Castles
The head of the family, James, is having an affair with Christine which comes out in episode 1 at his wife's birthday party. When this eventually comes out it affects the whole family, but they all have problems of their own, including bankruptcy, affairs, weddings and a son who wanted to become a priest.
- 1995-1995
- 1 season
- Drama
The head of the family, James, is having an affair with Christine which comes out in episode 1 at his wife's birthday party. When this eventually comes out it affects the whole family, but they all have problems of their own, including bankruptcy, affairs, weddings and a son who wanted to become a priest.
Season 1 Episode Guide
24 Episodes 1995
Episode 1
Episode #1.1
In this introductory episode we meet the clan on the occasion of mother's 60th birthday party, an occasion overshadowed by her discovery that her husband has been carrying on with another woman.
Episode 2
Episode #1.2
James Castle goes to see his mistress, Christine, who provisionally agrees to let him stay.
Episode 3
Episode #1.3
Philip and Linda persuade James and Margaret to meet up.
Episode 4
Episode #1.4
Sarah and Alex have a meeting with Laura from the adoption agency and not everyone is happy when Rachel arranges a family get-together to discuss what to do about Margaret and James.
Episode 5
Episode #1.5
The family gathers to discuss what to do about Margaret and James. Meanwhile, Matthew secretly visits Margaret, who admits she would like to win James back.
Episode 6
Episode #1.6
Paul helps Linda set up a meeting with Christine, while Margaret considers hiring a solicitor to deal with James.
Episode 7
Episode #1.7
James gets angry when he discovers Linda and Christine having a heart-to-heart chat. Stephen, Anita and Rachel wrangle with Tony over the cost of the wedding.
Episode 8
Episode #1.8
Sarah is interviewed on her own by Laura from the adoption agency while Alex is out working. Meanwhile, Alex receives a visit from Jill and their relationship becomes more intimate.
Episode 9
Episode #1.9
Philip and Linda's son David unexpectedly comes home from university and drops a bombshell on his parents about his future plans.
Episode 10
Episode #1.10
James visits Margaret after receiving her solicitor's letter. Sarah worries that she is neglecting Alex, while he confides in Jill about his reservations over the adoption.
Episode 11
Episode #1.11
James is annoyed when Tony asks whether he intends to bring Christine to the wedding, though Christine turns out to have her own views on the matter.
Episode 12
Episode #1.12
Tony is surprised when Adam turns up at his warehouse and suggests a way out of his business difficulties.
Episode 13
Episode #1.13
Jill suggests a way that Alex can get out of the adoption without Sarah knowing.
Episode 14
Episode #1.14
Tension grows between Christine and James over Joanne's disappearance. Matthew warns Margaret that the threat of divorce still stands.
Episode 15
Episode #1.15
Alex is caught making a suspicious phone call to Jill. Tony receives gloomy news.
Episode 16
Episode #1.16
Joanne returns home to Christine but her explanations for her disappearance cause Christine more concern than ever.
Episode 17
Episode #1.17
Christine gets the truth from Joanne at last and Philip tries to talk David out of becoming a priest.
Episode 18
Episode #1.18
Paul's plan to see Helen without her parents' consent has consequences for Philip and Linda.
Episode 19
Episode #1.19
Sarah is aghast when Jane provides her with evidence of Alex's affair.
Episode 20
Episode #1.20
Sarah comes face to face with her husband's mistress; Linda and Philip's displeasure with Paul shows no sign of subsiding; and Adam offers Tony some more business advice.
Episode 21
Episode #1.21
Tony and Rachel's evening in with Anita and Stephen is interrupted by a policeman with devastating news.
Episode 22
Episode #1.22
Alex tells Jill that Sarah knows of their affair; Stephen reacts badly to Anita's revelations; and Sarah comes up with an unusual proposal to prevent the collapse of the plans for the adoption.
Episode 23
Episode #1.23
Alison is nervous about the first night of her play.
Episode 24
Episode #1.24
Wedding day joy is shattered in the last of the series when the police arrive, looking for the groom.