Woodley

Épisode 1 - The Story So Far

22 février 2012 - 5/5

Recently divorced, Woodley is still coming to terms with being a single dad. He misses the day to day family life he had with his daughter Ollie and his ex-wife Em. The situation is made worse by the fact that he’s still very much in love with Em. He would do anything to turn back the clock and be a family again. Through flashbacks we learn why it all went wrong. With a career that’s forever changing, Woodley latest job, has him handing out flyers for an egg factory - dressed as an egg. It’s not a job for the faint hearted, it’s hot, and at times dangerous work while at the end of the day, you need someone else to peel you out of the suit. On the day of Ollie’s school concert, Woodley finds himself stuck in the egg suit. Not wanting to let Ollie down, Woodley’s determined to make it... egg suit and all.

Épisode 2 - Fuzzby

29 février 2012 - 3/5

Em has tickets to a fashion show, so Ollie’s staying the night at her dads. But when she realises that she has left Fuzzby, her much loved toy at home, she refuses to sleep without it. Anxious to keep his promise to Em, and have Ollie asleep by 9 o’clock, they head off to the Zebedy fashion show to find Em. Without tickets Woodley and Ollie sneak in backstage, but when Woodley accidently ruins the models runway looks, they are chased out by a seriously unhinged Zebedy. They head back to Em’s house, unaware that they are being tailed by a hopping-mad Zebedy. He’s hell bent on seeking revenge for his ruined masterpieces.

Épisode 3 - Greg

7 mars 2012 - 3/5

When Woodley’s long suffering psychologist reveals that he plans to share Woodley’s case with a new colleague Dr Fisher, Woodley is unconcerned. Back at Em’s house, Woodley meets Em’s new boyfriend Greg. When he learns that Greg is actually Dr Greg Fisher - the very psychologist who is about to learn all of Woodley’s intimate stories and secret fears - Woodley feels sick. At the first chance he gets Woodley breaks into his psychologist’s rooms to try and steal his own file. He nearly succeeds, but not before Greg stops by to pick up a golf club and accidently Woodley’s file along with it. After he follows Greg to the golf course, a series of comic accidents result in a magnificently sozzled Woodley joining him for a round. Will our plastered hero even remember his top priority is to get his hands on his file before Greg has a chance to read it.

Épisode 4 - Big Top Magnifique

14 mars 2012 - 2/5

During a trip to the circus, a fearful Woodley backs out of taking part in a juggling act involving machetes. Much to Em and Ollie’s delight Greg steps up to the challenge, leaving Woodley feeling a little deflated. Woodley ends up taking a job at the circus as a general hand but he really wants to be part of the teeterboard act in the hope of impressing Ollie. Unfortunately even after months spent training, he still lacks the courage and skill required. With the help of the teeterboard team, he creates the illusion of being part of the act, all the while hiding in the wings. When Ollie finds out she is crushed. But when a fire breaks out in the circus and a baby is stranded in a burning caravan 50 feet off the ground, Woodley doesn’t think twice, as he sets off to save the baby.

Épisode 5 - Vern's Last Gig

21 mars 2012 - 2/5

Woodley’s distraught when his grandfather Vern (Jack Charles), suffers a near fatal heart attack. While hospitalised, Woodley does his best to lift his grandfather’s spirits, much to the annoyance of Vern’s pessimistic Doctor (Phil Lloyd) who diagnoses that Vern only a few months to live and should take it easy. Making the most of what time Vern has left, Woodley encourages him to play one last gig with his old band. One by one, Woodley tracks down the surviving members and they agree to join Vern for a final show. With costumes made, a hall booked, will Vern be well enough to perform one last time?

Épisode 6 - The Funeral

28 mars 2012 - 3/5

An upset Woodley struggles to tell Ollie about Vern’s death. With the support of Em, he pushes forward with the funeral arrangements wanting everything to be just perfect. Before he died, Vern requested that his favourite guitar be buried with him and Woodley is distraught when he sees it missing from Vern’s casket at the church. Greg kindly offers to drive Woodley back to the funeral home to retrieve the guitar. On the way, Woodley discovers an engagement ring in the car and his worst fears are confirmed – Greg wants to marry Em. During the funeral service, Woodley becomes increasingly annoyed with Greg and the tension between them eventually explodes.

Épisode 7 - Dad Day

4 avril 2012 - 3/5

It’s Dad Day at Ollie’s school, and Woodley’s keen to make a good impression. Dressed as a policeman he tries to convince her class that he’s a fearless officer of the law. So when a group of young thugs enter the yard and start vandalising school property, everyone turns to Woodley the policeman to take action. Woodley ends up bribing the thugs to go along with his charade but when the real police turn-up, his disguise is blown. Later that day, when Woodley returns to the school, he sees the same thugs breaking in. Woodley calls the police, but can’t stand by and watch them tear the school apart, so he jumps into action.

Épisode 8 - The Wedding

11 avril 2012 - 3/5