The Afternoon Play - S2E1

HomeDramaThe Afternoon PlaySeason 2Episode 1

Venus and Mars

Series 2, episode 1

Written by Johanna Baldwin

Directed by Nick Jones

Originally Aired On: Monday, 26 January 2004

Robson Green and Holby City's Tina Hobley star in this quirky love story. Oliver and Grace have been best friends for years. Everyone wonders why they have never been a couple, and suddenly, so do they. After a passionate weekend in the country, they attempt to go back to their normal lives, but Oliver's new fiancee has her own agenda. It is not long before both Oliver and Grace are forced to make life-changing decisions.

Cast

Image for Robson GreenRobson GreenOliver Barrett
Image for Tina HobleyTina HobleyGrace Leigh
Image for Patrick BaladiPatrick BaladiPeter Hamilton
James BullerAlex
Karen AsemperJanine
Helen LathamAimie Hammond
Lisa ShinglerGreta Martin
Rob SwintonConcierge
Jason MilliganMale Stranger
Jeff AlexanderGuy Getting Drunk
Itasha JamesFlower Seller 1
Zoe TylerFlower Seller 2
Sean ConnollyMarket Trader 1
Jonathan OwenMarket Trader 2
Sarah HornerStripper