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    Rosie Burns is the central character of Simon Brett's sitcom, juggling her dysfunctional family and event management company, not helped by recalcitrant clients and the idiosyncrasies of her staff...







    Many thanks to Dick L for contributions to this page.



    Series 1
    01. Wise After The Event. Rosie and her granddaughter Jo are shaken by the return of Rosie's daughter Kate.
    02. Out To Launch. Rosie's company is given the job of launching the autobiography of the country's most famous footballer, Lloyd Gratton.
    03. Positive Thinking. In Any Event arranges the Brighton leg of the lecture tour by Californian positive thinking guru Lyndon Merchant.
    04. Sleeping Partners. While 'In Any Event' arranges the conference of a big finance company, Kate thinks it is her ticket back into a high flying job.
    05. Survival Of The Fittest. In Any Event hosts a management team-building course at a local hotel. It all goes well up until the murder-mystery dinner prepared by Kate.
    06. A Good Cause. The company is given the task of putting together a charity gala concert in aid of the Afghans. But there seems to be some confusion as to whether it is for the people or the dogs.


    Series 2
    01. Romance Is Dead. Rosie and her team have to organise the Brighton leg of the Hearts of England Romance Tour.
    02. French Connections. The French are arriving for the twinning of towns, but that is the uncomplicated bit for Rosie and her event management company.
    03. The Comeback Kid. The company is asked to relaunch the career of an ageing children's TV presenter.
    04. Trade Secrets. Rosie is asked to organise a top secret conference, Kate is asked to organise a top secret fashion show and Jo is asked to organise a top secret wedding anniversary.
    05. Bill Of Fare. Rosie is asked to organise a food fair, not realising that it has been set up to promote the venue rather than benefit the stallholders.
    06. Party Party. Joan thinks her new relationship is going nowhere, and Rosie is offered the chance to help launch the 'Grey Party'.


    Series 3
    01. Private Views. Events organiser Rosie plans a viewing for an odious art dealer.
    02. Promises, Promises. Rosie's Auction of Promises at a private school sparks some competitive fund raising.
    03. A Closed Book. Rosie's contracted to organise a literary prize, but discovers that not everything goes by the book.
    04. Leading A Merry Dance. Rosie Burns and her colleagues find that a Russian dance company aren't all they seem.
    05. A Cheeky Little Number. Rosie is organising a wine-tasting, which has an adverse effect upon Jo's relationship with Robert.
    06. The Queen Of Song. A showcase concert for a local diva turns into a headache for organiser Rosie Burns.


    Series 4
    01. A Supporting Role. Rosie Burns is faced by new challenges, juggling the demands of her domestic life and her work, as the company is contracted to organise such events as a poetry competition, an awards ceremony and an environmental conference.
    02. Verse Dramas. Rosie Burns is faced by new challenges, juggling the demands of her domestic life and her work, as the company is contracted to organise such events as a poetry competition, an awards ceremony and an environmental conference.
    03. Sustainable Development. Rosie sets up an environmental conference, but is the sponsor as green as he claims?
    04. Talking To One Person. Rosie relaunches Radio Gleam as it bids for older listeners and takes pity on a DJ.
    05. Going Back To One's Roots. Rosie always thought that the phrase 'celebrity gardener' was a contradiction in terms, but that was before she met Bernadette Gittings. A TV star reaps what she's sown, when Rosie helps launch a new garden centre.
    06. The Comfort Man. Rosie Burns faces a fashion show, a potential romance - and a parting of the ways.