List of Footballers' Wives episodes

The following is a complete episode list for the series Footballers' Wives, which began on 8 January 2002, and ended 15 July 2006.

The first series included 8 episodes. The second series also included 8. The third comprised 9 episodes, one of which was 90 minutes long. The fourth series comprised 9 episodes, two of which were 90 minutes long. The fifth and final series included 8 episodes and the series premiere and finale were 90 minutes long.

Normal episodes were 60 minutes long, and around 45 minutes without breaks. Some series premieres and finales (listed above) were 90 minutes long, and around 70 minutes without breaks.

Contents

Summary

Series Episodes Originally aired DVD release date
Region 2 Discs
1 8 January – February 2002 27 January 2003 3
2 8 January – February 2003 9 February 2004 3
3 9 February – April 2004 25 April 2005 3
4 9 March – May 2005 20 March 2006 3
5 8 February – April 2006 9 October 2006 2
Special 1 15 July 2006 - -

Series 1 (2002)

# Episode Writer Director Original airdate
1 Getting a Result Ann McManus & Maureen Chadwick Mike Adams 8 January 2002
Striker Ian Walmsley is thrilled when he gets offered a place on the Earls Park first team. Meanwhile, his young wife, Donna, starts a search for the son she and Ian gave up for adoption nine years ago. Donna's gorgeous sister, Marie, arrives from Bolton to stay and immediately scores with the player she's had a crush on for years - the Sparks' charismatic captain, Jason Turner, they have some fun in a nightclub toilet.

Famous glamour model Chardonnay Lane and Earls Park FC's resident heart-throb Kyle Pascoe are looking forward to their wedding, despite the interference of Kyle's doting mother, Jackie. Jason and his wife, Tanya, worry about their future when Earls Park announce a new signing - Italian midfielder, Salvatore Biagi, who is a serious threat to Jason's first team place. At the start-of-season party, a violent row breaks out between the Turners and the club chairman, Frank Laslett, and the consequences could be terrible.
2 Take Each Game as it Comes Ann McManus & Maureen Chadwick Mike Adams 15 January 2002
The Turners worry about their future when they are told that Frank, who remains in a coma, could recover. Ian doesn't want to know when Donna meets the child they gave up for adoption 10 years ago. Tanya catches Jason enjoying Donna's sexy sister, Marie, and learns that Marie was only showing an interest in Salvatore Biagi to make Jason jealous! Kyle's stag night is as lively as ever, at which Ian is photographed enjoying himself rather too much with two lap-dancers. Chardonnay's hen night goes up in smoke..literally when a couple of drunken fans turn aggressive and cause a terrible accident - will her wedding now take place?
3 On the Ball Liz Lake Paul Duane 22 January 2002
The day of Kyle and Chardonnay's wedding arrives, complete with a glossy magazine deal, despite the burns Chardonnay received. Her happiness is spoiled, however, as she learns that the men who caused her injuries will not be charged!

