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Life of Riley

Series 1

Episode 4: Beating the Bully

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: on BBC HD

Sitcom. Maddy's stepdaughter Katy becomes a vegetarian but her animal rights stance only leads to animal wrongs. Meanwhile, Danny lands an unconventional job.

Contributors

Maddy Riley:
Caroline Quentin
Jim Riley:
Neil Dudgeon
Katy Riley:
Lucinda Dryzek
Danny Riley:
Taylor Fawcett
Ted Jackson:
Patrick Nolan
Rosie Riley:
Ava Lamb
Rosie Riley:
Neve Lamb
Director:
Martin Dennis

Life of Riley

Series 1

Episode 2: New Beginnings

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: on BBC HD

Sitcom. With their cat and half their possessions missing, Maddy and Jim struggle to get used to their new house, their new neighbours, and each other's children. Show more

Contributors

Maddy Riley:
Caroline Quentin
Jim Riley:
Neil Dudgeon
Katy Riley:
Lucinda Dryzek
Danny Riley:
Taylor Fawcett
Ted Jackson:
Patrick Nolan
Rosie Riley:
Ava Lamb
Rosie Riley:
Neve Lamb
Alison Weaver:
Heather Craney
Roger Weaver:
Richard Lumsden
Adam Weaver:
Jordan Clarke
Annie the Babysitter:
Jessica Gunning
Man at Bus Stop:
Graeme McKnight
Emily Weaver:
Charlotte Ritchie
Anthony Weaver:
John Bell
Director:
Martin Dennis

Life of Riley

Series 1

Episode 3: The Ex Factor

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: on BBC HD

Sitcom. Maddy's husband Jim decides that her ex-husband Robbie is his new best friend. While the two of them bond, Maddy's stepson decides to come out of the closet. Show more

Contributors

Maddy Riley:
Caroline Quentin
Jim Riley:
Neil Dudgeon
Katy Riley:
Lucinda Dryzek
Danny Riley:
Taylor Fawcett
Ted Jackson:
Patrick Nolan
Rosie Riley:
Ava Lamb
Rosie Riley:
Neve Lamb
Alison Weaver:
Heather Craney
Roger Weaver:
Richard Lumsden
Adam Weaver:
Jordan Clarke
Anthony Weaver:
John Bell
Director:
Martin Dennis

Life of Riley

Series 1

Episode 5: The Little White Lie

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: on BBC HD

Sitcom. Maddy's son Ted does not want to go for a sleep-over at his friend's house, so Maddy finds herself embroiled in a series of increasingly ridiculous lies. Show more

Contributors

Maddy Riley:
Caroline Quentin
Jim Riley:
Neil Dudgeon
Katy Riley:
Lucinda Dryzek
Danny Riley:
Taylor Fawcett
Ted Jackson:
Patrick Nolan
Rosie Riley:
Ava Lamb
Rosie Riley:
Neve Lamb
Alison Weaver:
Heather Craney
Anthony Weaver:
John Bell
Director:
Martin Dennis
Policeman:
Ted Holden
Delivery Man:
Nicholas Elliott
Boy 4:
Jamie Hay
Electrician:
Mark Gillen
Delivery Man 2:
Gerry Gilmartin

Life of Riley

Series 1

Episode 6: The Worst Best Man

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: on BBC HD

Sitcom. Jim is asked to be Maddy's ex-husband's best man and turns out to be the worst best man in history. Maddy reads a bedtime story to her neighbour's son. Show more

Contributors

Maddy Riley:
Caroline Quentin
Jim Riley:
Neil Dudgeon
Katy Riley:
Lucinda Dryzek
Danny Riley:
Taylor Fawcett
Ted Jackson:
Patrick Nolan
Rosie Riley:
Ava Lamb
Rosie Riley:
Neve Lamb
Alison Weaver:
Heather Craney
Roger Weaver:
Richard Lumsden
Anthony Weaver:
John Bell
Adam Weaver:
Jordan Clarke
Mr Read:
Ian Bustard
Director:
Martin Dennis

Life of Riley

Series 1

Episode 1: In the Family Way

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One South EastLatest broadcast: on BBC HD

Sitcom. When Maddy finds a pregnancy test, she is convinced it belongs to one of her stepchildren. But the identity of its true owner comes as a big surprise.

