Blessed

2005
Ended
Comedy
~30m / ep
1 season
7.0/10

Blessed is a BBC television sitcom written by Ben Elton and starring Ardal O'Hanlon as Gary, a record producer, who is struggling to bring up two small children. The series was broadcast on BBC One on Friday evenings at 9.00pm between October and December 2005. It featured the lullaby Morningtown Ride as its theme, sung by the cast band. No second series was commissioned.

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E1. I'm So Tired (The Beatles)
Oct 14, 2005 · 30m
Gary and Sue begin to lose the plot as tiredness and sleep deprivation kick in. Their new neighbours Bill and Mary are introduced to, and instantly forgotten by, Gary. At work, session singer Vicky begins to question her relationship with live-in boyfriend Lance, as her musical colleagues look on.
E2. Ever Fallen in Love with Someone (Buzzcocks)
Oct 21, 2005 · 30m
Sue attempts to become a celebrity mum and get her figure back. Gary causes chaos as he attempts to park his car. An unsympathetic motorist has his revenge, but Gary has the last laugh. A leaky gutter spells building trouble for Gary and Sue, but Frank the builder is on hand to re-assure them. Vicky agrees to babysit, unaware that Ronnie has his own plans for the evening.
E3. I'm in Love with My Car (Queen)
Oct 28, 2005 · 30m
There's a crisis in the Chandler household when Sheepie the toy goes missing, and Lance accuses Vicky of stifling their relationship. Gary and Sue realise family life has driven them to drink, so they attempt to reduce their alcohol intake - but frustration gets the better of them when Bill announces he's offended by the pair's colourful language.
E4. Just Looking (Stereophonics)
Nov 4, 2005 · 30m
4. Just Looking (Stereophonics) Sue is insulted when a stranger gives her a long stare in the park and demands that Gary confront the man. In protecting Sue's honour, Gary comes to confront his sexuality and discovers that his heroes are not all he thought they were. Ronnie finally tells Vicky how he feels about her, but his chat-up lines don't have the desired effect and Gary sees future success in a manufactured girl group.
E5. Hit Me Baby One More Time (Britney Spears)
Nov 11, 2005 · 30m
Gary's plan to educate Jake is hampered by a feminist librarian with a new spin on traditional fairy tales.
E6. Who Wrote the Book of Love (The Monotones)
Nov 25, 2005 · 30m
Gary and Sue resort to bringing up baby by The Big Happy Baby Book method, but they run into problems as they try to put theory into practice. And Vicky dumps Lance, but a curry brings them back together.