The Only Way Is Essex (series 2)

The Only Way Is Essex
 Series 2
Country of origin United Kingdom
No. of episodes 14
Broadcast
Original channel ITV2
Original run 20 March 2011 – 4 May 2011
Home video release
DVD release date 26 September 2011[1]

The second series of The Only Way Is Essex, a British semi-reality television programme, began airing on 20 March 2011 on ITV2. The series concluded on 4 May 2011 and consisted of 14 episodes. This was the final series to feature Amy Childs.

Storylines

Series 2 kicks off with Mark still in a casual relationship with Sam, who opens a boutique with her sister Billie in the first episode, however he decides to give things with Lauren another go. When he finds out that Lauren is having her tattoo with his name on it removed he proposes and she accepts. The two spend most of the rest of the series planning their wedding and moving in together despite Lauren's clashes with Jess, Mark's mother Carol and his grandmother Nanny Pat. Mark also considers several career paths during the season including opening a glamour model agency but eventually decides return to promoting.

Kirk and Lauren Pope briefly split up but while on a date with Lucy he realises how much he misses her and they get back together. Problems in their relationship arise when Kirk clashes with Lauren's best friend Maria and the two end up arguing. Kirk presents Lauren with a key to his place and plans for her to move in but gives her the impression that he doesn't want Maria to visit. Arg and Lydia initially seem to have a strong relationship with plans to move in together which are halted when Arg reveals that he wishes to move into the flat below Mark. Arg also has problems passing his driving test and losing weight and clashes with Lydia's mum Debbie. Cracks start to appear in Lydia and Arg's relationship when Lucy, Billie and Sam reveal that Arg has possibly cheated on her and revelations that Arg had been bragging about a relationship between him and Amy.

New characters in series 2 include Joey Essex, a club promoter who aspires to be the new Mark Wright and uses the word 'reem' to describe things that look good. Joey initially pursues Lucy but when she tells him that she doesn't want to date another Mark Wright, he goes after Sam instead. The two share a kiss in a swimming pool during Harry's birthday and later start dating although Joey's dating style does leave a little to be desired. Joey also starts promoting a night at Kirk's Sugar Hut which goes down a storm but makes Mark jealous as he feels like he is losing his touch. Joey's cousin, model Chloe Sims, is also introduced and it seems that Kirk's dad Mick wants to start dating her despite their obvious age gap. Another new character, car saleswoman Gemma, also actively goes after Mick using several tactics to try and ensnare him all of which fail.

The series ends with a pool party, organised by Mark, in which all the characters with the exception of Lauren are present. Mick teases Kirk that he is going to present a bottle of champagne to a girl that he is after which Gemma believes to be her but instead turns out to be Lauren's sister Nicola a moment that leaves Gemma in floods of tears. Amy confronts Arg about his lies to Lydia about their supposed relationship and later Arg tries to get Lydia back when he sees her with another man. Lauren arrives at the party to confront Mark about not inviting her and he tells her off for embarrassing him so she pushes him in the pool.

Cast

Starring

Supporting

Cast newcomers

Episodes

Series
No.		 Season
No.		 Title Original airdate Duration UK viewers
121"Episode 1"20 March 201145 minutes1.547[2]
The reality programme following the lives of a group of people in Essex returns, with new faces joining the stars from the first run of the show
132"Episode 2"23 March 201145 minutes0.807[3]
Lauren's day proves eventful as she removes her tattoo of Mark's name, only for him to propose soon after and she accepted. Arg and Lydia are still debating whether to move in together.
143"Episode 3"27 March 201145 minutes1.404[3]
Lauren decides whether to move in with her new fiance Mark after Lucy's revelations about having recently slept with him. Amy looks for a new assistant
154"Episode 4"30 March 201145 minutes1.219[4]
Arg decides whether to embark on a diet and Amy's new assistant Paloma tries to make a good impression at the salon. Kirk throws a party and Lauren's culinary skills are put to the test when the Wright's come for dinner
165"Episode 5"3 April 201145 minutes1.344[4]
Arg struggles with his diet, and his relationship with Lydia is on the rocks. Kirk takes Lucy out on a date, but it all goes wrong when he bumps into Lauren Pope.
176"Episode 6"6 April 201145 minutes1.352[5]
Arg and Lydia's relationship problems continue, while Kirk and Lauren try to patch things up. Harry throws a fancy dress party for his 17th Birthday.[6]
187"Episode 7"10 April 201145 minutes1.385[5]
Jessica goes through with her boob job.[7] Arg tries to win Lydia back, but to no avail. Most of the cast attend Gemma's quiz night.[8]
198"Episode 8"13 April 201145 minutes1.686[9]
Joey takes Sam out on a date. The girls take part in a "botox party". Lauren and Mark discuss plans for their engagement party.[10]
209"Episode 9"17 April 201145 minutes1.401[9]
Mark meets up with Sam to discuss his new modelling agency, much to the annoyance of Lauren. Mark and Lauren host their engagement party.[11][12]
2110"Episode 10"20 April 201145 minutes1.755[13]
Some of the cast go "glamping", while Arg and Lydia appear to go their separate ways following another argument.[14][15]
2211"Episode 11"24 April 201145 minutes1.481[13]
Mark and Lauren face Amy and Arg in a game of tennis. Kirk hosts his 23rd Birthday party – a funfair in his back garden.[16]
2312"Episode 12"27 April 201145 minutes1.759[17]
Kirk asks Lauren to move in with him. Joey launches the first night of 'Reem Parties' at Sugar Hut.[18]
2413"Episode 13"1 May 201145 minutes1.607[17]
Lydia confronts Amy about her relationship with Arg. The Wrights celebrate the Royal Wedding, and Mark wants to get back into the promoting scene following Joey Essex's successful launch night.[19]
2514"Episode 14"4 May 201160 minutes[20]1.858[21]

Mark hosts a pool party, everyone is invited, apart from his own fiancée, Lauren. Last in series.[20]

This was the last episode to feature Amy Childs.

