Avoidance

20222 seriesEntertainment / Comedy
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BBC One

Comedy series `Avoidance' follows hapless anti-hero Jonathan who is struggling to get back on his feet after breaking up with partner Claire. After Claire has accused him of being difficult to live with, and keen to avoid conflict at all costs, Jonathan briefly moves in with his sister and her wife. As he tries to present the best front to Claire, Jonathan is also trying his best to pull himself together for the sake of his son. Written by, and starring, actor and comedian Romesh Ranganathan.

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Jonathan and his partner Claire are splitting up, but he's desperate not to tell their son Spencer, so runs away with him to stay with his sister Danielle and her wife Courtney.

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When Spencer gets invited to a laser quest party, Jonathan is so distracted by overparenting the situation that he risks embarrassing his son and losing his job.

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Jonathan lies to Claire about finding a new place to live for him and Spencer, giving himself just four days to find a flat.

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When Claire invites a mysterious work colleague into her home, Jonathan worries that Spencer will end up with a new dad. Meanwhile, Dan and Courtney try to have a romantic night in.

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Jonathan worries he has no friends, so makes the terrible decision to go for a night out with his boss Keith. Meanwhile, Dan starts to reconsider having children.

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The family heads to a zombie-themed hotel as a treat for Spencer's birthday. However, Dan and Courtney are not speaking, and Jonathan and Claire are still feeling awkward after the kiss.

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