Starring Karl Howman and Denise van Outen, Babes in the Wood was written by Geoff Deane, Paul Alexander, Simon Braithwaite, Ian Searle and Fleur Costello.

In the flat next door lives Charlie Lovall, the former owner of a video shop whose divorce has cost him dearly, although he still has his Porsche.

The show faced high expectations on its launch, due to the contemporary lack of good-quality mainstream British comedy and ITV's desire for a big hit.

[2] Maggie Brown found it funny though a bit contrived and possibly unrealistic in its portrayal of the girls' living arrangements.

[6] In an overview of ITV programmes, Stuart Heritage named Babes in the Wood as one of the worst shows in the network's history.