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Dodgem

  • 1991
  • Ended
  • 1 season
  • 9.0/10

Simon Leighton is sent to an assessment centre because he is unable to cope with school due to problems in his life – his mother is dead and his father cannot overcome his grief. However Simon is determined to leave the centre to live with his father.

Latest: Season 1 · 1991

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  1. E1. Episode 1

    Feb 20, 1991

    Simon Leighton is in trouble for continually bunking off school. But he stays at home for a reason.

  2. E2. Episode 2

    Feb 27, 1991

    Simon is put into care.

  3. E3. Episode 3

    Mar 6, 1991

    Simon's sprained ankle hinders his escape.

  4. E4. Episode 4

    Mar 13, 1991

    Simon is still determined to get his father away from hospital - and old man Penfold might have just the plan.

  5. E5. Episode 5

    Mar 20, 1991

    Now they have escaped from the assessment centre, Simon and Rose try to start a new life.

  6. E6. Episode 6

    Mar 27, 1991

    Simon has learned the truth about his mother's death, but is unsure about his feelings for Rose.