Series 1

Episode 1

S1 · E1 · 14/05/1991

The Blessing

Shirley (39) gives birth to her third child and is over the moon. Intent on sharing her delight with the world, she embarks on a plan to make life a better place for as many people as possible.

Episode 2

S1 · E2 · 21/05/1991 · 50 min

The Suicide

Shirley finds a cause in saving Vincent Gibney from a watery grave.

Episode 3

S1 · E3 · 28/05/1991 · 50 min

Reading Lessons

After the trauma of Vincent, Shirley finds someone who really does deserve her help.

Episode 4

S1 · E4 · 04/06/1991 · 50 min

The Flat

A new possibility presents itself, just as the Frame household threatens to disintegrate under the increasing pressure of Shirley's deserving cases.

Episode 5

S1 · E5 · 11/06/1991 · 50 min

The Trip North

Shirley takes Paul away for the weekend leaving Phil to cope on his own with Baby Het.

Episode 6

S1 · E6 · 18/06/1991 · 50 min

Marriage Guidance

Shirley comes home to find that nothing is as she left it.