When Tom and Ellen are together, things seem to work. It's only in the spaces outside the relationship - the intrusions of real life, and the deadly collaboration of parents, siblings, friends and exes - that the flailing attempts to make good first impressions, arrange first dates and hold a relationship together, seem to unravel.
Tom's dad has discovered that Ellen's got a criminal record, just as she's having her tag removed. Ellen has discovered that she's got a grandfather, just as she's returning to Leeds.
It's the hottest day of the year. Everyone's on heat, or in uniform.
An episode of Sharpe inspires Tom to invite Ellen to the most romantic spot in the UK.
Tom's mind is set on transforming Ellen's birthday by inviting her round for lasagne.
Tom and Ellen's date goes off the rails. He attempts to get things back on track at a Welsh Thai fusion restaurant, but allergies, lust and criminal charges take over.
After Tom's brief encounter with Ellen on a wheelie bin and under her car door, he is determined to see her again.
When Tom and Ellen are together, things seem to work. It's only in the spaces outside the relationship - the intrusions of real life, and the deadly collaboration of parents, siblings, friends and exes - that the flailing attempts to make good first impressions, arrange first dates and hold a relationship together, seem to unravel.
as Tom Sheffield
as Ellen Baxter
