Series 2

8 episodes · 31st October 1999

Newly based in Brighton, Trevor and Joe take on a schoolhouse conversion as well as rival builder, Nick Costello, who feels undercut by the brothers and is out for revenge. Trevor has ill-advisedly fallen in love with Nick's little sister, and Joe has started an affair with their site architect.

Episodes

Episode 1

Episode One

Trevor and Joe Purvis are working on a Brighton site for local developer Nick Costello, where Trevor catches the eye of Costello's younger sister Clare.

Episode 2

Episode Two

Nick Costello works to stir up bad feelings against his new competition. Joe proves his worth to the Marriotts.

Episode 3

Episode Three

Pippa and Geoff feel that they are suffering from the Purvis' incompetence. Trevor's first date with Clare is interrupted when Nick plants evidence in the Purvis' transit van.

Episode 4

Episode Four

Clare confronts Nick about his attempts to frame Trevor. Viv's ex-husband arrives in Brighton to compete with Joe for her affections.

Episode 5

Episode Five

Trevor is released from jail and begins to obsess over his future with Clare while Purvis and Purvis struggle with asbestos and overdue loans.

Episode 6

Episode Six

Nick and Richard battle the Purvis brothers. Viv and Joe mend their relationship.

Episode 7

Episode Seven

Trevor feels left out when Joe and Viv discuss a joint business. Clare and Trevor get back together.

Episode 8

Episode Eight

Joe's Auntie Maureen discovers her husband in bed with his mistress.