Mother and Son

Season 5

The story of Maggie Beare, an elderly woman suffering from dementia (or so she says), and her faithful, yet long suffering son, Arthur. Despite all of Maggies manipulative ways, he is her carer, even if they don't always get along.

Where to Watch Season 5

7 Episodes

The Deed
E1
The DeedIf Arthur had just left things as they were, he'd be free. He shouldn't have broken his holiday and shouldn't have taken Maggie out of the nursing home, even if it was only for a drive. Once back in her own house, the rest was inevitable.
The Budgie
E2
The BudgieFeeling that Maggie could use some companionship after a fight with Robert, Arthur brings home a budgie for her to look after...this is harder than it seems for Maggie, who decides to feed the bird some chicken.
The Big Sleep
E3
The Big SleepMaggie's having trouble falling asleep...causing Arthur sleepless nights too, for her fear of death has arisen once again. She begins making several arrangements for her death..which prompts her to think about her husbands funeral, and how little she did for him.
The Clock
E4
The ClockAll Arthur wanted was a quiet Saturday. But Maggie remembered the clock. The one Leo gave her on their 25th wedding anniversary, and it had no business being in the house across the road. She didn't steal it. It was hers to start with.
The Rest
E5
The RestArthur had no-one to blame but himself, really. Respite care for Maggie was all his idea in the first place, but he didn't expect Maggie to arrive home at that time of night or in that condition.
The Baby
E6
The BabySecretly doing some babysitting during the day, Maggie gives away what shes doing when Arthur sees she's knitting a baby booty, but when he discovers the baby, he thinks she's kidnapped it from the shop. A visit from Robert and Liz prompts them to check on the baby and a letter that Maggie received in the mail for Robert leads Arthur, and eventually Liz, to think the baby is Robert's. Will Arthur find out what Maggie is up to?
The Sunday Roast
E7
The Sunday RoastAll Arthur wants is to bring home a girlfriend for Sunday lunch, but convincing Maggie is the trouble. So he disguises his girlfriend as a distant cousin who is visiting the family, and this impresses Maggie, who just loves the family. Arthur gets the whole family together and lets Robert and Liz in on the secret, but they have a hard time keeping it from Maggie when an argument breaks out between Maggie and Liz.