According to Bex
According to Bex is a British sitcom that aired on BBC One in 2005. Starring Jessica Stevenson, it was written by Katie Douglas, Julia Barron and Fred Barron, who also created My Family and After You've Gone. The American sitcom Courting Alex, starring Jenna Elfman, was originally based on According to Bex.
Cast: Oliver Chris, Zita Sattar, Jessica Hynes
Season 1
8 episodes
- 1. Stuck In The Middle With YouBex's decision to take her relationship with boyfriend Ryan to the next step backfires, and somehow results in them breaking up. Things don't get much better at work when her boss, Charles, insists she find some prosthetic testicles for his newly neutered dog - just another task in a day's work for Bex. Finding herself suddenly single, Bex reluctantly agrees to go speed dating with her colleague Chris. Just as she's about to leave the flat, her dad Jack turns up unannounced to stay the night. Left alone, he overhears a strange answerphone message, and decides his daughter needs rescuing from the speed dating.CC30minJan 7, 2005
- 2. Papa's Got A Brand New BagBex returns home to find her father in a compromising position with a female friend. Meanwhile, Charles and Chris head off on a management weekend at a luxury hotel, only to find themselves roughing it in the woods.CC30minJan 14, 2005
- 3. The Time WarpBex's hateful cousin is getting married, but worse than that, her divorced parents are both going to the wedding. Drinks flow, and Jack is shocked to discover his ex-wife is planning to remarry. Bex tells her cousin just what she thinks of her and everyone else during the speeches. Chris finds out that Jan has another job, in an upmarket shoe shop.CC30minJan 21, 2005
- 4. Breaking Up Is Hard To DoBex's new kindness and honesty policy is put to the test when Charles asks her to break up with his girlfriend Fiona on his behalf. However, Fiona is not what Bex bargained for and things take a turn for the worse. In the office, Jan tries sucking up to Chris to get a pay rise, only to be annoyed by her suggestion to eat less and sell her hair.CC30minJan 28, 2005
- 5. Gimme ShelterNo synopsis available yet.CC30minFeb 4, 2005
- 6. Private DancerNo synopsis available yet.CC30minFeb 11, 2005
- 7. Hanging On The TelephoneNo synopsis available yet.CC30minFeb 18, 2005
- 8. Nothing But FlowersNo synopsis available yet.CC30minFeb 25, 2005
According to Bex
According to Bex is a British sitcom that aired on BBC One in 2005. Starring Jessica Stevenson, it was written by Katie Douglas, Julia Barron and Fred Barron, who also created My Family and After You've Gone. The American sitcom Courting Alex, starring Jenna Elfman, was originally based on According to Bex.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Fred Barron
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
Audio languages
English
Where to watch
Not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service.
