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Growing Pains

Growing Pains
★ 7.0/10•1992•50m•PG•Comedy•Drama•Family
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Pat Hollingsworth fancies the idea of fostering. But can she convert her husband Tom and their three teenage children to her way of thinking?

StatusEnded
Runtime50m
LanguageEN
First Air DateMay 16, 1992

Episodes

E150m

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.

May 16, 1992

E250m

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.

May 23, 1992

E350m

Let's Face the Music

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

May 30, 1992

E450m

Dearly Beloved

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

Jun 6, 1992

E550m

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.

Jun 13, 1992

E650m

The Lady and the Tramp

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

Jun 20, 1992

E750m

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.

Jun 27, 1992

E850m

The Ugly Duckling

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

Jul 4, 1992

E950m

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.

Jul 11, 1992

E1050m

I'm Old Fashioned ...

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

Jul 18, 1992

Actors

Ray Brooks

Ray Brooks

Tom Hollingsworth

Sharon Duce

Sharon Duce

Pat Hollingsworth

Tat Whalley

Mark Hollingsworth

Rosie Marcel

Rosie Marcel

Lisa Hollingsworth

Peter Lloyd

Simon Hollingsworth

Rosemary Leach

Rosemary Leach

Joan Craddock

Lill Roughley

Lill Roughley

Miriam Craddock

Trevor Peacock

Trevor Peacock

George Critchley

Liz Crowther

Liz Crowther

Sandra Philips

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