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Episode 2.3

Janice tries to convince Madge not to agree to a wed a man they have only known for five minutes. Meanwhile an arm-wrestling match organised by The Oracle and his mum turns into Fight Club, offering some a chance to settle old scores.

In-Depth Episode Synopsis

Warning: the below synopsis may contain spoilers

Mel's proposal to Madge is the talk of the resort. Janice tries to convince the bride-to-be not to agree to marry a man they have only known for five minutes. After all, for all they know he could be a mass-murderer!

Kate encounters Mateo again but after telling him that last year's traumatic affair was simply a moment of madness it becomes clear that Mateo doesn't actually remember her.

Later an arm-wrestling match organised by The Oracle and his mum turns into Fight Club with a chance for some to settle old scores. Martin beats Mateo in the contest.

First Broadcast Details

Date:
Fri 11th April 2008
Time:
21.30
Channel:
ITV1
Ratings:
5.6 million viewers (23% audience share)
Length:
30 minutes

Episode 2.3 Cast & Crew

Regular Cast
Steve Pemberton ... Mick Garvey
Siobhan Finneran ... Janice Garvey
Nicholas Burns ... Martin Weedon
Abigail Cruttenden ... Kate Weedon
Sheila Reid ... Madge
Hugh Sachs ... Gavin
Paul Bazely ... Troy
Kenny Ireland ... Donald Stewart
Janine Duvitski ... Jacqueline Stewart
Johnny Vegas ... The Oracle
Elsie Kelly ... Noreen Maltby
Hannah Hobley ... Chantelle Garvey
Oliver Stokes ... Michael Garvey
Jake Canuso ... Mateo
Geoffrey Hutchings ... Mel
Crissy Rock ... Janey York (Hotel Worker)
Writing Team
Derren Litten ... Writer
Production Team
Sandy Johnson ... Director
Geoffrey Perkins ... Producer
Sophie Clarke-Jervoise ... Exec Producer
Heather Gibson ... Production Design
John MacDonnell ... Editor
Mark Thomas (II) ... Composer