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Series 1, Episode 1

Alice Chaplin and her family move to a gated community in London and find themselves in a world of high expectations, middle-class pretensions and competitive parenting. When Alice fears that her daughter Molly will fail the entrance exam for the prestigious Chelsea College for Girls, she decides to take drastic measures to make sure the family can keep up with the Joneses.

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May Contain Nuts. Alice Chaplin (Shirley Henderson). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Modern mum Alice Chaplin moves to London with her husband David and their three young children. Alice soon falls in with uber-yummy mummy Ffion and her crowd of backstabbing, competitive friends who are all vying to get their little princesses into top private school Chelsea College.

But when Alice's daughter Molly falls behind academically and she worries that she will not pass the entrance exam, Alice resorts to extreme measures.

With help from her husband, Alice dresses up as their 11-year-old daughter and takes the entrance exam for her, while Molly does the exam at home under the guidance of her father.

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 11th June 2009
Time
9pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
60 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Shirley Henderson Alice Chaplin
Darren Boyd David Chaplin
Elizabeth Berrington Ffion Russell
Tony Gardner Philip Russell
Sophie Thompson Sarah McDonald
Justin Edwards William McDonald
Bebe Cave Molly Chaplin
Andrew Byrne James Chaplin
William Chapman Alfie Chaplin
Adeleina Williams Ruby Osafo
Jack Richards Gwilym Russell
Katy Gunn Bronwyn Russell
Jason Watkins Deputy Head Worrall
Ruth Quipp Kirsty McDonald
Zoe Ann Bown School Secretary
Dorothy Atkinson Mrs Whimhurst
Guest cast
Oscar Steer Cameron McDonald
Lorna Watson Miss Pearson
Heidi Monsen Mum
Ian Lindsay Tutor
Amy Edge Prostitute Molly
Rebecca Cooper Shop Manager
Elizabeth Marmur Daniel Shea's Mum
Max Davis Daniel Shea
Naomi Allisstone Obsessive Mum
Writing team
John O'Farrell Writer
Mark Burton Writer (Adapted By)
Production team
John Henderson Director
Lucy Robinson Producer
Sophie Clarke-Jervoise Executive Producer
Geoffrey Perkins Executive Producer
John O'Farrell Executive Producer
David Yardley Editor
Tom Bowyer Production Designer
Mark Thomas Composer

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