Me and My Girl

Series 3

While running the advertising agency Eyecatchers, Simon Harrap explores his relationships with his daughter Samantha, his business partner Derek Yates, and a string of romantic liaisons. His mother-in-law, Nell, often interferes in his attempts to raise Samantha on his own, but usually haa her granddaughter's best interests at heart.

Where to Watch Me and My Girl • Series 3

13 Episodes

  • On Approval
    E1
    On ApprovalSimon and Samantha return from holiday to find that Maddie has married at last and moved out, leaving her sister Isobel as her replacement. However, Isobel isn't just clumsy but a terrible cook and Simon considers sacking her but Samantha gets him to relent and he gives Isobel a month to come up to scratch.
  • Wild About Harry
    E2
    Wild About HarrySamantha wants to know about her late mother, but all Simon will say is that she was faultless beyond using his toothbrush. She seeks Nell and Derek for more but Simon has primed them not to mention the mysterious Harry.
  • Dangerous Corner
    E3
    Dangerous CornerSimon and Derek are unimpressed by potential client Mervyn Drover, an alcoholic who will offer a contract if they put his girlfriend on payroll. Soon after, they learn that Nell, doing crossing duty at Samantha's school, has been knocked down by a car — driven by Drover.
  • Goodbye Forever
    E4
    Goodbye ForeverAfter quarrelling with his wife Muriel, Derek moves in with the Harraps but the men decide not to tell Samantha as they think that she's too young to understand. However, Samantha teams up with Derek's daughter Annabelle to reunite the warring couple.
  • A Woman of Taste
    E5
    A Woman of TasteSimon is out to renew the firm's valuable contract with Britannia Biscuits and shows its elegant female marketing director, Portland McIntyre, a video of its achievements. Unfortunately, a porn film has been substituted.
  • Put Yourself in My Place
    E6
    Put Yourself in My PlaceWhilst Simon needs a bank loan, Fergus needs to impress girlfriend Anthea and persuades Derek to pretend that Fergus is his boss, using the Eyecatchers office. Alas, Anthea, unimpressed by Derek, wants him sacked.
  • Sam Who?
    E7
    Sam Who?Simon's latest date expresses frustration at her sister and her family staying with her, which gives Simon the impression that she's not child-friendly. So he pretends Samantha doesn't exist.
  • One Wild and Foolish Moment
    E8
    One Wild and Foolish MomentAfter being beaten at squash by Simon, Derek bets Muriel's car against Fergus' that Simon will beat Fergus at squash – which he does. The bet is won by Derek, but is on again when Fergus's niece and Samantha audition for the same part.
  • Forty Years On
    E9
    Forty Years OnWhen Simon learns that his new client Mr Brocklebank is an old flame of Nell's from four decades earlier, Samantha resolves to reunite them. However, Mr Brocklebank is now married.
  • Picture of Harmony
    E10
    Picture of HarmonySamantha and her new friend Gemma plot to get Simon paired off with Gemma's mother, Laura.
  • An Inspector Calls
    E11
    An Inspector CallsWhile Simon is in hospital with appendicitis, the VAT man comes to inspect the firm's books.
  • Nothing Like a Quiet Sunday
    E12
    Nothing Like a Quiet SundaySimon finds a young woman named Jennifer drunk in the street. He brings her home to sleep it off and gallantly gives her his bed while he sleeps on the sofa. Next day, however, she tells Samantha that she is Simon's betrothed and they are going to get married. Among the celebrants is Jerry, Jennifer's boyfriend, who is out to do Simon harm.
  • Faraway Places
    E13
    Faraway PlacesA client promises the Harraps a holiday in Greece in exchange for making a video but on arrival at the airport they discover the tickets are worthless as the company has gone bust. Fortunately Nell's friend Pinky saw this coming and made sure the company never got the tapes as well as providing them all with a holiday in his country cottage.

Cast of Series 3

  • Richard O'SullivanSimon Harrap
  • Joanne RidleySamantha Harrap
  • Joan SandersonNell Cresset
  • Joanne CampbellLiz
  • Humphrey BarclayProducer
  • Keith LeonardIdea

 

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