Dodgem

Name: Dodgem
Released: 1991
Cast: Sean Maguire, Lucy Speed, Trevor Peacock, John Telfer

1991· 1 season★ 9.0Ended

On BBC One — From BBC

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Synopsis

Simon Leighton is sent to an assessment centre because he is unable to cope with school due to problems in his life – his mother is dead and his father cannot overcome his grief. However Simon is determined to leave the centre to live with his father.

Episodes

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E1 Episode 1Next upFeb 20, 1991
Synopsis
Simon Leighton is in trouble for continually bunking off school. But he stays at home for a reason.
Guest stars: Tim Wylton (Denny Adams), Zelah Clarke (Magistrate), Kerry Raynor (Jackson), Tobias Best (Solly Clark), Stewart Harwood (Sonny Betts), Kate McLoughlin (Teacher in Playground), Hilary Cromie (Court Official), Lisa Bowerman (Miss Baker)
E2 Episode 2Feb 27, 1991
Synopsis
Simon is put into care.
Guest stars: Lisa Bowerman (Miss Baker), Roland Oliver (Headmaster), Jean Warren (Travel Agent), Lizzie McKenzie (Customer), Jo Martin (Ruth), Jamie Golding (Tanyard), Adam Searles (Little Lee), Olayinka Williams (Paula)
E3 Episode 3Mar 6, 1991
Synopsis
Simon's sprained ankle hinders his escape.
Guest stars: Valerie Minifie (Patient), Jo Martin (Ruth), Patrick Robinson (Chris), Leonard Maguire (Badger Smith), Jamie Golding (Tanyard), Adam Searles (Little Lee), Olayinka Williams (Paula), Feri Beard (Michelle)
E4 Episode 4Mar 13, 1991
Synopsis
Simon is still determined to get his father away from hospital - and old man Penfold might have just the plan.
Guest stars: Jo Martin (Ruth), Patrick Robinson (Chris), Leonard Maguire (Badger Smith), Janet Steel (Doctor), Jamie Golding (Tanyard), Adam Searles (Little Lee), Mun Wai Wong (Boy in Playground), Kate McLoughlin (Teacher)
E5 Episode 5Mar 20, 1991
Synopsis
Now they have escaped from the assessment centre, Simon and Rose try to start a new life.
Guest stars: Jo Stone-Fewings (Policeman), Erin Geraghty (Linda Leighton), David Hampshire (Georgie Jones), James Marcus (Tucker), Graeme Briggs (Nick)
E6 Episode 6Mar 27, 1991
Synopsis
Simon has learned the truth about his mother's death, but is unsure about his feelings for Rose.
Guest stars: Alan Thompson (Grandfather), Doreen Andrew (Grandmother), Hugh Bonneville (Rick Bayne), James Marcus (Tucker), Graeme Briggs (Nick), Sharon Gavin (Girl on Dodgems)