The adoptive mother of Ian and Donna Walmsley's son, Daniel, arrives at the reception, distraught, to tell them he is missing. Ian panics when the news about his secret son hits the headlines, but Sparks' manager Stefan Hauser arranges for the club to assign a lawyer to start a custody battle on Ian and Donna's behalf. Tanya Turner starts to have nightmares about Frank Laslett, who still lies in a coma, and gets little support from Jason who is far more concerned with enjoying naughty Marie for the night. Donna is horrified when the Walmsleys' private lives make the papers yet again - this time, it's Ian's exploits with a couple of lap-dancers at Kyle's stag night
4 A Funny Old Game Liz Lake Paul Duane 29 January 2002
Tanya turns to cocaine to calm her nightmares; her habit soon gets out of hand. Donna vows to fight for custody of Daniel alone and throws Ian out of the family home, but soon finds out it'll be virtually impossible without his lawyers on her side. Ian finds that he is staying at the same hotel as his Italian teammate Sal Biagi, and the two start to become friends. Newlywed Chardonnay takes a pair of scissors to her long hair when she gets depressed about her burns - Kyle is concerned but his mother Jackie is less sympathetic. Jason tells Tanya that their marriage is over, but Tanya has other ideas and blackmails him into staying. Tanya befriends Frank's intensive care nurse, Jeanette Dunkley, so that she can keep tabs on his condition, explaining her interest by claiming that they had an affair. Nurse Dunkley, however, has very dubious motives of her own...and Tanya knows it.
5 All To Play For Phil Ford Laurence Moody 5 February 2002
Ian moves back home and invites Sal along--at Stefan's request but to Donna's annoyance. Tanya promises not to tell anyone of Nurse Dunkley's exploits, on condition that Nurse Dunkley persuades Frank's ex-wife and son to switch off Frank's life support...but just as they're about to pull the plug, they get a nasty surprise! Jason is stopped by the police after he tries to force Sal's car off the road. Stefan makes it clear to Jason that he's on his last warning but persuades Sal to cover for his captain. Chardonnay sells the story of her ordeal to a newspaper in the hope of shaming her attackers, but the article does not turn out as she expected. Kyle, furious to see their private lives all over the tabloids, spends an evening out flirting.
6 Winning The Double Jaden Clark Laurence Moody 12 February 2002
Jason demands to be put on the transfer list when Stefan decides to put him on the bench in favor of Sal...bored and lonely after being dropped from the team, he finds comfort in the arms of Kyle's mother, Jackie. Chardonnay arranges a romantic break for herself and Kyle to aid their relationship. Sheena hangs around the training ground, hoping to meet Kyle again. Marie attempts to seduce Sal but is convinced that he's gay when he rejects her advances. Frank is slowly recovering, but has short-term memory loss and can't remember the night of the attack. Nurse Dunkley 'reminds' Frank of the affair that Tanya invented, but can Tanya keep lying?
7 All Credit to the Lads Jaden Clark Julie Edwards 19 February 2002
When Chardonnay faints at the gym, blood tests reveal that she is pregnant! Or is she? After announcing their news to the press, Kyle's pride turns to horror: the test results were Jackie's--what Kyle's really about to be is a brother! Jackie suggests that Kyle and Chardonnay adopt the child as she doesn't want to be a single mother. Ian is made vice-captain but humiliates himself in his first match by getting sent off. Donna finds herself having a passionate encounter with Sal when she becomes irritated by Ian's obsession with his career! Kyle tells Sheena, an obsessed fan, where his loyalties lie. Jason hooks up with a new top agent, Hazel Bailey. Frank, persuaded by Tanya, has Jason reinstated in the team. Tanya has sex with Frank and he starts to have flashbacks about Nurse Dunkley.
8 They Think It's All Over Helen Childs Julie Edwards 26 February 2002
Chardonnay and Jackie persuade Kyle that the best thing for everyone would be for them to adopt Jackie's baby. Kyle, however, has other things on his mind as Sheena won't take no for an answer. Annoyed at Tanya for flirting with Frank, Jason gets Marie into bed and promises to leave Tanya to be with her. Sal tells Donna he loves her. Holly is kidnapped when Marie is late picking her up from school - Sal uses his transfer fee to pay the ransom but Donna's distraught when Holly never appears at the arranged meeting point! Jason's new agent, Hazel, cooks up a plan to get Tanya out of her 'affair' with Frank, whilst protecting Jason's position with the team. She arranges for Jason to 'catch' Tanya and Frank together, but Jason loses his temper… which for Frank, brings back chilling memories of the night of his 'accident.'

Series 2 (2003)

# Episode Writer Director Original airdate
9 Just Can't Give Up Liz Lake Julie Edwards 8 January 2003
Five months have passed since the end of series 1...5 months of hell for Donna and Ian, whose daughter Holly is still missing. Tanya and Frank are in court...not because of Tanya's attack on Frank but because she claims he raped her! Jackie has had her baby in the States and is unhappily claiming that it's Kyle and Chardonnay's - how long will this continue as Jason is becoming suspicious about baby Paddy's true parentage particularly when he catches Jackie leaking milk.

