About this season
Parallel storylines follow English perfume saleswoman Alice Chenery and American comedy writer Gil Raymond, who are seemingly perfect soulmates but never meet, as they deal with their chaotic lives and relationships.
Episodes (6)
1. There Must Be Some Way Out Of Here
Aired 27 September 2005
They're soul mates who've never met, a man and woman with parallel lives for whom first love is long gone and perfect lovers are yet to appear. Gil is an American comedy writer who came to the English countryside for what he believed was true love, while Alice is a perfume account manager for a London department store, set to move from the country and her pricey Brighton flat because of the commute. Milly and Cleo are forever trying to sniff out Mr. right for Alice, but can they orchestrate a meeting?
2. Death And Nurses
Aired 4 October 2005
Alice's birthday brings presents and dates she didn't ask for, and Gil somehow gets more involved in Irene's life than he'd like.
3. The Reflecting Pool
Aired 11 October 2005 • 60 min
Alice's part in a company presentation offends her, but can she stand up to a superior whose review could determine her future at the store? Meanwhile, Gil tries a blind date with a fan, but is distracted by concerns for Irene and her date.
4. They Do Not Move
Aired 18 October 2005 • 60 min
Alice and Gil follow different dating paths; she is set up and meets an artist, and he is set up but continually stood up, by the same actress.
5. Take Five
Aired 25 October 2005 • 60 min
Infatuations preoccupy both Alice and Gil... For very different reasons.
6. War is Heck
Aired 1 November 2005
While helping out a cousin, Alice believes she may have met her soul mate. Elsewhere, when Gil's fantasy comes true, he's a bit disconcerted.