The Afternoon Play

Oliver and Grace have been best friends for years. Everyone wonders why they have never been a couple, and suddenly, so do they. After a passionate weekend in the country, they attempt to go back to their normal lives, but Oliver's new fiancee has her own agenda. It is not long before both Oliver and Grace are forced to make life-changing decisions.

Divorced Hardy finds love with Kate whilst his son Ben falls for older woman Anna. But Anna is Kate's mother. The irony is that Hardy and Anna are made for each other, as are Ben and Kate.

Julie is a 29-year-old temp with a steady boyfriend, but no direction. When she gets a contract at Sunshine Cars, she gets a new lease of life. Suddenly she is competing with the men, making changes and impressing the boss. But she may have to compromise to reach the top.

Kathy's not taking divorce very well. But then things have become complicated by her ex-husband's new wife trying to bed her best friend's son and her daughter becoming difficult to handle.