Tanya withdraws her allegations against Frank but nothing happens because she convinces the court that he had mental problems. Ian faces being dropped from the team - especially when he left a game, without telling anyone, to follow a postman with a lead on his daughter's whereabouts.
10 The Ties That Bind Helen Childs Julie Edwards 15 January 2003
Ian and Donna are overjoyed to have Holly home...but not so delighted when Stefan tells them that Ian is to be put on the transfer list! Jason has a chat with Jackie about the baby, whom he now knows is his. Kyle is questioned by the police, Chardonnay, and the press, about the body in the pool--did he have an affair? After some good work by Hazel though, it emerges that he didn't and he receives a full apology. Chardonnay catches Jackie breastfeeding the baby. After a night drinking with Hazel, Tanya wakes up in bed next to her.
11 Go For the Overkill Ann McManus & Maureen Chadwick David Holroyd 22 January 2003
Jackie begins to search for a new home. Jason wants to have a baby...but Tanya doesn't! Tanya's cocaine habit is exposed to the public when she is arrested for possessing Class A drugs! Ian is devastated to learn that Donna has been having an affair with Sal, so leaves to stay in a hotel, where he has a drink and drugs cocktail... The Pascoes christen their baby son and are surprised at the gift they receive from the Turners.
12 ...And In With the New Liz Lake David Holroyd 29 January 2003
Ian tells Frank where to stick his contract and leaves Earls Park FC for good. Jason and Jackie are determined to get back baby Paddy but differ in their planned tactics. Tanya is determined to 'win' her argument with Jason and decides to sleep with Darius, the team's new 17-year-old recruit. Sal and Donna are surprised at how well Ian is taking his breakup. Tanya says on live TV that Jason is an impotent alcoholic. While Donna has second thoughts about her new life with Sal, Jason snatches baby Paddy from the Pascoes.
13 A Change of Career? Liz Lake Craig Lines 5 February 2003
Depressed and lonely after discovering that Donna has gone back to Ian, Sal falls into the arms of Fredrica, Stefan's daughter. Tanya worms her way back into the marital home, but even so, Jason treats her badly. Tanya's due in court for drugs offences...will she be sent to prison? Jason manages to talk his way out of trouble with the Pascoes and persuades Kyle to let Jackie keep the baby. Tanya has another encounter with Darius. Jackie and Jason try to decide what to do about baby Paddy, but have more important things on their mind when he develops a fever.
14 Facing the Truth Jaden Clark Craig Lines 12 February 2003
Jason and Jackie learn that surgery isn't an option for Paddy, so they have to wait to see how the situation unfolds. Jason nearly catches Tanya with Darius again, then confides his terrible secret to her! Hazel tells the Pascoes that they need to be seen with baby Paddy in order to stop the suspicions of the press. Later, at Sal's house, a drunken Freddie pesters Hazel and Sal for a threesome! Jason and Tanya decide to give their marriage another go. Archie, Stefan's right-hand man, pesters Freddie for a date again. Tanya bribes the matron, then hires a double to do her community service--then she receives a nasty surprise in the form of Nurse Jeanette Dunkley...the only person who knows the truth about what happened with Frank.
15 Bitter Medicine Jaden Clark Laurence Moody 19 February 2003
Kyle finally loses his temper and so teaches Jason a lesson he won't forget in a hurry. Darius tells Tanya how he feels, but doesn’t get the reaction he expected. Jason thrills Tanya by telling her that he wants them to renew their wedding vows...but then gets cozy with Fredrica who is trying to make Sal jealous! The Turners hold a press conference to raise awareness of baby Paddy's condition. Jeanette Dunkley's collaboration with Frank (using a hidden microphone) goes drastically wrong when Tanya says too much during their meal... but will Frank get the information he needs?
16 Fall From Grace Liz Lake Laurence Moody 26 February 2003
Freddie tries to make Sal jealous by going on a date with Jason. Kyle and Chardonnay try to make peace with Jason, but he refuses to co-operate, horrifying Jackie with his loathing for baby Paddy. Tanya is busy planning the ceremony to renew her wedding vows, but unplanned rows ruin the occasion. Jackie packs her bags and leaves with baby Paddy. A secret from Freddie's past, involving Archie, is revealed. A drunken Jason falls... or rather, gets pushed off the roof. Is he dead? Who's responsible?