Contributors

Maddy Riley:
Caroline Quentin
Jim Riley:
Neil Dudgeon
Katie Riley:
Lucinda Dryzek
Danny Riley:
Taylor Fawcett
Ted Jackson:
Patrick Nolan
Rosie Riley:
Ava Lamb
Rosie Riley:
Neve Lamb
Alison Weaver:
Heather Craney
Maddy's Mum:
Marcia Warren
Petshop Keeper:
Henry Miller
Vet Receptionist:
Isabelle Joss
Director:
Martin Dennis

Life of Riley

Series 2

Episode 2: Crowded House

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: on BBC HD

When building work puts Maddy and Jim's bedroom off limits, everyone has to shuffle round to make room, and the lack of space leads to some uncomfortable discoveries. Show more

Contributors

Maddy Riley:
Caroline Quentin
Jim Riley:
Neil Dudgeon
Katy Riley:
Lucinda Dryzek
Danny Riley:
Taylor Fawcett
Ted Jackson:
Patrick Nolan
Anthony Weaver:
John Bell
Margaret:
Marcia Warren
Roger Weaver:
Richard Lumsden
Alison Weaver:
Heather Craney
Policeman:
Grant Burgin
Robbie Jackson:
Mark Powley
Director:
Richard Boden
Producer:
Richard Boden

Life of Riley

Series 2

Episode 3: Nine to Five

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: on BBC HD

Family sitcom. Maddy decides the time has come to get back into paid employment, but juggling her office job and domestic responsibilities turns out to be hard work. Show more

Contributors

Maddy Riley:
Caroline Quentin
Jim Riley:
Neil Dudgeon
Katy Riley:
Lucinda Dryzek
Danny Riley:
Taylor Fawcett
Ted Jackson:
Patrick Nolan
Anthony Weaver:
John Bell
Miss Kennedy:
Vicki Pepperdine
Alison Weaver:
Heather Craney
Director:
Richard Boden
Producer:
Richard Boden

Life of Riley

Series 2

Episode 4: Is She Really Going Out with Him?

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC HD

Family sitcom. When Maddy's ex-husband Robbie gets a young, trendy new girlfriend, Maddy cannot help setting herself up in competition. Show more

Contributors

Maddy Riley:
Caroline Quentin
Jim Riley:
Neil Dudgeon
Katy Riley:
Lucinda Dryzek
Danny Riley:
Taylor Fawcett
Ted Jackson:
Patrick Nolan
Robbie Jackson:
Mark Powley
Waitress:
Ellie Kirk
Director:
Richard Boden
Producer:
Richard Boden
Writer:
Dan Gaster

Life of Riley

Series 2

Episode 5: School's Out

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: on BBC HD

Family sitcom. When Maddy sets out to get her son Ted into the best school in the area, she discovers that passing the entrance exam is the least of their problems. Show more

Contributors

Maddy Riley:
Caroline Quentin
Jim Riley:
Neil Dudgeon
Katy Riley:
Lucinda Dryzek
Danny Riley:
Taylor Fawcett
Ted Jackson:
Patrick Nolan
Roger Weaver:
Richard Lumsden
Graham Harley:
Richard James
Alison Weaver:
Heather Craney
Director:
Richard Boden
Producer:
Richard Boden
Headmistress:
Selina Cadell
Miss Slater:
Marilyn O'Brien

Life of Riley

Series 2

Episode 6: Crazy

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: on BBC HD

Family sitcom. When Maddy discovers Danny is seeing the school counsellor, her attempt to play therapist causes more problems than it solves. Show more

Life of Riley

Series 3

Episode 2: Letter of the Law

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales

Sitcom. Maddy has what she thinks is a neighbourly chat with her neighbour, a lawyer, and finds she has been charged. Meanwhile, Jim discovers he has an admirer. Show more

Contributors

Maddy Riley:
Caroline Quentin
Jim Riley:
Neil Dudgeon
Katy Riley:
Lucinda Dryzek
Danny Riley:
Taylor Fawcett
Ted Jackson:
Patrick Nolan
Alison Weaver:
Heather Craney
Roger Weaver:
Richard Lumsden
Director:
Richard Boden
Producer:
Richard Boden

Life of Riley

Series 3

Episode 3: Interference

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Northern Ireland

Family sitcom. Maddy sets out to prove she is not an interfering mum, while Jim tries to deal with his addiction to coffee. Who will crack first?

Contributors

Maddy Riley:
Caroline Quentin
Jim Riley:
Neil Dudgeon
Katy Riley:
Lucinda Dryzek
Danny Riley:
Taylor Fawcett
Ted Jackson:
Patrick Nolan
Director:
Richard Boden
Producer:
Richard Boden
Writer:
Dan Gaster
Writer:
Will Ing

Life of Riley

Series 3

Episode 4: Snake

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One West Midlands

Family sitcom. When Maddy's ex-husband gives their son a snake, the whole family is terrified. But before they can face their phobia, the snake escapes. Show more

