Growing Pains

Sharon Duce

Pat Hollingsworth

Rosie Marcel

Lisa Hollingsworth

Rosemary Leach

Joan Craddock

Lill Roughley

Miriam Craddock

Trevor Peacock

George Critchley

Liz Crowther

Sandra Philips

Seasons

Season 1

10 episodes

Premiered May 16, 1992

Season 2

10 episodes

Premiered Apr 21, 1993

Episodes

1–6 of 10

Ep 1

Steppin' Out

May 16, 1992

When Pat Hollingsworth decides she wants to start fostering she faces a hostile response from her family, particularly from husband Tom, who was looking forward to enjoying a peaceful middle age, pursuing his lifelong obsession with old Hollywood musicals.

Ep 2

Rock a Bye Your Baby

May 23, 1992

Tom feels he's losing his grip now that the foster children are firmly in residence. "Smurf" is falling out with Simon, Kathy is eating everything except food, and baby Colin likes unravelling Tom's favourite cassette. Their dogs are giving Pat asthma, and the children all wet the bed every night.

Ep 3

Let's Face the Music

May 30, 1992

Tom and Pat are both worried that their in-depth interview will reveal secrets from their past.

Ep 4

Dearly Beloved

Jun 6, 1992

The arrival of adorable toddler Abigail causes heartache, and Mark's first love affair causes headaches.

Ep 5

Better Luck Next Time

Jun 13, 1992

The Hollingsworths hear some distressing news about Abigail's mother; Tom discovers that his real father is alive; and Pat finds she has an ally in her attractive boss Andy.