Episode
This Life: The Secret of My Excess
Overview
Miles offers Anna a shoulder to cry on. Milly begins to see the downside of her actions.
Details
- Series
- This Life
- Season
- Season 2
- Episode
- Episode 17
- Air date
- 1997-07-10
- Runtime
- 40 min
Episode context
The Secret of My Excess is Episode 17 in Season 2 of This Life. It aired on 1997-07-10. The runtime is 40 min.
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Episode 16: One Bedding and a Funeral
Egg's younger brother comes to stay and finds a friend in Anna. Milly's reckless behaviour nearly gives the game away. Anna settles on alternative plans for her mother's funeral. And Kira tells Jo where to go.
Episode 18: Diet Hard
Egg's expectations for the opening night at the cafe prove to be slightly overambitious. Ferdy opts for a one-night stand. Kira and Kelly make plans for the future.
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Milly throws caution to the wind when Egg accuses her of being boring. Anna gets some news from home. Ferdy needs some time on his own.
Episode 19: Milly Liar
Miles wins his case, but Francesca has convinced herself that he does not want to go through with the wedding. Milly panics when a stupid lie backfires. Anna lets Miles in on an alarming secret, and Ferdy confesses all to Lenny.
Episode 14: Who's That Girl?
Will Miles make a hasty decision about his new girlfriend? Milly and Rachel's relationship comes to a head. And a lost condom sends Jo into a panic.
Episode 20: Secrets and Wives
Milly discovers the truth about O'Donnell's personal life. Miles becomes increasingly attracted to Anna on his stag night. Nicki puts her foot down at the cafe.
Episode 13: Wish You Were Queer
Miles and Anna become professional rivals. Nicki is upset by Egg's betrayal.
Episode 21: Apocalypse Wow!
Can Miles go through with the wedding? Will Anna be able to deal with it if he does? Will Egg and Milly's new-found happiness last? Will Ferdy finally come to terms with his sexuality?
Episode 12: The Plumber Always Rings Twice
Milly is suspicious of Rachel and O'Donnell's new rapport since the trip to Paris. A visitor to the house arouses Ferdy's interest. Anna's celebration with Sarah does not quite go as planned. Miles still resists his father's invitation.
Episode 11: She's Gotta Get It
The vote for Anna's tenancy is imminent, and Miles starts a whispering campaign against her. Kira arranges a date for Ferdy. Milly is brooding about Rachel and O'Donnell in Paris. And Egg has no luck getting on a catering course.
Episode 10: When the Dope Comes In
Milly agonises over whether or not to accompany O'Donnell on a business trip to Paris. Miles and Egg get an unexpected visit from the police. Jo has to beat a hasty retreat from Kelly.
Episode 9: Men Behaving Sadly
Ferdy has an explosive encounter with his ex. Rachel finds a tactful way of letting Miles down gently. Nicki confides in Egg about the father of her child. And sexism at chambers sends Anna in search of sisterhood.