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Bob & Rose

TV·2001–2001·1 season, 6 episodes·ITV1·Drama, Comedy·47m·Created by Russell T Davies

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Gay thirtysomething schoolteacher Robert 'Bob' Gossage finds himself attracted to a woman, Rose Cooper, exploring their unconventional relationship and the challenges it presents to their identities and those around them, including Rose's heartbroken ex-boyfriend Andy, Bob's jealous best friend Holly, and Rose's gay rights activist mother Carol.

Cast

Alan DaviesAlan DaviesRobert 'Bob' GossageLesley SharpLesley SharpRose CooperJessica HynesJessica HynesHolly VanceBarbara MartenBarbara MartenCarol CooperKaty CavanaghKaty CavanaghAnita Kendrick

Episodes by season

Season016Episodes2001Aired—Season avg
  1. S01E01Episode 1September 10, 2001—A chance meeting between a gay man and an attached girl in a lonely street one night suddenly turns into something more for Bob and Rose…
  2. S01E02Episode 2September 17, 2001—Bob proves to be more than a shoulder to cry on
  3. S01E03Episode 3September 24, 2001—Bob and Rose try to keep their affair a secret
  4. S01E04Episode 4October 1, 2001—Worlds collide as Bob and Rose come out of the closet. Their families meet with shocking results as Bob's mother, the gay crusader, brings t
  5. S01E05Episode 5October 8, 2001—While Carol's wedding is heading for disaster, Holly's loneliness is driving her to desperate measures. Jealous of Bob and Rose's happiness,
  6. S01E06Episode 6October 15, 2001—Holly finally finds that she has the power to split Bob and Rose up, but can she do it?

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