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At Home with the Braithwaites

At Home with the Braithwaites

At Home with the Braithwaites is a British comedy-drama television series, created and written by Sally Wainwright. The storyline follows a suburban family from Leeds, whose life is turned upside down when the mother of the family wins 38 million pounds on the lottery. It was broadcast on ITV, for 26 episodes, from 20 January 2000 to 9 April 2003. At the beginning of the first series, each member of the Braithwaite family has an issue. Alison has to decide what to do with the winnings, and when to tell her family. David is having an affair with Elaine, his secretary at work. Virginia is on the verge of flunking out of university. Sarah has a crush on her drama teacher. Charlotte suspects that her mother may be the mystery lottery winner.

Genre: Comedy, Drama

Director: Sally Wainwright

Cast:Peter Davison , Amanda Redman , Sarah Churm , Damian Zuk , Sarah Smart , Keeley Fawcett , Ishia Bennison , Julie Graham , Kevin Doyle

1Season 2

Season 2, Episode 1

January 4, 2001

As the family move into a mansion, David enjoys his millionaire lifestyle - but struggles to persuade Alison she can still trust him. The girls try to save their parents' failing marriage.

2Season 2

Season 2, Episode 2

January 11, 2001

Alison wrecks her second honeymoon with David by dropping a bombshell about her love for Graham, and Sarah unexpectedly goes into labour.

3Season 2

Season 2, Episode 3

January 18, 2001

Phil and Sarah plan to marry in secret. Meanwhile, Graham plans to seduce Alison and Virginia tells her family about her relationship with Tamsin.

4Season 2

Season 2, Episode 4

January 25, 2001

Virginia makes Megan a rash promise, while Charlotte tries to persuade the family to apply to appear on a TV quiz show.

5Season 2

Season 2, Episode 5

February 1, 2001

David confronts Alison about her affair with Graham, and delivers some shocking news that threatens to jeopardise the happy couple's relationship.

6Season 2

Season 2, Episode 6

February 8, 2001

Charlotte begs Alison to chuck Graham out - an outcome that seems highly likely when his wife turns up out of the blue claiming complete ignorance of her husband's affair.

7Season 2

Season 2, Episode 7

February 15, 2001

David helps rescue Graham from a mine shaft on the moors, but deep-seated resentments lead to a fight with tragic consequences.

8Season 2

Season 2, Episode 8

February 22, 2001

Alison and David decide to wait until after the wedding before telling the police about Graham, and Sarah's hen night is full of surprises.