Contributors

Maddy Riley:
Caroline Quentin
Jim Riley:
Neil Dudgeon
Katy Riley:
Lucinda Dryzek
Danny Riley:
Taylor Fawcett
Ted Jackson:
Patrick Nolan
Alison Weaver:
Heather Craney
Roger Weaver:
Richard Lumsden
Director:
Richard Boden
Producer:
Richard Boden
Writer:
Dan Gaster
Writer:
Will Ing

Life of Riley

Series 3

Episode 5: Lost in Translation

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Cambridgeshire

When Maddy persuades Jim to open up about his feelings, she gets more than she bargained for. Meanwhile, Danny plays host to a visiting French exchange student. Show more

Contributors

Maddy Riley:
Caroline Quentin
Jim Riley:
Neil Dudgeon
Katy Riley:
Lucinda Dryzek
Danny Riley:
Taylor Fawcett
Ted Jackson:
Patrick Nolan
Alison Weaver:
Heather Craney
Roger Weaver:
Richard Lumsden
Anthony Weaver:
Richard Linnell
Anne-Marie:
Beth Rylance
Director:
Richard Boden
Producer:
Richard Boden
Writer:
Dave Cohen
Writer:
Dan Gaster
Writer:
Will Ing

Life of Riley

Series 3

Episode 6: Absent Friends

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales

Family sitcom. When an old friend passes away, Jim realises how small his social circle has become; Maddy decides to solve this problem by any means necessary. Show more

Contributors

Maddy Riley:
Caroline Quentin
Jim Riley:
Neil Dudgeon
Katy Riley:
Lucinda Dryzek
Danny Riley:
Taylor Fawcett
Ted Jackson:
Patrick Nolan
Margaret:
Marcia Warren
Alison Weaver:
Heather Craney
Roger Weaver:
Richard Lumsden
Director:
Richard Boden
Producer:
Richard Boden

Life of Riley

Series 3

Episode 7: The Bug

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Scotland

Family sitcom. Maddy hopes to have some time to herself when Rosie joins a playgroup. And the Rileys find themselves bereft without their internet connection. Show more

Contributors

Maddy Riley:
Caroline Quentin
Jim Riley:
Neil Dudgeon
Katy Riley:
Lucinda Dryzek
Danny Riley:
Taylor Fawcett
Ted Jackson:
Patrick Nolan
Jocelyn:
Clare Wllie
Nursery Teacher:
Ruth Keeling
Director:
Richard Boden
Producer:
Richard Boden
Writer:
Dan Gaster
Writer:
Will Ing

Life of Riley

Series 3

Episode 8: The Good Mother

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales

Family sitcom. When Jim's ex-wife invites the kids to spend the summer with her, Maddy is worried that they might not want to come back. Show more

Contributors

Maddy Riley:
Caroline Quentin
Jim Riley:
Neil Dudgeon
Katy Riley:
Lucinda Dryzek
Danny Riley:
Taylor Fawcett
Ted Jackson:
Patrick Nolan
Alison Weaver:
Heather Craney
Roger Weaver:
Richard Lumsden
Adam Weaver:
Jordan Clarke
Anthony Weaver:
Richard Linnell
Director:
Richard Boden
Producer:
Richard Boden
Writer:
Dave Cohen

Life of Riley

Series 2

Episode 1: Just the Two of Us

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC HD

Sitcom. Maddy decides that she needs to spend more quality time with her husband, but in doing so almost kills him (and her marriage).

Contributors

Maddy Riley:
Caroline Quentin
Jim Riley:
Neil Dudgeon
Katy Riley:
Lucinda Dryzek
Danny Riley:
Taylor Fawcett
Ted Jackson:
Patrick Nolan
Anthony Weaver:
John Bell
Adam Weaver:
Jordan Clarke
Maddy's Mum:
Marcia Warren
Roger Weaver:
Richard Lumsden
Alison Weaver:
Heather Craney
Babysitter:
Jessica Gunning
Box Office Man:
Luke Harris
Director:
Richard Boden
Producer:
Richard Boden
Maitre D':
Kenneth Collard

Life of Riley

Series 3

Episode 1: The Boyfriend

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales

Sitcom. Maddy discovers her mum has a boyfriend, but her attempts to discourage the relationship lead to wedding plans. Ted outwits a bully, and Katy misplaces a car. Show more

Contributors

Maddy Riley:
Caroline Quentin
Jim Riley:
Neil Dudgeon
Katy Riley:
Lucinda Dryzek
Danny Riley:
Taylor Fawcett
Ted Jackson:
Patrick Nolan
Margaret:
Marcia Warren
Adam Weaver:
Jordan Clarke
Policeman:
Marc Small
Writer:
Dave Cohen
Writer:
Dan Gaster
Writer:
Will Ing
Director:
Richard Boden
Producer:
Richard Boden