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Blessed

Sally BrettonArdal O'HanlonMel Giedroyc
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14 Oct 2005First aired
1Season

The series

Blessed is a BBC television sitcom written by Ben Elton and starring Ardal O'Hanlon as Gary, a record producer, who is struggling to bring up two small children. The series was broadcast on BBC One on Friday evenings at 9.00pm between October and December 2005. It featured the lullaby Morningtown Ride as its theme, sung by the cast band. No second series was commissioned.

Episodes

Season 1 · 8 episodes · 2005

  1. Episode 114 Oct 200530m

    I'm So Tired (The Beatles)

    Gary and Sue begin to lose the plot as tiredness and sleep deprivation kick in. Their new neighbours Bill and Mary are introduced to, and instantly forgotten by, Gary. At work, session singer Vicky begins to question her relationship with …

  2. Episode 221 Oct 200530m

    Ever Fallen in Love with Someone (Buzzcocks)

    Sue attempts to become a celebrity mum and get her figure back. Gary causes chaos as he attempts to park his car. An unsympathetic motorist has his revenge, but Gary has the last laugh. A leaky gutter spells building trouble for Gary and S…

  3. Episode 328 Oct 200530m

    I'm in Love with My Car (Queen)

    There's a crisis in the Chandler household when Sheepie the toy goes missing, and Lance accuses Vicky of stifling their relationship. Gary and Sue realise family life has driven them to drink, so they attempt to reduce their alcohol intake…

  4. Episode 44 Nov 200530m

    Just Looking (Stereophonics)

    4. Just Looking (Stereophonics) Sue is insulted when a stranger gives her a long stare in the park and demands that Gary confront the man. In protecting Sue's honour, Gary comes to confront his sexuality and discovers that his heroes are …

  5. Episode 511 Nov 200530m

    Hit Me Baby One More Time (Britney Spears)

    Gary's plan to educate Jake is hampered by a feminist librarian with a new spin on traditional fairy tales.

  6. Episode 625 Nov 200530m

    Who Wrote the Book of Love (The Monotones)

    Gary and Sue resort to bringing up baby by The Big Happy Baby Book method, but they run into problems as they try to put theory into practice. And Vicky dumps Lance, but a curry brings them back together.

  7. Episode 72 Dec 200530m

    Walk Like a Man (The Four Seasons)

    Ronnie begins to believe he has no chance of finding love, so can't believe his luck when he learns Lance has ended his relationship with Vicky. Sue finds a novel way of communicating with the idle builders, and a family trip to the park e…

  8. Episode 89 Dec 200530m

    Lets Spend the Night Together (The Rolling Stones)

    Bath-time, and the Chandler family come together for a photo session which has unexpected consequences at the developers. Gary and Sue refuse to get involved with trick or treating and decide to turn out the lights and hide under the table…

Cast

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