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Personal Affairs

TV·2009–2009·1 season, 5 episodes·BBC Three·Drama, Comedy·1h·Created by Gabbie Asher

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Off-beat, fast-paced, funny, sexy and candid depiction of office life, following the fortunes of four personal assistants in the City of London.

Cast

Annabel ScholeyAnnabel ScholeyMidgeKieran BewKieran BewAviLaura AikmanLaura AikmanLucy BaxterOlivia GrantOlivia GrantGrace DarlingRobert GantRobert GantRock Van Gelder

Episodes by season

Season015Episodes2009Aired—Season avg
  1. S01E01Personal Affairs S01E01A Decent ProposalJune 21, 2009—When Grace's boss Rock proposes, her life begins to unravel in a most unexpected way.
  2. S01E02Personal Affairs S01E02Between a Rock and a Hard PlaceJune 23, 2009—With Grace still missing, a nasty surprise makes the girls fear for her safety.
  3. S01E03Personal Affairs S01E03Fool on the HillJune 30, 2009—Will Nicole dare to give love a chance? Midge comes face to face with the past.
  4. S01E04Personal Affairs S01E04Vital StatistixJuly 7, 2009—The girls get closer to finding Grace. An unwelcome guest brings chaos to the Hartmann Payne party.
  5. S01E05Personal Affairs S01E05ConnectivityJuly 14, 2009—As things come to an emotional climax at the Hartmann Payne party, the girls learn the shocking truth about Grace.

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