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The Worst Week of My Life
Mel and Howard's wedding is one week away. Howard experiences a series of humiliating disasters in the week leading up to the ceremony.
- Created by:
- Mark Bussell, Justin Sbresni
- Cast:
- Sarah Alexander, Ben Miller, Alison Steadman, Geoffrey Whitehead
- Language:
- English
- Country:
- United Kingdom
- Network:
- BBC One
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Seasons
Series 2
Episodes
E01
Episode 1
Monday
2005-11-17 · 28mHoward and mother-to-be Mel begin the week by moving into the cottage bequeathed to them in Granny's will, but their upheaval coincides with the funeral. When one of the pallbearers takes ill, Dick finds it difficult to entrust the job to the new member of the family.
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E02
Episode 2
Tuesday
2005-11-24 · 29mMel forces Howard to make a dreaded housing decision, and then he's called back to work... accused of sexual harassment.
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E03
Episode 3
Wednesday
2005-12-01 · 28mAfter the adventures of the night, Howard is excused from the day's special occasion — instead opting to prepare a celebratory meal. With extra company in the shape of Uncle Fraser and problems from work still tugging at Howard's heels, can the evening for once be a pleasant one?
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E04
Episode 4
Thursday
2005-12-08 · 29mAs the week drags on for Howard, things seem to be going from bad to worse. Dick discovers the truth about the cottage and Howard's trouble at work is also revealed. Poor Howard, at least friends over for dinner will provide some much-needed light relief.
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Episode 5
Friday
2005-12-15 · 27mHoward is doing his best to put a few things right, but it's not easy. As progress is made on one thing, yet another seems to be waiting to catch him out. After a tense work meeting, it seems that Mel's big day has arrived early! Is it time to meet Baby Steel?
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E06
Episode 6
Saturday
2005-12-23 · 29mIt's the weekend at last and the big day for Dick's celebration. Friends and family are arriving and Howard helps to get things ready. With the party in full swing and Dick's special gift finally secured, the evening seems set for success — but not before yet another interruption...
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Episode 7
Sunday
2005-12-29 · 28mAll hands are on deck for the baby's arrival. Howard and Dick work together and just in time, the midwife arrives. As the night wears on, anticipation builds. Will what has been the worst week of their lives turn into the best one yet for Howard and Mel?
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Sarah Alexander
Mel Steel
Ben Miller
Howard Steel
Alison Steadman
Angela Cook
Geoffrey Whitehead
Dick Cook
Janine Duvitski
Eve
Ronald Pickup
Fraser Cook