TV series

Bob & Rose

Name: Bob & Rose
Released: 2001
Cast: Alan Davies, Lesley Sharp, Jessica Hynes, Barbara Marten, Katy Cavanagh

2001· 1 season· 47 min episodes★ 6.0Ended

On ITV1 — From Red Production Company

A gay man and a straight woman do the unthinkable – they fall in love.

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Synopsis

Gay thirtysomething schoolteacher Robert 'Bob' Gossage finds himself attracted to a woman, Rose Cooper, exploring their unconventional relationship and the challenges it presents to their identities and those around them, including Rose's heartbroken ex-boyfriend Andy, Bob's jealous best friend Holly, and Rose's gay rights activist mother Carol.

Themes

infidelity bisexuality unrequited love family relationships miniseries lgbt bisexual man odd couple exploring sexuality father son relationship mother son relationship mother daughter relationship unexpected romance manchester, england

Episodes

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E1 Episode 1Next upSep 10, 2001 · 60 min
Synopsis
A chance meeting between a gay man and an attached girl in a lonely street one night suddenly turns into something more for Bob and Roseâ€¦
Guest stars: Daniel Ryan (Andy Lewis), Chris Fountain (Dean Gadds), Dave Hill (Trevor Gadds), Nicholas Sidi (Leo McKenzie), Jonathan Wrather (Stefan Evans)
E2 Episode 2Sep 17, 2001 · 60 min
Synopsis
Bob proves to be more than a shoulder to cry on
Guest stars: Penelope Wilton (Monica Gossage), John Woodvine (William Gossage), Daniel Ryan (Andy Lewis), Chris Fountain (Dean Gadds), Dave Hill (Trevor Gadds), Maggie Tagney (Jill McKenzie)
E3 Episode 3Sep 24, 2001 · 60 min
Synopsis
Bob and Rose try to keep their affair a secret
Guest stars: Penelope Wilton (Monica Gossage), Siobhan Finneran (Marina Marquess), Daniel Ryan (Andy Lewis), Peter Lorenzelli (Colin Vance), Ashley Thewlis (Tina Elliott), Flo Wilson (Laura Thane)
E4 Episode 4Oct 1, 2001 · 60 min
Synopsis
Worlds collide as Bob and Rose come out of the closet. Their families meet with shocking results as Bob's mother, the gay crusader, brings the whole of Manchester to a halt.
Guest stars: Penelope Wilton (Monica Gossage), John Woodvine (William Gossage), Siobhan Finneran (Marina Marquess)
E5 Episode 5Oct 8, 2001 · 60 min
Synopsis
While Carol's wedding is heading for disaster, Holly's loneliness is driving her to desperate measures. Jealous of Bob and Rose's happiness, she starts manipulating events to her own advantage.
Guest stars: Penelope Wilton (Monica Gossage), John Woodvine (William Gossage)
E6 Episode 6Oct 15, 2001 · 60 min
Synopsis
Holly finally finds that she has the power to split Bob and Rose up, but can she do it?
Guest stars: Penelope Wilton (Monica Gossage), John Woodvine (William Gossage), Siobhan Finneran (Marina Marquess)