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About This Life

This Life is a drama TV series that premiered on BBC Two on March 18, 1996. It has 2 seasons and 32 episodes so far and was canceled. The latest episode, Season 2 Episode 21 "Apocalypse Wow!", aired on August 7, 1997.

Five aspiring lawyers are aiming for the top - but behind the scenes they're a mess of love, drugs and excess.

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Episodes

32 episodes · 2 seasons

Season 1

1996 · 11 episodes · Last episode: 30 years ago

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    11. Let's Get It On

    Finale

    Tensions mount as jealousy, lust and shame combine to test the five flatmates.

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    10. Father Figure

    O'Donnell could prove to be Milly's knight in shining armour.

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    9. Just Sex

    Warren decides to stop living a lie, Milly and O'Donnell become closer.

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    8. Cheap Thrills

    Milly is losing patience with Egg's novel-writing career.

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    7. Brief Encounter

    Anna has a one-night stand, but discovers that there's no such thing as casual sex.

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    6. Family Outing

    Warren fears that Kira might 'out' him to the rest of the family.

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    5. Fantasy Football

    Egg takes his work worries to a therapist but finds that football is the only way forward.

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    4. Sex, Lies and Muesli Yoghurt

    Delilah outstays her welcome and Anna resorts to devious means to get her way.

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    3. Living Dangerously

    Egg takes on a medical negligence case and becomes emotionally involved with a client.

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    2. Happy Families

    Anna hopes to rekindle her romance with Miles.

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    1. Coming Together

    Anna attends an interview at a well-to-do firm of solicitors.

Season 2

1997 · 21 episodes · Last episode: 29 years ago

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    21. Apocalypse Wow!

    Finale

    Can Miles go through with the wedding? Will Anna be able to deal with it if he does? Will Egg and Milly's new-found happiness last? Will Ferdy finally come to terms with his sexuality?

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    20. Secrets and Wives

    Milly discovers the truth about O'Donnell's personal life. Miles becomes increasingly attracted to Anna on his stag night. Nicki puts her foot down at the cafe.

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    19. Milly Liar

    Miles wins his case, but Francesca has convinced herself that he does not want to go through with the wedding. Milly panics when a stupid lie backfires. Anna lets Miles in on an alarming secret, and Ferdy confesses all to Lenny.

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    18. Diet Hard

    Egg's expectations for the opening night at the cafe prove to be slightly overambitious. Ferdy opts for a one-night stand. Kira and Kelly make plans for the future.

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    17. The Secret of My Excess

    Miles offers Anna a shoulder to cry on. Milly begins to see the downside of her actions.

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    16. One Bedding and a Funeral

    Egg's younger brother comes to stay and finds a friend in Anna. Milly's reckless behaviour nearly gives the game away. Anna settles on alternative plans for her mother's funeral. And Kira tells Jo where to go.

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    15. From Here to Maternity

    Milly throws caution to the wind when Egg accuses her of being boring. Anna gets some news from home. Ferdy needs some time on his own.

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    14. Who's That Girl?

    Will Miles make a hasty decision about his new girlfriend? Milly and Rachel's relationship comes to a head. And a lost condom sends Jo into a panic.

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    13. Wish You Were Queer

    Miles and Anna become professional rivals. Nicki is upset by Egg's betrayal.

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    12. The Plumber Always Rings Twice

    Milly is suspicious of Rachel and O'Donnell's new rapport since the trip to Paris. A visitor to the house arouses Ferdy's interest. Anna's celebration with Sarah does not quite go as planned. Miles still resists his father's invitation.

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    11. She's Gotta Get It

    The vote for Anna's tenancy is imminent, and Miles starts a whispering campaign against her. Kira arranges a date for Ferdy. Milly is brooding about Rachel and O'Donnell in Paris. And Egg has no luck getting on a catering course.

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    10. When the Dope Comes In

    Milly agonises over whether or not to accompany O'Donnell on a business trip to Paris. Miles and Egg get an unexpected visit from the police. Jo has to beat a hasty retreat from Kelly.

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    9. Men Behaving Sadly

    Ferdy has an explosive encounter with his ex. Rachel finds a tactful way of letting Miles down gently. Nicki confides in Egg about the father of her child. And sexism at chambers sends Anna in search of sisterhood.

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    8. Room With a Queue

    Miles takes matters into his own hands when the search for a new flatmate begins. Anna considers desperate measures to get work. Kira's strategy with Jo is starting to pay off.

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    7. He's Leaving Home

    Warren is planning a world tour, but is he ready to finish his therapy? Milly and Miles disagree about who should take his room. Egg learns something new about Nicki. And Ferdy's sexual confusion is heightened when he ends up on a date with Kira and Jo.

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    6. Unusual Suspect

    Warren faces the indignity of having to be part of an identity parade and appear in court. When Milly's boss forbids her from representing him, Anna steps in. Egg is left in the lurch with Nicki after a misunderstanding at the cafe. Kira plays hard to get after a night out with Jo. Ferdy's attempts to win round Miles backfire.

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    5. Small Town Boyo

    Warren's arrest has become common knowledge, and threatens to destroy a promising career. Ferdy is tempted to go back to his ex.

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    4. How to Get in Bed by Advertising

    Warren begins losing patience with Ferdy, and his efforts to relieve his stress get him into trouble. Miles finds there is no such thing as uncomplicated sex after he resorts to the lonely hearts pages. Egg starts a new job, while Milly finds it difficult being the boss.

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    3. The Bi Who Came In From The Cold

    Ferdy's mixed signals are causing problems for Warren. Anna blames Miles for spreading rumours at work. And Milly loses patience when Egg goes on a gambling spree.

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    2. Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?

    Anna throws herself into her work, only to find herself up against Miles on a case, while Milly loses her cool. Kira's career suffers a setback. A dinner party is interrupted by Warren's ex-lover Ferdy.

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    1. Last Tango In Southwark

    Anna and Miles have doubts about each other after finally getting together at a party. Egg says goodbye to both his father and his writing career. Milly is taken aback by the arrival of an attractive new trainee at the firm.

Cast & crew

Created by Amy Jenkins

  • Martin Freeman

    Martin Freeman

    Stuart

  • Ramon Tikaram

    Ramon Tikaram

    Ferdy

  • Geoffrey Bateman

    Geoffrey Bateman

    Hooperman

  • Cyril Nri

    Cyril Nri

    Graham

  • Tony Curran

    Tony Curran

    Lenny

  • Nicholas Sidi

    Nicholas Sidi

    Solicitor

  • Ralph Ineson

    Ralph Ineson

    Jessop

  • Damian Zuk

    Nat Cook

  • Su Elliot

    Maggie Gibson

  • Charles Harrison

    Osteopath

  • Susan Tordoff

    Personnel Officer

  • Simon Kunz

    Simon Kunz

    McCleary

  • Tara Williams

    Doorgirl

  • Mike Eastman

    Policeman (uncredited)

  • Charlotte Bicknell

    Delilah

  • Christopher Bramwell

    Mr. Webb

This Life FAQ

Will there be new episodes of This Life?

This Life has been canceled, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on August 7, 1997.

When did the latest episode of This Life come out?

The most recent episode of This Life, Season 2 Episode 21 "Apocalypse Wow!", aired on August 7, 1997.

How many seasons of This Life are there?

This Life has 2 seasons with 32 episodes in total.

When did This Life first air?

This Life first aired on BBC Two on March 18, 1996.

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