Reception

Ratings

Episode Date ITV2 viewers
(millions)		 ITV2+1 viewers
(millions)		 Total viewers
(millions)
1 20 March 2011 1.370[22] 0.177 1.547
2 23 March 2011 0.737[22] 0.070 0.807
3 27 March 2011 1.239[22] 0.165 1.404
4 30 March 2011 1.010[22] 0.209 1.219
5 3 April 2011 1.161[22] 0.183 1.344
6 6 April 2011 1.146[22] 0.206 1.352
7 10 April 2011 1.246[22] 0.139 1.385
8 13 April 2011 1.409[22] 0.277 1.686
9 17 April 2011 1.178[22] 0.223 1.401
10 20 April 2011 1.467[22] 0.288 1.755
11 24 April 2011 1.255[22] 0.226 1.481
12 27 April 2011 1.551[22] 0.208 1.759
13 1 May 2011 1.367[22] 0.240 1.607
14 4 May 2013 1.574[22] 0.284 1.858
Average viewers 1.470

References

  1. ↑ "The Only Way Is Essex - Series 2 [DVD]: Amazon.co.uk: Sarah Dillistone, Claire Faragher: Film & TV". Amazon.co.uk. Retrieved 2014-03-01.
  2. ↑ "ITV2 w/e 20 March 2011". BARB. Retrieved 2011-04-18.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "ITV2 w/e 27 March 2011". BARB. Retrieved 2011-04-18.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "ITV2 w/e 3 April 2011". BARB. Retrieved 2011-04-18.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 "ITV2 w/e 10 April 2011". BARB. Retrieved 2011-04-18.
  6. ↑ "Essex girls Sam Faiers and Amy Childs dress as Honey Ryder and Jessica Rabbit for Harry's 17th birthday bash where Sam and Joey get romantic in the pool.". London: Daily Mail. 2011-04-04. Retrieved 2011-04-07.
  7. ↑ Lee, Cara (2011-04-11). "Buxom Jess is a Wright eyeful". London: The Sun. Retrieved 2011-04-14.
  8. ↑ "Essex: Towie stars show up at Masons for television show filming". This Is Total Essex. 2011-04-14. Retrieved 2011-04-14.
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 "ITV2 w/e 17 April 2011". BARB. Retrieved 2011-04-26.
  10. ↑ "The Only Way Is Essex shows silly Mark and Lauren deserve each other". Metro. 2011-04-13. Retrieved 2011-04-14.
  11. ↑ Satherley, Jessica (2011-04-15). "Having an argy bargy? TOWIE's Lydia and James launch into screaming match at Mark Wright's engagement party". London: Daily Mail. Retrieved 2011-04-18.
  12. ↑ "Orsett Hall hosts The Only Way is Essex engagement party". Thurrock Gazette. 2011-04-18. Retrieved 2011-04-18.
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 "ITV2 w/e 24 April 2011". BARB. Retrieved 2011-05-03.
  14. ↑ "Carry on glamping The Only Way Is Essex style". OK. 2011-04-21. Retrieved 2011-04-21.
  15. ↑ "The Only Way Is Essex: Are Arg and Lydia over for good this time?". OK!. 2011-04-21. Retrieved 2011-04-21.
  16. ↑ "Towie's Maria Fowler is happy to be snubbed by Kirk Norcross". Mirror. 2011-04-22. Retrieved 2011-04-26.
  17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 "ITV2 w/e 1 May 2011". BARB. Retrieved 2011-05-11.
  18. ↑ "Mark Wright 'jealous' of Joey Essex: Preview". Digital Spy. 2011-04-27. Retrieved 2011-04-28.
  19. ↑ "The TOWIE gang get set for the Royal Wedding, but insist: 'Mark and Lauren's will be bigger!'". London: Daily Mail. 2011-04-26. Retrieved 2011-05-01.
  20. ↑ 20.0 20.1 Barnes, Marcus (2011-05-01). "Fake-tan-tastic! The TOWIE cast mark the close of the latest series with an eye-popping display at a pool party in their native Essex". Daily Mail (London). Retrieved 2011-05-01.
  21. ↑ "ITV2 w/e 8 May 2011". BARB. Retrieved 2011-05-18.
  22. ↑ 22.0 22.1 22.2 22.3 22.4 22.5 22.6 22.7 22.8 22.9 22.10 22.11 22.12 22.13 "Barb Broadcasters Audience Research Board". BARB. 1 February 2012. Retrieved 1 February 2012.