Drama

The Trouble With Maggie Cole

See what happens when idle gossip escalates out of control and starts to affect people’s lives. Set in a picturesque fishing village, the series centers on Maggie Cole, the self-appointed oracle of this close-knit community.

Episode 1

44m 19s

Historian Maggie Cole is asked to an interview about her coastal village, Thurlbury. Maggie throws a garden party where she plays the interview in full, revealing all the guarded secrets, indiscretions and gossip, changing life in Thurlbury forever.

Episodes

  • Episode 1: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 1

    S1 E1 - 44m 19s

    Historian Maggie Cole is asked to an interview about her coastal village, Thurlbury. Maggie throws a garden party where she plays the interview in full, revealing all the guarded secrets, indiscretions and gossip, changing life in Thurlbury forever.

  • Episode 2: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 2

    S1 E2 - 45m 15s

    With the town still reeling from "Radio-gate," Maggie is desperate to make amends. Meanwhile, Neil and Kelly decide to embrace what was broadcast about them and go along with the unsubstantiated gossip as a way to explain their sudden windfall.

  • Episode 3: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 3

    S1 E3 - 45m 14s

    Peter Cole is visibly jittery from public and press attention following Maggie’s interview. Author Marcus bonds with Jill and Maggie continues her mission to right all of her wrongs, with a tense visit to local hairdresser Kelly.

  • Episode 4: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 4

    S1 E4 - 44m 53s

    As Maggie continues to seek amends with her neighbors, she makes a horrifying discovery in a confrontation with Roxanna. Gambling debts plague Alex and the community’s continued pressure on Peter threatens his job and family.

  • Episode 5: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 5

    S1 E5 - 45m 18s

    Devastated Maggie heads to the local pub to obtain a room, only to face another townsperson wronged by Radio-gate. Becka and Maggie share a rare moment, putting things into perspective for Maggie. Karen surprises Peter in a borderline terrifying way.

  • Episode 6: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 6

    S1 E6 - 45m 28s

    It’s the day of the village celebrations, but not everyone is in the mood. Maggie still has to make amends with Jill and Marcus, but is most concerned with reuniting with her family. A series of events could change life in Thurlbury forever.

Extras + Features

  • Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Preview

    S1 - 30s

    See what happens when idle gossip escalates out of control and starts to affect people’s lives. Set in a picturesque fishing village, the series centers on Maggie Cole, the self-appointed oracle of this close-knit community.

  • Maggie’s Interview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Maggie’s Interview

    S1 E1 - 3m 31s

    Maggie Cole was supposed to be doing a radio interview on the history of Thurlbury, but the journalist and the gin and tonics have other plans.

  • Radio-gate: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Radio-gate

    S1 E2 - 2m 15s

    Her victim’s faces plastered on the front page of the paper; thousands have heard the interview. How will Maggie recover from Radiogate?

  • Episode 2 Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 2 Preview

    S1 E2 - 30s

    Historian Maggie Cole is asked to an interview her coastal village, Thurlbury. Maggie throws a garden party where she plays the interview in full, revealing all the guarded secrets, indiscretions and gossip, changing life in Thurlbury forever.

  • Cole Family Dinner: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Cole Family Dinner

    S1 E3 - 2m 31s

    As Maggie begins to move on from Radio-gate, the family celebrates happy news. But does Paul have a secret he’s hiding?

  • Episode 3 Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 3 Preview

    S1 E3 - 30s

    Peter Cole is visibly jittery from public and press attention following Maggie’s interview. Author Marcus bonds with Jill and Maggie continues her mission to right all of her wrongs, with a tense visit to local hairdresser Kelly.

  • Episode 4 Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 4 Preview

    S1 E4 - 30s

    As Maggie continues to seek amends with her neighbors, she makes a horrifying discovery in a confrontation with Roxanna. Gambling debts plague Alex and the community’s continued pressure on Peter threatens his job and family.

  • Cole Family’s Secret Scandal: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Cole Family’s Secret Scandal

    S1 E4 - 3m 2s

    Hoping to put everything behind her, Maggie heads to the town hall but is surprised to learn about a shocking secret her husband and son have been hiding.

  • Episode 5 Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 5 Preview

    S1 E5 - 30s

    Devastated Maggie heads to the local pub to obtain a room, only to face another townsperson wronged by Radio-gate. Becka and Maggie share a rare moment, putting things into perspective for Maggie. Karen surprises Peter in a borderline terrifying way.

  • Maggie’s Night Away: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Maggie’s Night Away

    S1 E5 - 2m 5s

    Maggie needs a night to herself leaving Paul with a vegetable lasagna for dinner. Having to work late, Karen insists they have fish and chips.

  • Episode 6 Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 6 Preview

    S1 E6 - 30s

    It’s the day of the village celebrations, but not everyone is in the mood. Maggie still has to make amends with Jill and Marcus, but is most concerned with reuniting with her family. A series of events could change life in Thurlbury forever.

  • The Village Festival: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The Village Festival

    S1 E6 - 1m 53s

    The town flocks to the anniversary festival while Marcus admits how his feelings for Jill are affecting his work.

Schedule

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