Simon Leighton is sent to an assessment centre because he is unable to cope with school due to problems in his life – his mother is dead and his father cannot overcome his grief. However Simon is determined to leave the centre to live with his father.
Dodgem (Season 1)
Episode 1 (Episode 1)
Writer: Bernard Ashley
Air date: 1991-02-20
Overview: Simon Leighton is in trouble for continually bunking off school. But he stays at home for a reason.
Episode 2 (Episode 2)
Writer: Bernard Ashley
Air date: 1991-02-27
Overview: Simon is put into care.
Episode 3 (Episode 3)
Writer: Bernard Ashley
Air date: 1991-03-06
Overview: Simon's sprained ankle hinders his escape.
Episode 4 (Episode 4)
Writer: Bernard Ashley
Air date: 1991-03-13
Overview: Simon is still determined to get his father away from hospital - and old man Penfold might have just the plan.
Episode 5 (Episode 5)
Writer: Bernard Ashley
Air date: 1991-03-20
Overview: Now they have escaped from the assessment centre, Simon and Rose try to start a new life.
Episode 6 (Episode 6)
Writer: Bernard Ashley
Air date: 1991-03-27
Overview: Simon has learned the truth about his mother's death, but is unsure about his feelings for Rose.