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Season 1

  • S01E01 Episode 1

    • June 10, 1997
    • BBC

    Maureen needs a licence to start her own business as a cleaner. Can she and her husband Dave survive her hair-raising attempts to drive their Lada down a dual carriageway? Joan wants to pass her test before her nine grandchildren have grown up, but she has to learn from the back seat as her dog Jake travels in the front.

  • S01E02 Epsiode 2

    • June 17, 1997
    • BBC

    Maureen has overcome her disappointment at failing the written theory exam and is delighted to find that she has passed on her second attempt. Her husband Dave takes her out for extra lessons to celebrate, but a heated argument soon follows. Dave criticises her ability to reverse around corners, but Maureen issues an ultimatum and Dave decides to stay, but soon regrets his decision as Maureen breaks the exhaust on his prized Lada. After passing her test, Joan uses her savings to buy her first car. Jake the dog is ready to go in the front seat, but Joan loses her nerve and calls her instructor Paul for extra lessons. Danny and his girlfriend meet on the Clifton Suspension Bridge.

  • S01E03 Episode 3

    • June 24, 1997
    • BBC

    Twins James and Victoria, on an intensive driving course, pass their theory exam. Danny gets a car and takes his test, and Joan takes more lessons to recover her confidence.

  • S01E04 Episode 4

    • July 1, 1997
    • BBC

    The Thames Valley police take their high-speed advanced driving test and Maggie and Rick have their first lessons.

  • S01E05 Episode 5

    • July 8, 1997
    • BBC

    Police trainee driver Tom run into problems, while Maggie passes her theory exam and Rick annoys his wife.

  • S01E06 Episode 6

    • July 15, 1997
    • BBC

    Maureen takes her eighth driving test, Joan regains her confidence after passing, and there's a shock in store for love-struck teenager Danny.

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