Gay thirtysomething schoolteacher Robert 'Bob' Gossage finds himself attracted to a woman, Rose Cooper, exploring their unconventional relationship and the challenges it presents to their identities and those around them, including Rose's heartbroken ex-boyfriend Andy, Bob's jealous best friend Holly, and Rose's gay rights activist mother Carol.
Cast: Alan Davies, Lesley Sharp, Jessica Hynes
Miniseries
6 episodes
- 1. Episode 1A chance meeting between a gay man and an attached girl in a lonely street one night suddenly turns into something more for Bob and Rose…15CC1 h 0 minSep 10, 2001
- 2. Episode 2Bob proves to be more than a shoulder to cry on15CC1 h 0 minSep 17, 2001
- 3. Episode 3Bob and Rose try to keep their affair a secret15CC1 h 0 minSep 24, 2001
- 4. Episode 4Worlds collide as Bob and Rose come out of the closet. Their families meet with shocking results as Bob's mother, the gay crusader, brings the whole of Manchester to a halt.15CC1 h 0 minOct 1, 2001
- 5. Episode 5While Carol's wedding is heading for disaster, Holly's loneliness is driving her to desperate measures. Jealous of Bob and Rose's happiness, she starts manipulating events to her own advantage.15CC1 h 0 minOct 8, 2001
- 6. Episode 6Holly finally finds that she has the power to split Bob and Rose up, but can she do it?15CC1 h 0 minOct 15, 2001
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Bob & Rose
A gay man and a straight woman do the unthinkable – they fall in love.
Gay thirtysomething schoolteacher Robert 'Bob' Gossage finds himself attracted to a woman, Rose Cooper, exploring their unconventional relationship and the challenges it presents to their identities and those around them, including Rose's heartbroken ex-boyfriend Andy, Bob's jealous best friend Holly, and Rose's gay rights activist mother Carol.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Russell T Davies
- Studio
- Red Production Company
Maturity rating
15Check the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
English
Where to watch
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