Changing Ends

Synopsis

Against the backdrop of Thatcher’s Britain, Alan experiences sexual awakenings, battles with bullies and navigates the highs and lows of fourth division football.

First Air Date: 2023-06-01

Last Air Date: 2024-08-10

Number of Seasons: 3

Number of Episodes: 18

Created By: Alan Carr, Simon Carlyle

Networks: ITV1, ITVX

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Top Cast

Oliver Savell as Alan
Alan Carr as Present Day Alan
Shaun Dooley as Graham
Nancy Sullivan as Christine
Taylor Fay as Gary
Gabby Best as Angela
Harry Peacock as Nigel
Rourke Mooney as Charlie
Colin Salmon as Ron
Joseph Dobbin as Paddy

Seasons

Series 1 (2023) - (6 Episodes)

Series 2 (2024) - (6 Episodes)

Season 3 (2025) - (6 Episodes)

Series 1 (2023)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Kick Off (2023-06-01)

Between a Dad managing a 4th Division football club and friends ditching him for being camp, Alan wants to change. Should he go against his instincts and become a footballer?
Ep. 2: Big League Player (2023-06-01)

Christine is desperate for a night out. At school, Alan struggles with bullies and wants to hide his Dad's identity.
Ep. 3: Man On (2023-06-01)

Alan gets the acting bug at the school Drama club but Christine becomes concerned when he comes home from school with a black eye. How did he get it and who gave it to him?
Ep. 4: Stud (2023-06-01)

A brilliant but troubled striker gives the Cobblers a lifeline. While keen birdwatcher Alan becomes eagle eyed at news of a pelican on the loose.
Ep. 5: Sick as a Parrot (2023-06-01)

It's BCG day at Alan's school and he decides to pull a sickie. With Christine otherwise disposed it's up to a begrudging Graham to play nursemaid.
Ep. 6: Fowl Play (2023-06-01)

Things are looking up for the Carrs - the Cobblers are in the quarter finals, Alan's got a part in the play and Angela's marriage has taken a nosedive. Can the good times last?