Growing Up Gracefully
Sisters Hannah and Eliza Reilly are two misguided twentysomethings, who after rediscovering the 1950's teen-advice book 'Growing Up Gracefully', ask themselves, as young women in 2017, how do we learn to grow up?
- 2017-2017
- 1 season
- Documentary, Comedy
Sisters Hannah and Eliza Reilly are two misguided twentysomethings, who after rediscovering the 1950's teen-advice book 'Growing Up Gracefully', ask themselves, as young women in 2017, how do we learn to grow up?
Season 1 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 2017
Episode 1
Looking Your Best
27 mins
In the opening episode, sisters Hannah and Eliza Reilly learn how to look their best from the 'Queen' of etiquette and beauty, June Dally Watkins. Hannah learns about appropriate hem length, while Eliza fills her face with Botox.
Episode 2
Courtship
27 mins
In the good old days dating was simple. Hannah follows the old world advice from books and tests whether playing dumb on a date actually works, while Eliza creates a 'unique' experience with an adrenalin inducing surprise.
Episode 3
Hosting a Party
26 mins
Hannah and Eliza find out how to make friends and be popular. They follow old and new advice on making conversation, planning a party and being the perfect hostess. Eliza uses the internet to become a cool girl and find her squad.
Episode 4
The Matter of Sex
29 mins
What should and shouldn't ladies do when it comes to sex? Hannah follows advice from the past with the help of a 'purity' coach. Eliza visits a sex dungeon for tips on spanking her boyfriend and learns how to love herself.
Episode 5
Career
26 mins
How should young ladies navigate the workforce? Eliza goes big to get an employer's attention and tests being a 'b*tch' to get ahead. Hannah tests the old method of being a nurturing mother to the boys at work.
Episode 6
Spirituality
26 mins
Eliza follows the path of new age enlightenment at a spirituality retreat. Hannah seeks higher meaning through charity. They consult a reliable source on growing up, their mum, on what they learnt and how to behave.