Based on a book and BBC radio series of the same name, this British sitcom starred Imelda Staunton as Izzy, an English teacher in love with a married man. Vying for her affections is Mike, a pottery teacher who works at her school. Whilst he is besotted with Izzy, she sees him as just a friend. Izzy's best friend is Maria, who also works at the same school and has a somewhat volatile marriage with Gwyn.