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Growing Pains

1992-05-16 · 50 min / episode · ★ 7.0

Comedy · Drama · Family

Pat Hollingsworth fancies the idea of fostering. But can she convert her husband Tom and their three teenage children to her way of thinking?

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Creators
Steve Wetton
Production companies
BBC
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Ray BrooksRay BrooksTom Hollingsworth
Sharon DuceSharon DucePat Hollingsworth
Tat WhalleyMark Hollingsworth
Rosie MarcelRosie MarcelLisa Hollingsworth
Peter LloydSimon Hollingsworth
Rosemary LeachRosemary LeachJoan Craddock
Lill RoughleyLill RoughleyMiriam Craddock
Trevor PeacockTrevor PeacockGeorge Critchley
Liz CrowtherLiz CrowtherSandra Philips

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