TELEVISION V REAL LIFE THE CHARACTERS V THE CAST

A successful businessman, he is now in a relationship with his landlady Tina. Pompous management consultant who is broke and moving in with Adam. Feisty Jen finds her relationship is put under stress by her job. Most likely to say: “Oh, Most likely to say: “Let’s have another drink.”

James Nesbitt, 52: Nesbitt has gone on to an award-winning career in TV and film.

Has said: “Adam has not grown up nearly as much as hopefully I have.”

Most likely to say: “That’s what they pay me for.”

Robert Bathurst, 60: Married to artist Victoria Threlfall, he has four daughters. Has said: “Weekends should be for relaxation. I don’t strive for perfection.”

Fay Ripley, 51: Married to Australian actor Daniel Lapaine, Fay has two children. Has said: “I won’t wear a swimsuit in front of my husband, so I’m not going to be doing it for the nation.” Down on his luck, working as a cab driver and carer, suffering from depression. Tina is determined to take her relationship with Adam slowly. Now a successful publisher with numerous admirers. Most likely to say: “I’ve got a Most likely to say: “I’ve been a bit daft, haven’t I?”

John Thomson, 48: Also suffered depression, and has now been 10 years sober. Has said: “I’m not a typical bloke in any respects. I’m a delta male.”

Most likely to say: “We’ll see how it goes.”

Leanne Best, 37:

A strong Northern woman like Tina, Leanne is unattached. Has said: “It would be a foolish woman who said no to Adam.” solid gold b-------detector.” Hermione Norris, 50: Married to writer and producer Simon Wheeler, Hermione has two children. Has said: “I don’t like seeing women held under.”