite their age gap.

Oct 12, 2004

E460m

Hooked on a Feeling

Sports club manager Harold befriends one of the regulars frequenting the bar and Gary decides to play Cupid. He enlists Paula's help, with disastrous consequences, and Gary makes an interesting discovery at the flat.

Oct 19, 2004

E560m

Turning Point

Gary realises he has feelings for Paula just when her new boyfriend Tony asks her to move in. Liz is pregnant again and Kelvin's sexual appetite is out of control. His world crashes when she catches him with another man in a public toilet.

Oct 26, 2004

E660m

Love Hurts

Paula discovers Kelvin's sexual behaviour and is angry with Gary for lying. Kelvin buys a puppy to win his children back. Tragedy strikes, forcing everyone to reevaluate their lives.

Nov 2, 2004

Actors

Paul Nicholls

Paul Nicholls

Gary Scant

Liz White

Liz White

Paula Roberts

Karl Collins

Karl Collins

Floyd Staple

Roy Barraclough

Roy Barraclough

Harold Waterman

Shauna Shim

Shauna Shim

Chantelle Staple

Ben Miles

Ben Miles

Kelvin Leech

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