Five aspiring lawyers are aiming for the top - but behind the scenes they're a mess of love, drugs and excess.
Cast
Jason Hughes
Warren
Andrew Lincoln
Egg
Daniela Nardini
Anna
Amita Dhiri
Milly
Jack Davenport
Miles
Steve John Shepherd
Jo
Natasha Little
Rachel
Luisa Bradshaw-White
Kira
David Mallinson
O'Donnell
Ramon Tikaram
Ferdy
Seasons & Episodes2 seasons · 32 episodes
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E1Last Tango In Southwark
Mar 17, 199740m
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.
E2Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?
Mar 24, 199740m
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.
E3The Bi Who Came In From The Cold
Mar 31, 199740m
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.
E4How to Get in Bed by Advertising
Apr 7, 199740m
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.
E5Small Town Boyo
Apr 14, 199740m
Warren's arrest has become common knowledge, and threatens to destroy a promising career. Ferdy is tempted to go back to his ex.
E6Unusual Suspect
Apr 21, 199740m
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.
E7He's Leaving Home
Apr 28, 199740m
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.
E8Room With a Queue
May 8, 199740m
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.
E9Men Behaving Sadly
May 15, 199740m
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.
E10When the Dope Comes In
May 22, 199740m
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.
E11She's Gotta Get It
May 29, 199740m
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.
E12The Plumber Always Rings Twice
Jun 5, 199740m
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.
E13Wish You Were Queer
Jun 12, 199740m
Miles and Anna become professional rivals. Nicki is upset by Egg's betrayal.
E14Who's That Girl?
Jun 19, 199740m
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.
E15From Here to Maternity
Jun 26, 199740m
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.
E16One Bedding and a Funeral
Jul 3, 199740m
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.
E17The Secret of My Excess
Jul 10, 199740m
Miles offers Anna a shoulder to cry on. Milly begins to see the downside of her actions.
E18Diet Hard
Jul 17, 199740m
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.
E19Milly Liar
Jul 24, 199740m
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.
E20Secrets and Wives
Jul 31, 199740m
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.
E21Apocalypse Wow!
Aug 7, 199740m
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?
About This Life
This Life is a drama series on BBC Two. The show first aired on Mar 18, 1996 and currently has 2 seasons and 32 episodes. This Life has ended after 2 seasons. It has a rating of 7.3/10 based on 26 votes. The cast includes Jason Hughes, Andrew Lincoln, Daniela Nardini, Amita Dhiri, Jack Davenport. Created by Amy Jenkins.
