The Crouches (2003–2005)
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The Crouches is a sitcom that aired on BBC One between 2003 and 2005, starring Rudolph Walker. Other main cast members were Robbie Gee and Jo Martin. Walker played Robbie Gee's father, and Mona Hammond, who played Jo's mother. The show was not well received by critics and only two series were made. It ratings were moderate, attracting an average of 3 million viewers. Childhood sweethearts Roly Crouch and Natalie have been married for 18 years. Roly works at for the London Underground at Lambeth North as a Station Assistant. Roly has two best mates, Ed and Bailey. Bailey, who is portrayed by Don Warrington is his boss, and Ed, who is portrayed by Danny John-Jules is also a station assistant. Ed is married to Lindy. Their relationship is rocky, and even when Lindy chucks him out of the house at times, he still thinks that she loves him and that it is her way of expressing her love to him. Natalie used to be in a rap duo with best mate Lindy, who is portrayed by Llewella Gideon, called "Bun and Cheese". Nat said they wanted to be Britain's answer to Salt-n-Pepa, but their musical career didn't take off despite Roly's support. She now manages a discount store in Elephant and Castle Shopping Centre and longs for some sophistication in her life.
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Episodes by season
Season01
- S01E01TrainersSeptember 9, 2003—Adele has plans to see her 'businessman' boyfriend, Dennis. But her dad, Roly, isn't happy about this, and neither is mum, Natalie: they bot
- S01E02School's OutSeptember 16, 2003—Natalie is excited about the school reunion disco, but her plans are quashed when Roly refuses to go with her, he wont ellobarote on why but
- S01E03Uncle SonnySeptember 23, 2003—A unexpected and inpromptu visit from Uncle Sonny is a little more than they can cope with. Not being the easiest of house guests Roli wants
- S01E04HeatSeptember 30, 2003—When Grandma returns home to the cold - there is a price to pay for her services, in the shape of a massive heating bill! Roly isnt amused.
- S01E05Join the DotsOctober 7, 2003—After 18 years of married life, Natalie wants more excitment in her life. When the handsome Reverend Garstang arrives at her work place invi
- S01E06TestOctober 14, 2003—Determined to inject some class into her life, Natalie is very tempted when her new friend Rev. Garstang invites her to a classical music co
Season02
- S02E01Episode 7January 10, 2005—Roly reluctantly turns 40, much to the amusement of his whole family. To add to his worries, daughter Adele wants to get a tattoo, and wife
- S02E02Episode 8January 17, 2005—Roly attempts to put romance back into his marriage with a surprise weekend away for two. Unfortunately, Natalie doesn't like surprises, and
- S02E03Episode 9January 24, 2005—Natalie is furious when she discovers that Adele intends to leave college to become a lady of leisure. But Adele's plans go up in smoke when
- S02E04Episode 10January 31, 2005—The household is subjected to Natalie's wrath.
- S02E05Episode 11February 7, 2005—Roly is having problems being the man of the house when there is a strange noise downstairs in the middle of the night.
- S02E06Episode 12February 14, 2005—Roly is trying to prepare himself for the football match of his life but Ed, his best mate and the star player, is having a few problems.
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