Stockbroker Terry, art expert Patrick, orthodontist James and decking supremo Gary have been friends since their schooldays. Now, having all reached the age of 50, they are intent on reliving the freedom of their youth, buying hip new clothes and dating beautiful younger women, but despite their best efforts, the concerns of middle-age still catch up with them.
Manchild (Season 1)
Fiftysomething (Episode 1)
Writer: Nick Fisher
Air date: 2002-02-19
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: An embarrassing climax to a date with yet another stunning model causes James to seek medical help.
Art (Episode 2)
Writer: Nick Fisher
Air date: 2002-02-26
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Patrick and James spend the weekend indulging in fine art.
Marriage (Episode 3)
Air date: 2002-03-05
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Gary puts his marriage at risk when he visits a lap-dancing club.
Jealousy (Episode 4)
Air date: 2002-03-12
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Terry struggles to deal with his ex-wife's handsome new boyfriend, but matters are made worse when he discovers the identity of his own girlfriend's new lover and Patrick is forced to make the most painful decision of his life...
Responsibility (Episode 5)
Air date: 2002-03-19
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Patrick goes missing following the loss of his mother, leaving Terry to face a series of emotional traumas alone.
Swingers and Shakers (Episode 6)
Air date: 2002-03-26
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Patrick signs up with a dating agency in an effort to find a wife. Meanwhile, Gary asks Cheryl if she wants to try swinging - but when she agrees, he loses his nerve.
Four of a Kind (Episode 7)
Air date: 2002-04-02
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: The quartet embark on a weekend's hunting and shooting in the countryside in an attempt to bond with each other.
Seasons
Episodes 7
Episodes 8
Episodes 1