Heading Out
Series Overview
Sara is a woman approaching middle age who is popular and successful - she's a veterinarian so skilled that she can spay a tortoise using just one hand - but has a chink in her armour: she's afraid to tell her parents that she is a lesbian. So on the eve of her 40th birthday, friends Jamie and Justine give Sara an ultimatum - either tell her parents next time mum and dad visit or they will.
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1 Season • 6 Episodes
28 min per episode
2013 – 2013
Premiered: Tue, Feb 26, 2013
Sue PerkinsLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 6: “Episode 6”
It's time for Sara to come out to her parents. Toria issues her with a lucky charm to bring good fortune, but it seems Sara's luck may be about to run out.
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Sue Perkins
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16: Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
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Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
14+ Parents Strongly Cautioned.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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What is Heading Out about?
Sara is a woman approaching middle age who is popular and successful - she's a veterinarian so skilled that she can spay a tortoise using just one hand - but has a chink in her armour: she's afraid to tell her parents that she is a lesbian. So on the eve of her 40th birthday, friends Jamie and Justine give Sara an ultimatum - either tell her parents next time mum and dad visit or they will.
How many seasons does Heading Out have?
Heading Out comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Heading Out?
Key cast members in Heading Out include Sue Perkins, Shelley Conn, Nicola Walker, Joanna Scanlan, Steve Oram.
Who created or directed Heading Out?
Heading Out was developed and directed by Sue Perkins.