![Coupling. Image shows from L to R: Jane (Gina Bellman), Susan (Sarah Alexander), Jeff (Richard Coyle), Steve (Jack Davenport), Sally (Kate Isitt), Patrick (Ben Miles). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd Coupling. Image shows from L to R: Jane (Gina Bellman), Susan (Sarah Alexander), Jeff (Richard Coyle), Steve (Jack Davenport), Sally (Kate Isitt), Patrick (Ben Miles). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd](https://cdn.comedy.co.uk/images/library/comedies/300x200/c/coupling.jpg)
Coupling
- TV sitcom
- BBC Two / BBC Three
- 2000 - 2004
- 28 episodes (4 series)
The trials and tribulations of six thirtysomethings struggling with life in general, but above all, relationships. Stars Jack Davenport, Gina Bellman, Sarah Alexander, Kate Isitt, Ben Miles and more.
Episode menu
Series 2, Episode 5 - Jane And The Truth Snake
Further details
Jane's boss Jeremy sacks her from her job reporting traffic jams after she instructs London's drivers to close their eyes and meditate. A distraught Jane attempts suicide with some pills she was given at a party. In her addled state she creates a pink sock puppet called Jake the Snake, who always tells the truth.
Having said some truly appalling things to Sally, Susan and Steve, Jane uses Jake to insult Jeremy too. He declares she'll never work for the station again, but the public send in so many letters of support that Jane is reinstated.
Meanwhile, Patrick is about to dump his latest girlfriend, Linda, because she's ruled out the possibility of having a threesome. She announces that she's changed her mind, and Patrick rushes back to her flat in anticipation. His disappointment is hard to hide when Linda introduces him to his new playmate for the evening: Jeff.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Monday 1st October 2001
- Time
- 10pm
- Channel
- BBC Two
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
Jack Davenport | Steve |
Gina Bellman | Jane |
Sarah Alexander | Susan |
Kate Isitt | Sally |
Ben Miles | Patrick |
Richard Coyle | Jeff |
Shaughan Seymour | Jeremy |
Susan Earl | Lynda |
Steven Moffat | Writer |
Martin Dennis | Director |
Sue Vertue | Producer |
Geoffrey Perkins | Executive Producer |
Beryl Vertue | Executive Producer |
Mykola Pawluk | Editor |
Andrew Howe-Davies | Production Designer |
Simon Brint | Composer |