Mr. Sloane
It's December 1969 in Watford, England, and Jeremy Sloane is at the end of his rope - literally. His failed attempt to end it all has just joined a growing list of recent setbacks, which include getting sacked from his accounting job and a separation from his wife Janet, who has left to "find herself." The one remaining constant in his life are his evenings at the pub with childhood mates Ross, Reggie and Beans. Although the gang have big plans for the approaching decade, Sloane simply longs for employment and the return of his wife. Although a part-time job as a supply teacher goes ludicrously wrong, Sloane may luck out romantically, due to a chance encounter at a hardware shop with a free-spirited, young American woman called Robin, who might just help Sloane get his life back on track as the new decade approaches. By turns hilarious and heartbreaking, Mr. Sloane is an everyman muddling through the human comedy as best he can, learning lessons about love, longing, and loyalty along the way.
- 2014-2014
- 1 season
- Comedy
It's December 1969 in Watford, England, and Jeremy Sloane is at the end of his rope - literally. His failed attempt to end it all has just joined a growing list of recent setbacks, which include getting sacked from his accounting job and a separation from his wife Janet, who has left to "find herself." The one remaining constant in his life are his evenings at the pub with childhood mates Ross, Reggie and Beans. Although the gang have big plans for the approaching decade, Sloane simply longs for employment and the return of his wife. Although a part-time job as a supply teacher goes ludicrously wrong, Sloane may luck out romantically, due to a chance encounter at a hardware shop with a free-spirited, young American woman called Robin, who might just help Sloane get his life back on track as the new decade approaches. By turns hilarious and heartbreaking, Mr. Sloane is an everyman muddling through the human comedy as best he can, learning lessons about love, longing, and loyalty along the way.
Season 1 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 2014
Episode 1
Meet Mr. Sloane
41 mins
It's December, 1969 in Watford, England, and Jeremy Sloane is at the end of his rope. More than a year ago, he lost his accounting job, and his wife Janet left him to "find herself." His only solace is in his evenings at the pub with his childhood mates Ross, Reggie and Beans. An employment opportunity as a supply teacher goes hilariously wrong, but a chance encounter with a young American woman called Robin may put him on the right track. Meanwhile, the mates weigh in on the great peanut controversy.
Episode 2
It's a Date, Mr. Sloane
22 mins
The boys plan a stag-do for Reggie, and Sloane has a second encounter with Robin, under less-than-ideal circumstances. Sloane's offer to help fix Robin's tap inadvertently leads to a first date of-sorts, that concludes with mixed results and a valiant battle with a café toilet. Meanwhile, Sloane has been reinstated as a supply teacher, leading to another round with a couple of class bullies. A well-intentioned sympathy card leads to tragic results.
Episode 3
Everybody Must Get Sloaned
22 mins
The good news is that Sloane has wrangled another lunch date with Robin. The bad news is that after eating a couple of pot brownies, a stoned Sloane must face an important job interview at a publishing house that could end his employment worries. An attempt to make peace with the Mrs. Wyndham's dog Nigel, brings Sloane and Robin closer together. Meanwhile, the mates debate the difference between a "couple" and a "few."
Episode 4
Merry Christmas, Mr. Sloane
23 mins
An encounter with a couple dancing in the street triggers an emotional revelation from Robin about her ex-boyfriend, Craig. The mates encourage Sloane to move things forward with his American companion, leading Sloane to buy a mysterious instructional book. An awkward Christmas Eve date at a dance club leads both Sloane and Robin to encounter old flames. Mrs. Wyndham and her dog Nigel each leave holiday surprises for Sloane, as he shows Robin what he's learned from the mysterious book.
Episode 5
Happy New Year, Mr. Sloane: Part 1
23 mins
Robin's impressions of Sloane's mates after a night at the pub causes friction between her and Sloane. Sloane finally confesses to Mrs. Wyndham the truth about Janet's absence. In flashback, we learn how Sloane came to lose his job and his wife in the same day. Desperate for employment, Sloane accepts a humiliating job, but gets his comeuppance with the school bullies. Settling in at home after a rough day, Sloane receives a surprise visitor.
Episode 6
Happy New Year, Mr. Sloane: Part 2
23 mins
Janet returns after a long absence to hash things out with Sloane. Sloane tells Robin his plans for the future, only to receive an unexpected response. Sloane and his mates finally pile into the car on New Year's Eve for a long overdue journey to London, only to have a number of secrets and revelations throw a spanner into their plans. Sloane rings in the new decade in a most unexpected manner.