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Series 1 (2007)

1. Show Me You Care

First Broadcast: Wed 26th September 2007

Simon McGrath likes to think of himself as a good citizen. He donates blood, recycles his newspapers and has adopted two tigers. He just also happens to be an arms dealer.

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2. A Wanting Man

First Broadcast: Wed 3rd October 2007

While being interviewed by a friend of his sister, Simon gets the distinct impression that she might be attracted to him, despite being introduced as a morally contemptible worm. Should he put his theory to the test?

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3. Loose Lips Sink Ships

First Broadcast: Wed 10th October 2007

Judith's new boyfriend Ol turns out not to be the man everyone thought he was. Simon discovers that he has been taped giving out highly secret and sensitive information.

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4. Whatever Happened To The Unlikely Lad?

First Broadcast: Wed 17th October 2007

Persuaded by his girlfriend and family, Simon attends his school reunion, determined that no one should find out what he does for a living.

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Series 2 (2009)

1. Brothers In Arms

First Broadcast: Wed 1st April 2009

Simon uses his 'flair for original ideas' to go to extreme lengths to prove to his colleagues and family just how bad he feels about doing the job he does.

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2. I Draw The Line

First Broadcast: Wed 8th April 2009

Faced with a particularly tricky moral issue, Simon finally decides that enough is enough and quits his job. It is not great timing, though, as he and Anna find themselves contemplating having a baby.

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3. If A Job's Not Worth Doing

First Broadcast: Wed 15th April 2009

Simon suffers from the awful realisation that he loves his job and also finds himself proposing to Anna. There is only one thing he can do: he has to learn to hate again.

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4. There Will Be Paint

First Broadcast: Wed 22nd April 2009

Simon decides it is time that he and his colleagues prove that they understand the true horrors of war by organising a paintballing trip.

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Series 3 (2010)

1. Better The Devil You Know

First Broadcast: Fri 5th November 2010

Reluctant arms dealer Simon McGrath finally has the opportunity to leave his dubious line of employment when an American company puts in a takeover bid.

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2. What's My Motivation

First Broadcast: Fri 12th November 2010

Simon decides it's time to get self-motivated and finally begins composing his electronic music. Meanwhile his mum joins the arms trade and gets a job at Heathcote Sanders.

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3. Uncomfortably Numb

First Broadcast: Fri 19th November 2010

When told by his boss to stop empathising, Simon tries to give himself compassion fatigue to stop caring. He also has to cope with a visit from Anna's parents.

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4. Unforgiveable, That's What You Are

First Broadcast: Fri 26th November 2010

When the company's dealings become front page news Simon wonders if he should be forgiven.

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