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The Book Group


The Book Group
Who says good reading is good for you? American Claire has just moved to Glasgow and is extremely keen to meet some new and interesting people. She decides to start a book group. To her utter dismay, those who turn up for the first session are not the friends she had hoped for. There's Kenny, a handsome ex-climber in a wheelchair, Janice the frustrated wife of a famous Scottish footballer, and eccentric student Barney who Claire actually does fancy. The Book Group is about this intriguing cast of characters, who are all trying to make new friends, new lives and new versions of themselves. But pretty soon things get complicated. A little education can be a dangerous thing. Bad News! Channel 4 did confirm a third series was in the works due for broadcast mid 2004, However, I received an email from Annie Griffin (Creator of the show) explaining that no third series was in production for 2004, nor had she even yet written a third series due to commitments towards oth

Genre: Comedy, Drama

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  • Watch The Book Group Season 1

    • Episode 6

      A Little More Living

      aired: Fri, May 17, 2002

      Kenny's sexually charged novel leads to an erotic offer; the group learns tragic news about Barney.

    • Episode 5

      Dark Alley

      aired: Fri, May 10, 2002

      When the group reads a book written by Janice's lover, their discussion is covertly overheard by the author himself.

    • Episode 4

      Bedtime Stories

      aired: Fri, May 3, 2002

      Janice begins an affair with a famous author; Clare wants to save Barney when she realizes that he is using drugs.

    • Episode 3

      Magical Realism

      aired: Fri, Apr 26, 2002

      While reading a love story, Kenny and Clare are inspired to work on writing their own novels.

    • Episode 2

      The Alchemist

      aired: Fri, Apr 19, 2002

      The group reads ``The Alchemist'' and takes its new age message to heart; a group member considers leaving her husband.

    • Episode 1

      On the Road

      aired: Thu, Apr 11, 2002

      American Clare, new to Glasgow, starts a book group to meet people.