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.
Director: Sally Wainwright
Cast:Peter Davison , Amanda Redman , Sarah Churm , Damian Zuk , Sarah Smart , Keeley Fawcett , Ishia Bennison , Julie Graham , Kevin Doyle
Season 1, Episode 1
On Alison Braithwaite's 40th birthday, her daughter Charlotte gives her a ticket for the first-ever Euro-lottery - with shocking results.
Season 1, Episode 2
Alison becomes even more determined to keep her lottery win a secret when she receives another windfall and her daughters start pleading for their share.
Season 1, Episode 3
David struggles to keep track of the lies he is telling, while Virginia gets mugged at a cashpoint and Sarah confesses her love to her drama teacher.
Season 1, Episode 4
David ends his affair with Elaine, but it is too late to stop the truth coming out. Meanwhile, Virginia plots revenge on Megan.
Season 1, Episode 5
Sarah reveals she is pregnant, while David and Alison both struggle to keep their secrets from being uncovered.
Season 1, Episode 6
As the lottery win is splashed all over the newspapers, Sarah decides her baby's fate, and Alison finally learns the truth about David's affair.
