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00:00:00 - S01E01 The French Connection
00:27:48 - S01E02 Crying in the Chapel
00:55:43 - S01E03 An Affair to Forget
01:23:34 - S01E04 My Casa Is Your Casa
01:51:13 - S01E05 It's My Party
02:18:07 - S02E01 This Must Be It
02:45:00 - S02E02 Is There Anyone Out There
03:12:52 - S02E03 Is That You Mr Brown
03:40:51 - S02E04 Where Do You Think You're Going
04:08:48 - S03E01 Last Chance Salon
04:36:24 - S03E02 Stockholm Syndrome
05:04:16 - S03E04 Fourth in Show
05:31:46 - S03E04 Welcome to the Family

This warm, chaotic sitcom follows the misadventures of Sophie and her overbearing mother Sheila as they navigate life, love, and everyday disasters in Hull. Their relationship—equal parts affection and exasperation—drives a series of comic misunderstandings, heartfelt moments, and sharply observed character interactions. Across its run, the show blends regional humor with universal family dynamics, painting a lively portrait of two women whose clashing personalities create endless trouble yet undeniable loyalty.

Series 1 (2015)

S01E01: The French Connection
Original Broadcast Date: October 20, 2015
Synopsis: Sophie (Lucy Beaumont) dreams of leaving Hull to pursue an acting career in London. When she tries to secure a passport, she makes a surprising discovery about her family roots and her mother Sheila’s (Maureen Lipman) past.

S01E02: Crying in the Chapel
Original Broadcast Date: October 27, 2015
Synopsis: The BBC show Songs of Praise is filming in Hull. Sophie sees it as her big break into singing, but broken plumbing and Sheila’s bizarre home decor threaten to ruin her plans.
S01E03: An Affair to Forget

Original Broadcast Date: November 3, 2015
Synopsis: Sophie suspects her mother is having an affair with a local man. She tries to investigate while balancing her own chaotic personal life and car boot sales.

S01E04: My Casa Is Your Casa
Original Broadcast Date: November 10, 2015
Synopsis: Sheila opens up their already cluttered house to take in a lodger to generate extra income, leading to extreme overcrowding and dynamic friction with Sophie.

S01E05: It's My Party
Original Broadcast Date: November 17, 2015
Synopsis: Sophie throws a party to boost her social standing, but Sheila's eccentricities, unwanted guests, and local Hull drama turn the event into an awkward disaster.

Series 2 (2016)

S02E01: This Must Be It
Original Broadcast Date: August 23, 2016
Synopsis: Sophie believes she has finally found a genuine opportunity that will kickstart her career and take her out of Hull, but Sheila remains skeptical.

S02E02: Is There Anyone Out There?
Original Broadcast Date: August 30, 2016
Synopsis: Sophie explores spiritualism and the paranormal to find guidance about her future and her long-lost dad, while Sheila tries to keep her grounded.

S02E03: Is That You Mr Brown?
Original Broadcast Date: September 6, 2016
Synopsis: A mysterious figure from the past sends shockwaves through the household, disrupting Sheila and Sophie's weekend routine.

S02E04: Where Do You Think You're Going?
Original Broadcast Date: September 13, 2016
Synopsis: Sophie makes a bold attempt to pack up and leave for London, but familial obligations and local chaos pull her right back.

Series 3 (2018)

S03E01: Last Chance Salon
Original Broadcast Date: February 19, 2018
Synopsis: Realizing time is ticking on her youth, Sophie attempts a makeover and a career pivot into the local beauty industry.

S03E02: Stockholm Syndrome
Original Broadcast Date: February 26, 2018
Synopsis: Sophie feels trapped in her relationship with her mother and Hull life, developing an awkward dependency on the very environment she wants to escape.

S03E03: Fourth in Show (Listed in question as S03E04)
Original Broadcast Date: March 5, 2018
Synopsis: Sheila enters a local competition, dragging Sophie into high-stakes domestic rivalry that tests their mother-daughter bond.

S03E04: Welcome to the Family
Original Broadcast Date: March 12, 2018
Synopsis: In the series finale, new revelations about Sophie's father come to light, forcing Sophie and Sheila to confront what family truly means to them.