Series 3 (2004)

# Episode Writer Director Original airdate
17 Episode One Liz Lake Jim Loach 11 February 2004
The deaths of Jason and Chardonnay hit Kyle hard. Three new players have been signed: Noah Alexander; northern wiz-kid Harley Lawson; and international striker Conrad Gates. Tanya marries Frank Laslett but is soon smitten by bisexual adventurer Conrad. Jackie dates new manager Roger Webb, much to Kyle's disgust. Tanya and Conrad become acquainted and Jason's murderer is revealed.
18 Episode Two Liz Lake Jim Loach 18 February 2004
Amber and Conrad find themselves at the mercy of a Triad gang demanding a huge sum of money. Harley's girlfriend Shannon, joins him in London, but soon finds her face doesn't fit and visits to a plastic surgeon. Tanya discovers Frank is broke, and soon sets her sights on Conrad - resulting in a catfight with Amber. Kyle seeks solace in gambling dens.
19 Episode Three Liz Lake Laurence Moody 25 February 2004
As Kyle lies in agony, his future in the Premier League is also in doubt. Shannon is pleased with her nose job and turns her attention to her weight. Hazel wants to take over the club. Amber attempts to revive her flagging film career. Frank lays his future on the line with Tanya, who is more concerned about snatching Conrad from Amber.
20 Episode Four Guy Picot Roberto Bangura 3 March 2004
Harley and Shannon prepare for their wedding, with Jordan as special guest and coverage from 'Hello!' magazine. Hazel takes charge at the club and makes her mark, reinstating Elaine as Kyle's physiotherapist. Tanya stumbles across a perfect plan to get rid of Frank.
21 Episode Five Harriet Warner Roberton Bangura 10 March 2004
Harley and Shannon wake up the morning after their wedding looking into the jaws of death - in the form of a 400 pound man-eating lion; Conrad receives a ransom demand for Amber, who has been kidnapped; and Frank appears to have a new lease of life, despite Tanya's scheming.
22 Episode Six Liz Lake Dominic Santana 17 March 2004
Frank has never felt fitter, and his renewed energy frustrates Tanya, who hoped he would fade fast under her harsh regime of Viagra and sex - will she succeed? But she soon has other matters to occupy her time - her arch-enemy Amber has lied about the abduction and Tanya must prove it to Conrad. Kyle's gambling habit threatens to take over his life. Conrad finds out the truth about Amber, who herself begins to turn to dark magic for assistance.
23 Episode Seven Liz Lake Dominic Santana 24 March 2004
Frank Laslett is dead and buried and Tanya just loves playing the glamorous widow, while living the high life off her hefty inheritance. Kyle wins back Elaine, but now has to break the news to Roger. Amber meets her agent, who has bad news for her - and she takes out her anger on Tanya. Noah's actions land him in trouble with Hazel.
24 Episode Eight Liz Lake Julie Edwards 31 March 2004
Kyle's first day back at training looks doubtful when he arrives home bruised after a night of bare-knuckle boxing. Shannon has just had her lips done and Harley starts to despair. Tanya is furious as Amber appears to be winning her way back into Conrad's life - then she discovers that Noah is also a player for Conrad's affections
25 Episode Nine Harriet Warner Julie Edwards 7 April 2004
Conrad breaks the news of Amber's pregnancy to Tanya, landing a bitter blow as she is on a quest to secure Conrad for herself. Kyle has to deal with the police before stepping onto the pitch for one of the team's biggest games ever, while Noah finds himself on the subs bench. Frank also takes his revenge on Tanya from beyond the grave...

