Birth

what happens

Patsy falls asleep with a lit cigarette, and accidentally burns down the Monsoons' kitchen. She and Edina later plan a night out, but they decide to stick around after learning that Saffy is expecting a date, much to her chagrin. To make matters worse, Mother inadvertently locks the trio in the living room on her way to the chemist's, forcing them into uncomfortable conversations about love, sex and motherhood.

who made it

directed

Bob Spiers

guest cast

Billed for this episode only — the turn people remember an episode for.

• June Whitfield as Mother
• Eleanor Bron as Patsy's Mother
• Christopher Malcolm as Justin
• JJane Galloway as 1950s Nurse
• SSuzy Aitchison as 1970s Nurse
• Mia Soteriou as Guitar Player
• MMari MacKenzie as Dancer
• PPhilip Franks as Poet