Coupling
- TV sitcom
- BBC Two / BBC Three
- 2000 - 2004
- 28 episodes (4 series)
The trials and tribulations of six thirtysomethings struggling with life in general, but above all, relationships. Stars Jack Davenport, Gina Bellman, Sarah Alexander, Kate Isitt, Ben Miles and more.
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Series 1, Episode 3 - Sex, Death And Nudity
Further details
When her aunt dies, Jane insists that Steve comes with her to the funeral. So far, so good, until Jane adds that this would be a bad time to tell her family that they've split up. Understandably, Susan won't let Steve go unless she comes too, so that she can keep an eye on them. She brings Patrick as her date, Patrick brings Sally, and Jeff comes too on the grounds that he's the only one who actually knew the deceased.
Paranoia about inappropriate behaviour ensues, until Jane breaks the tension by laughing during the minute's silence.
Meanwhile, Jeff fights interview nerves by imagining everyone naked. This backfires somewhat when he walks confidently into his interview, only to be confronted by his reflection in a mirror - naked.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 26th May 2000
- Time
- 9:30pm
- Channel
- BBC Two
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
Jack Davenport | Steve |
Gina Bellman | Jane |
Sarah Alexander | Susan |
Kate Isitt | Sally |
Ben Miles | Patrick |
Richard Coyle | Jeff |
Adam Astill | Barman |
Katharine Page | Agatha |
Gwenllian Davies | Aunt Muriel |
Brian Shelley | Vicar |
Simon Bateso | Michael |
Nigel Betts | Neighbour |
Jeremy Peters | Undertaker |
Steven Moffat | Writer |
Martin Dennis | Director |
Sue Vertue | Producer |
Geoffrey Perkins | Executive Producer |
Beryl Vertue | Executive Producer |
Mykola Pawluk | Editor |
Andrew Howe-Davies | Production Designer |
Simon Brint | Composer |