Love Soup

Sep 27, 2005

They're soul mates who've never met, a man and woman with parallel lives for whom first love is long gone and perfect lovers are yet to appear. Gil is an American comedy writer who came to the English countryside for what he believed was true love, while Alice is a perfume account manager for a London department store, set to move from the country and her pricey Brighton flat because of the commute. Milly and Cleo are forever trying to sniff out Mr. right for Alice, but can they orchestrate a meeting?

Oct 4, 2005

Alice's birthday brings presents and dates she didn't ask for, and Gil somehow gets more involved in Irene's life than he'd like.

Oct 11, 2005

Alice's part in a company presentation offends her, but can she stand up to a superior whose review could determine her future at the store? Meanwhile, Gil tries a blind date with a fan, but is distracted by concerns for Irene and her date.

Oct 18, 2005

Alice and Gil follow different dating paths; she is set up and meets an artist, and he is set up but continually stood up, by the same actress.

Oct 25, 2005

Infatuations preoccupy both Alice and Gil... For very different reasons.

Nov 1, 2005

While helping out a cousin, Alice believes she may have met her soul mate. Elsewhere, when Gil's fantasy comes true, he's a bit disconcerted.

Mar 1, 2008

Alice worries that her manager may be after more than a business meeting when she's summoned to the woman's hotel room, Cleo obsesses over a bad review and Milly is strangely drawn to a man's shadow.

Mar 8, 2008

Alice bumps into what may be the "Perfect Man" at a cash machine, but their first date includes meeting the family and a spectre from his past. Elsewhere, Cleo and Milly devise a test for Darren's love of Milly.

Mar 15, 2008

Alice's yearly lunch with a college chum is interrupted by an obsessed student; Milly and Cleo try out the speed dating fad.

Mar 22, 2008

Alice's encounter with the anti-terrorism unit of the local police may have something to do with the romantic deceit she engaged in with her latest beau, and Cleo indulges in some sexual games of her own.

Mar 29, 2008

Alice is swept into the posh life of Matthew Chater; Milly and Cleo find themselves arguing over a tee-shirt, a man, and a funeral.

Apr 5, 2008

Cleo and Milly get in trouble when they access personal health records at the store's chemist in an effort to screen potential dates for Alice; meanwhile, Alice's boyfriend's job may be its own deterrent.

Apr 12, 2008

Alice's finances force her to finally let her Brighton flat and look for something cheaper in London.

Apr 19, 2008

Everything seems to be going well with Alice's new bed-in, Douglas, but a message from his ex-girlfriend will plunge them into another round of humiliations and disappointment.

Apr 26, 2008

Alice is excited by her opportunity to see a play directed by a comedy actor she admires.

May 3, 2008

Alice's life is in turmoil, although her housing situation has stabilised, and she wonders if her choice about Douglas was correct.

May 10, 2008

Getting used to a new flatmate is difficult, unfortunately Alice's date provides no distraction as it descends into the drama that's typical of her outings.

May 17, 2008

Alice's loneliness becomes pervasive. Is the solution another date, or will the grand plan finally be revealed?