Season 1

Series 1 followed the lives of the Hughes family consisting of parents Simon and Jane, and their four children - Jessica (22), Emily (19), Charlotte (17), and Tom (14) who live in Harbledown, Canterbury, Kent. They had more than 20 cameras placed in their semi-detached home, capturing their every move over a period of four months and were controlled from the house next door.

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   1. Life Begins at 40

   2008-09-17 · 60m

   As Jane's 40th birthday approaches the tension is building in the Hughes household. Nineteen-year-old Emily is frequently out partying and her nocturnal lifestyle threatens to overshadow the happy family celebration.

2. 2. Secrets

   2008-09-24 · 60m

   Two of the Hughes children have been keeping secrets from their mum and dad and it's only a matter of time before the cat is out of the bag and both girls are in trouble.

3. 3. Bedtime

   2008-10-01 · 60m

   Simon and Jane go out for the evening and leave Emily in charge. When 14-year-old Tom won't go to bed on time, a fight breaks out between brother and sister.

4. 4. The St. Valentine's Day Massacre

   2008-10-08 · 60m

   It's Valentine's Day, and feeling unsupported in his attempts to discipline the children, Simon starts to lash out at everyone - not an ideal preparation for a romantic evening.

5. 5. Teenage Kicks

   2008-10-15 · 60m

   The portrait of family life continues with mum Jane and dad Simon locked in a battle of wills with headstrong daughter Emily.

6. 6. Rules

   2008-10-22 · 60m

   Dad Simon is reluctantly cast in the role of peacemaker as a row between Jane and Emily over 'borrowed' clothes quickly escalates.

7. 7. The Pierced Ear

   2008-10-29 · 60m

   Fourteen-year-old Tom flexes his adolescent muscles and locks horns with his dad over getting his ear pierced.

8. 8. Wedding Vows

   2008-11-05 · 60m

   The series concludes with the wedding of eldest Hughes daughter Jessica to her fiancé Pat.