Series 4 (2005)

# Episode Writer Director Original airdate
26 Episode One Liz Lake Laurence Moody 31 March 2005
Roger takes the players to Spain for a 'bonding session', but will one player's shocking behavior with a girl called Katie cause legal and PR disasters for the entire team? Meanwhile, the wives are having a 'bonding session' of their own. Amber and Tanya give birth to their babies, but Tanya hires a face from the past to do her devious work... will Amber get the upper hand? Harley and Shannon reconcile while Noah takes drastic action to 'cure' his homosexuality.
27 Episode Two Liz Lake Richard Signy 7 April 2005
It's a sad day for Conrad and Amber as they bury their baby, and Tanya sheds a secret tear for the loss of her son. Tanya and Conrad find a nanny for Troy - but she looks familiar... Will Harley discover her ulterior motive before her scissors are let loose? Roger and Jackie marry. Noah has joined a church group which promises to cure him of his homosexuality. Shannon offers to host Hazel's birthday party - but her attempts at cooking are a disaster until Antony Worrall Thompson saves the day.
28 Episode Three Ann McManus & Maureen Chadwick Richard Signy 14 April 2005
Tanya asks Amber to be godmother of 'her' baby, but is unaware that Amber is out for revenge because she discovered that Pundarik was covered in fake tan when he died. Shannon checks out Harley's story and visits Katie to get the truth about what happened in Spain. On the day of Troy's christening, Amber takes to the podium to drop her bombshell... but who'll believe her? Noah is dating the beautiful Bethany - but is his heart really in this new relationship?
29 Episode Four Liz Lake Roberto Bangura 21 April 2005
Will Katie use her harpoon gun as Darius wakes up to find himself at her mercy? Noah is pleased as punch - he's done it with a girl and she's gagging for more! At the opening night of Bruno's new club, Tanya steals the show with her new engagement ring, but when Conrad hears the result of the DNA test, the engagement is called off - What will the repercussions be for Tanya? Roger does the deal on a new player - his son Seb! Hazel is far from amused when she learns that Amber has Tanya's shares, meaning she is now on the board.
30 Episode Five Liz Lake Roberton Bangura 28 April 2005
Amber has triumphed by sending Tanya packing – but she's got no interest in a reconciliation with Conrad because she's determined to become a singing star, with help from Peter Andre and a track called 'Bhangra Bootie'. Harley isn't happy now that his life with Shannon is the subject of a fly-on-the-wall documentary; gay Noah is struggling with girlfriend Bethany's insatiable desire; Darius is wrecking his life with booze; and Roger's son Seb gets a place in the Earl's Park team.
31 Episode Six Guy Picot S.J. Clarkson 5 May 2005
Bruno Milligan is furious when his club Nabakov's Cocoon gets bad publicity in the tabloids; Roger tries to keep an eye on steroid-abusing son Seb and has to make excuses to Hazel; Harley clashes with Shannon whose desire for celebrity is ruining their lives – especially when she adopts a granny to look good on the docusoap; Conrad goes to great lengths to win back Amber; Seb makes a move on stepmum Jackie after downing loads of vodka; and Amber is interviewed by Dr Neil Fox about her pop single 'Bhangra Bootie'.
32 Episode Seven Liz Lake S.J. Clarkson 12 May 2005
Seb looks on as Jackie and Roger argue... but what is he planning to do? Lucy plays a dangerous game by agreeing to meet her internet friend, Giles Arrowsmith. Hazel is on the warpath when Roger refuses to let Seb play again. Amber tries to beat Hazel at her own game at a board meeting.
33 Episode Eight Guy Picot Roberto Bangura 19 May 2005
Roger and Jackie's marriage hits crisis point and Seb is determined to twist the knife further. Bruno is becoming suspicious of Lucy. Noah breaks the news of his engagement to Conrad - there's no turning back now. Amber's record is getting lots of airplay, but her pop career looks doomed when Conrad is told he's being sold to Madrid. A distraught Jackie spots Roger entering a brothel and seeks comfort in the arms of her stepson.
34 Episode Nine Liz Lake Roberto Bangura 26 May 2005
Amber demonstrates that she will sink to any level to gain a bigger stake in Earls Park, thereby keeping Conrad and Phoenix in England... but as ever, Hazel calls her bluff! At the Milligans' shooting party, Hazel shows off her new squeeze - an international tennis pro. Noah gives in to his sexual urges and visits a sauna. Lucy makes her escape from Bruno into the arms of solid, dependable Giles. But she is heading for imminent as trigger-happy Bruno comes after her - armed. Giles tries to kill himself, Lucy and Angelica. Bruno is determined to find his missing family.

