The House That Jack Built

30min

Comedy

The House That Jack Built follows the lives of property developer Jack Squire and his dysfunctional family.

Episodes

Cast

Dynasty

1. Dynasty

30min

2nd Aug 2002

After he bemoans the fact that he has still not been blessed with a grandson, Jack is concerned to discover that son Roger has been diagnosed with a low sperm count.

Rivals

2. Rivals

30min

9th Aug 2002

Roger walks out of the family business when Jack fails to show faith in his management skills and refuses to make him a partner, with a little persuasion from Vicky, Roger sets up his own outfit and manages to successfully clinch a deal from under Jack's nose. Soon, the whole family becomes involved in the rivalry.

Check Up

3. Check Up

30min

16th Aug 2002

Vicky attends her doctors check up concerning her baby, the baby is fine, but as always the family have to interfere.

Ben

4. Ben

30min

23rd Aug 2002

Jack kicks out Lisa's latest boyfriend, but she soon forgets him when she meets the young inspector in charge of investigating the burglary that takes place later that evening. Jack takes a liking to the new boyfriend but the rest of the family are equally enamoured by the seemingly perfect Ben, much to Roger's dismay.

Christening

5. Christening

30min

30th Aug 2002

Jack is elated when his daughter-in-law Vicky gives birth to a baby boy, but the new addition to the family causes turmoil for Maxine and Lisa.

Plague Pit

6. Plague Pit

30min

The business appears to be in trouble when a couple learn that their new home has been built over a plague pit. Eager to keep bad publicity to a minimum, Roger convinces Jack to take on a low-cost housing project for nurses.

First air date

2nd Aug 2002

Last air date

30th Aug 2002

Status

Ended

Type

Scripted

Original language

en

Networks