Bob & Rose

5.8 Sep 2001 1 Season 6 Episodes

Ended

Overview

Gay thirtysomething schoolteacher Robert 'Bob' Gossage finds himself attracted to a woman, Rose Cooper, exploring their unconventional relationship and the challenges it presents to their identities and those around them, including Rose's heartbroken ex-boyfriend Andy, Bob's jealous best friend Holly, and Rose's gay rights activist mother Carol.

Created by Russell T Davies

Red Production Company

🇬🇧 United Kingdom · English

Cast

Alan Davies

Robert 'Bob' Gossage

Lesley Sharp

Rose Cooper

Jessica Hynes

Holly Vance

Penelope Wilton

Monica Gossage

Barbara Marten

Carol Cooper

Katy Cavanagh

Anita Kendrick

Daniel Ryan

Andy Lewis

John Woodvine

William Gossage

Nicky Evans

Carla Henry

Chris Fountain

Dean Gadds

Dave Hill

Trevor Gadds

Key Crew

Joe Wright

Director

Julian Farino

Director

Russell T Davies

Writer

Des Hughes

Associate Producer

Russell T Davies

Co-Producer

Nicola Shindler

Executive Producer

Ann Harrison-Baxter

Producer

Tim Palmer

Director of Photography

Melanie Oliver

Editor

Episode 1

A chance meeting between a gay man and an attached girl in a lonely street one night suddenly turns into something more for Bob and Roseâ€¦

Sep 10, 2001 60m

Episode 2

Bob proves to be more than a shoulder to cry on

Sep 17, 2001 60m

Episode 3

Bob and Rose try to keep their affair a secret

Sep 24, 2001 60m

Episode 4

Worlds collide as Bob and Rose come out of the closet. Their families meet with shocking results as Bob's mother, the gay crusader, brings the whole of Manchester to a halt.

Oct 1, 2001 60m

Episode 5

While Carol's wedding is heading for disaster, Holly's loneliness is driving her to desperate measures. Jealous of Bob and Rose's happiness, she starts manipulating events to her own advantage.

Oct 8, 2001 60m

Episode 6

Holly finally finds that she has the power to split Bob and Rose up, but can she do it?

Oct 15, 2001 60m

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