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Series · 1992–1993Ended

Growing Pains

7.0·2 seasons·20 episodes·50 min avg.·United Kingdom

Pat Hollingsworth fancies the idea of fostering. But can she convert her husband Tom and their three teenage children to her way of thinking?

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Steppin' Out
Steppin' OutUp next
May 16, 1992

When Pat Hollingsworth decides she wants to start fostering, she faces a hostile response from her family, particularly from husband Tom, who was looking forward to enjoying a peaceful middle age, pursuing his lifelong obsession with old Hollywood musicals.

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Rock a Bye Your Baby
Rock a Bye Your Baby
May 23, 1992

Tom feels he's losing his grip now that the foster children are firmly in residence. "Smurf" is falling out with Simon, Kathy is eating everything except food, and baby Colin likes unravelling Tom's favourite cassette. Their dogs are giving Pat asthma, and the children all wet the bed every night.

03
Let's Face the Music
Let's Face the Music
May 30, 1992

Tom and Pat are both worried that their in-depth interview will reveal secrets from their past.

04
Dearly Beloved
Dearly Beloved
Jun 6, 1992

The arrival of adorable toddler Abigail causes heartache, and Mark's first love affair causes headaches.

05
Better Luck Next Time
Better Luck Next Time
Jun 13, 1992

The Hollingsworths hear some distressing news about Abigail's mother; Tom discovers that his real father is alive; and Pat finds she has an ally in her attractive boss Andy.

06
The Lady and the Tramp
The Lady and the Tramp
Jun 20, 1992

The Hollingsworths are fazed by the arrival of Mercedes, a sophisticated 11-year-old.

07
Put On a Happy Face
Put On a Happy Face
Jun 27, 1992

Pat never wanted to foster a teenager and when Tom agrees to take on 13-year-old Jason, her worst fears are confirmed.

08
The Ugly Duckling
The Ugly Duckling
Jul 4, 1992

Tom's enthusiasm for the school fun-run is not shared by Pat and the children.

09
It Only Happens When I Dance with You
It Only Happens When I Dance with You
Jul 11, 1992

Pat is worried about how much Andy is confiding in her. Jason's mother turns up saying she wants him back.

10
I'm Old Fashioned ...
I'm Old Fashioned ...
Jul 18, 1992

On their romantic weekend, Pat and Tom become close again.

Cast

9 credited
Ray Brooks
Tom Hollingsworth
Sharon Duce
Pat Hollingsworth
TW
Tat Whalley
Mark Hollingsworth
Rosie Marcel
Lisa Hollingsworth
PL
Peter Lloyd
Simon Hollingsworth
Rosemary Leach
Joan Craddock
Lill Roughley
Miriam Craddock
Trevor Peacock
George Critchley
Liz Crowther
Sandra Philips

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