The Cafe

A cafe in Weston-super-Mare run by generational trio Mary, Carol and Sarah.

Genre: Comedy

Cast:Ellie Haddington , Michelle Terry , June Watson , David Troughton , Phoebe Waller-Bridge , Ralf Little , Kevin Trainor , Carolin Stoltz , Seeta Indrani , Brian Murphy , Marcia Warren , Robert Glenister , Kobna Holdbrook-Smith , Bob Roach , Daniel Ings , Jack Roth , Mary Healey , Barbara Kirby

1Season 1

S1.E1 ∙ There's No Place Like Home

Wed, Nov 23, 2011

In which we meet the gently eccentric inhabitants of Cyril's: wannabe writer Sarah, her mum Carol, Nan (whose knitting is a thing of wonder), nurse Richard, flower man Stan, living statue Kieran, Big Issue Frank, and scatterbrained Chloe.

2Season 1

S1.E2 ∙ Afternoon Tease

Wed, Nov 23, 2011

Carol is worried, tempers flare over whether cream teas are from Devon or Cornwall, and Weston-native-made-good rich boy John gets to know the mother he hasn't contacted in years.

3Season 1

S1.E3 ∙ Out with the Old

Wed, Nov 30, 2011

Carol introduces a snazzy exclusive menu to improve business, and Sarah agrees to go to the pub quiz with John - which upsets Richard, who asked her first.

4Season 1

S1.E4 ∙ A Note to Follow

Wed, Dec 7, 2011

It's Singalong to the Sound of Music night, and everyone's in costume and eager to go - except Carol, who's too worried to relax. Stan has words with Carol, and Richard has words with John.

5Season 1

S1.E5 ∙ Fragile. Handle with Care

Wed, Dec 14, 2011

Sarah's dream is getting closer to reality, while Carol's nightmare is gaining ground - literally. But what happened between her and Stan to make the situation worse?

6Season 1

S1.E6 ∙ Deal or No Deal

Wed, Dec 21, 2011

It's Carol's birthday, and the day she's been dreading as Brenda makes her an offer. Can the good-hearted friends and locals make her birthday party truly one to remember?

1Season 2

S2.E1 ∙ Diminishing Returns

Wed, Jul 24, 2013

The arrival of photographer Phil - Sarah's dad, Carol's ex-husband - wrecks Stan's plans: Sarah is dismayed by Richard and Eva's news: and Community Service newcomer Jason causes a stir.

2Season 2

S2.E2 ∙ Connection Failure

Wed, Jul 31, 2013

In which everyone and everything fails to connect - Phil with Sarah, Sarah with Richard and Eva, Stan with Carol, Kieran with the circus clowns, and the cafe itself with the internet as Broadband Barry struggles with the router.

3Season 2

S2.E3 ∙ There Were Three in the Bed

Wed, Aug 7, 2013

Eva scuppers Sarah's hopes for a little time with Richard, while Chloe meets the wife and daughter of the man she's seeing, and comes to a decision. Nan proves she's as saucy as ever.

4Season 2

S2.E4 ∙ Time and Tide

Wed, Aug 14, 2013

Phil and Brenda's flirting makes Carol and Stan's day even worse and Chloe makes an unwelcome discovery. Sarah, however, is happier, and considering starting writing again.

5Season 2

S2.E5 ∙ Mum's the Word

Wed, Aug 21, 2013

Stan's plans are wrecked by Carol's surprise admission. Chloe has a big decision to make. Self-sacrificing Sarah solves two expensive problems for Richard and Eva's big day.

6Season 2

S2.E6 ∙ Stags or Hens

Wed, Aug 28, 2013

The two opposite 'Grease' themed parties eventually merge into one, with a drunk Sarah embarrassingly misinterpreting Jason's invitation then misunderstanding Eva's reactions. Kieran's happy though.

7Season 2

S2.E7 ∙ Reap What You Sow

Wed, Sep 4, 2013

Misunderstandings abound. Sarah feels guilty and jealous, but makes peace with her father. Stan finally makes an unusual proposal to Carol. Richard gets his Polish words mixed up. Yet there may be hope on the horizon.