Gone to the Dogs

Lauren Patterson (Alison Steadman) is the bored wife of bombastic self made millionaire Larry Patterson (Warren Clarke). She hates their new posh home in the country and wishes they could have stayed in Ilford (why she didn't have this out with Larry before they moved is never explained). Lorry's only interest outside of work is greyhound racing and his dream of producing a champion. Jim Morley (Jim Broadbent) just out of prison, was at school with Larry, but hasn't done as well for himself. Now his wife has thrown him out and he is living with his son (Harry Enfield) who happens to work for Larry. Jim has a scheme in mind to make some money and get his own back on Larry, which involves a devious plot to do with greyhounds. And he needs Lauren's help for it to succeed.

This started out quite amusing, with some good characters, but I found it went on too long and after a while all the double crosses and deviousness started to wear thin. I think it would have been better as a four parter myself.