Series 2
8 episodes · premiered Oct 31, 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.
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E1 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.
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E2 Episode Two
Nick Costello works to stir up bad feelings against his new competition. Joe proves his worth to the Marriotts.
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E3 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.
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E4 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.
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E5 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.
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E6 Episode Six
Nick and Richard battle the Purvis brothers. Viv and Joe mend their relationship.
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E7 Episode Seven
Trevor feels left out when Joe and Viv discuss a joint business. Clare and Trevor get back together.
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E8 Episode Eight
Joe's Auntie Maureen discovers her husband in bed with his mistress.