The multi award winning series follows the lives of three couples, as they try to overcome life’s hurdles and maintain their relationships, careers and sanity. Starring james nesbitt, fay ripley, hermione lee, robert bathurst and john thomas. This much loved itv drama charts the lives of adam, karen, david, pete and jen. From their early lives as 30 somethings, the latter series sees the gang of friends approaching retirement. With the prospect of empty nests, the friends can finally kick back and enjoy the fruits of their labour... If only mid life were that simple.