Series 5 (2006)

# Episode Writer Director Original airdate
35 Episode One Helen Childs Richard Signy 23 February 2006
Amber learns that Bruno may have been responsible for Conrad's death. Lucy learns that Bruno has only just divorced his first wife and leaves him at their "wedding". Darius is injured after crossing Garry. Meanwhile, Tremaine joins the club after being released from jail, but is surprised to find that his girlfriend, Liberty's personal assistant, is living with them.
36 Episode Two Joanne McAndrew Richard Signy 2 March 2006
While Amber wages psychological torture on Bruno, Shannon finds a new man. It's a frustrating time for Liberty and Urszula as they struggle to find time away from Tremaine. Finally, Darius learns some disturbing news about his future.
37 Episode Three Liz Lake Jim Loach 9 March 2006
Liberty and Urzula's relationship hit front-page news, and Tre and Libs go onto Richard and Judy to help their relationship. Callum's mother, Trisha, is unwilling to forgive Shannon. Callum is angry at his mother for ruining his chances with Shannon. Bruno loses his grip on reality and even gets fired as skipper. Roger and Jackie attend one of Garry's parties where Jackie gets more than she bargained for. Meanwhile, sparks fly between Tre and Lucy. Lucy helps Bruno regain his mind with a revelation about Amber.
38 Episode Four Susan Wilkins Jim Loach 16 March 2006
When Bruno finds out that Amber is trying to poison him, he kicks her out but she wants revenge. She dresses up as goddess Kali and goes to Shannon and Callum's house-warming party, with a gun! All hell breaks loose! Meanwhile, recently widowed Tanya Turner returns after Amber is sectioned.
39 Episode Five Helen Childs David Kerr 23 March 2006
It is the battle of the bitches as Tanya Turner clashes with ruthless magazine editor Eva de Wolffe. Tanya has her eye on Eva's partner, the mysterious Paulo - who will win?
40 Episode Six Liz Lake David Kerr 30 March 2006
Eva has splashed dreadful photos of Tanya all over her magazine, but Tanya has uncovered a dark secret about Eva and Paulo - the man she wants - and plans blackmail. Callum and Shannon organize a charity auction and Lucy is thrilled that the outfits she created fetched such a high price, but the bidder was Bruno, and he is desperate to win her back. With Urszula gone, Liberty has thrown herself into her marriage - but Tremaine is inexplicably avoiding her.
41 Episode Seven Roxanne Harvey Martin Hutchings 6 April 2006
Tanya Turner couldn't be happier. She's won the battle for Paolo. To celebrate, she hosts a Brazilian fiesta. Meanwhile, Jackie confronts Garry about Bruno's promotion but he spikes her drink and tries to rape her. When Callum makes a pass at Tanya, she laughs it off but Paolo's jealous streak soars out of control and he trashes the house. Roger takes a trip to Earls Park and comes across Garry. The two fight about what happened to Jackie and Roger threatens to take his suspicions that Darius was nobbled to the press. Garry takes drastic action and guides Roger to an out of order lift. An unaware Roger steps in and plummets to the ground.
42 Episode Eight Liz Lake Martin Hutchings 14 April 2006
Tanya comes up with a plan to get her hands on some quick money after her ex-husband's cash is frozen, but when Garry Ryan takes her for a ride, she resolves to exact her revenge.

Special

# Episode Writer Director Original airdate
- Sport Relief Special - - 15 July 2006
When the Sparks' new signing, Brendan Spunk (Graham Norton), arrives, Amber, Tanya and Shannon all want a piece of him. Amber, Shannon, Tanya and Normski all end up in bed with him at the same time and when Bruno comes in, he threatens to kill them all seeing as there will be no series six. He tries to shoot them but he misses so he picks up a can of hair spray and a lighter and the flat room explodes. Then Tanya wakes up and realizes that the past five series were all a dream. She picks up the lighter and her flat room explodes. However as the story is not canon, does not fit in properly with the rest of the show and it was a Sport Relief Special this isn't a proper ending.

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