All The Small Things – BBC One Tues 31 March 9pm
Sarah Lancashire, Neil Pearson, Sarah Alexander and Richard Fleeshman star in Debbie Horsfield’s new, uplifting, six-part musical drama series. The series begins as Michael and Esther Caddick celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary among friends from their beloved choir. But nothing can prepare them for the changes to their lives that are on the horizon.
The beautiful and beguiling Layla has arrived in town and, before long, has infiltrated the choir. Michael soon appoints her as soloist – a position usually occupied by his wife, Esther – and it becomes clear they are falling for each other.
Bewitched by Layla’s charm, Michael tells Esther it’s time for both of them to think long and hard about how they should spend the rest of their lives, and he takes the decision to move out of the family home.
Esther, in shock at the collapse of her marriage, feels forced to resign from the choir. With Esther gone, Layla persuades Michael that it’s time to raise standards – and a new regime begins which meets with a mixed response.
Esther only starts to emerge from the shock of her marriage breakdown when her sons come to blows over their band. Much to the annoyance of youngest son Fred, Esther’s musically gifted eldest son, Kyle, finds it difficult to integrate. Yet he finds solace in singing and playing music.
Inspired by Kyle, Esther encourages the band and the rejected members of her former choir to showcase their talents at the upcoming Music Festival – in direct competition with her estranged husband’s choir.
At the Music Festival, the choirs are introduced to another new member of the community, the young and unlikely looking curate, Jake, who promises to shake up the old order.
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ally where did you get the DVD from ???
i got the dvd too
i watched it yesterday morning couldn’t help myself, watched at night too tho 
i really want to know if a series 2 is on the cards, i’ve looked online and can’t find anything so hopefully BBC will decide soon…
is there a dvd coming out and or a 2nd series!! its ace! Richard Fleeshman is all im gunna say xx
I loved this programe.. All the smll things….Every episode delivered . Great cast. Brilliant writing that exposed the characters personalities and I felt I was taking the same emotional journies that they were taking. When the series ended I felt I was saying goodbye to friends,,,, if there is a second series and its as well written,,,,,, yippeeeeeee I can’t wait.
How refreshing it has been to watch the truly enjoyable ‘All the Small Things’.
Here was a series with a great script, fine acting, and no bad language.
The attention to detail – even right down to the title- a reminder that all of us are not perfect- has given me hope that there are still good writers out there ,with talent, that many of us license fee payers value.
Absolutely loved it. I hardly watch any tv, and I was completely hooked. Just a little bit gutted by the ending… But hopefully they’ll do a second series and get that right for me!
As everyones already said, this is a brilliant series … well done BBC and please, please, please say there’ll be a series 2!! The characters were superb and i couldn’t even help feeling a little sorry for Layla towards the end.
what a great show missing it already like you guys i hope the bbc do the right thing and series two here we come
well acted and well done to all the actors who played in it
So sad that it’s ended
! Hoping there’s a second series! When Jake was talking about the avalanche,it would take a heart of stone not to be moved by that, I was nearly in tears! And the dialogue between Bryan Dick and Neil Pearson is the funniest thing in the whole series! But my favourite line was “On the plus side, the coffee has improved”. And it turns out that Layla actually has a heart as she voted for Jake to stay. Love this show completly! There’s not enough nice light-hearted shows like this on TV. Brilliant performances from all.
absolutely loved this series, please bbc let there be another one. best thing on tv.
Absolutely loved the series, hope they commission a second. My Tuesday nights will not be the same again! Richard Fleeshman deserves an award for the way he played Kyle. First time I’ve ever seen Bryan Dick and I’m hooked – gorgeous or what?! If Esther doesn’t want him she can send him my way!! Hoping they will release a CD as I will definitely buy it, in the meantime constantly re-watching my recordings (so glad I decided not to delete them)!
It was fabulous, uplifting and humorous. Please make a second series x
What fabulous television. Fantastic cast, acting, writing, storyline – this series had it all.
And just about everyone we know has watched and enjoyed it – young and old – I cannot believe that the BBC will not commission another series. Com on, BBC., do the right thing for once!
Esther and Jake were so good together!!! I can’t believe the ending! It was rubbish! There BETTER be another series!!!!!!!
I totally agree with Sasha.
I didn’t watch the series but Sasha is one of my BEST friends so what ever she says has to be true!
semi good news it think, just read an interview with the guy that plays Fred, he said he has already signed for a second series and it just needs to be commissioned. At least we know the cast and writers have thought about it, now all we need is the BBC!!
I’m in agreement with everyone … completely enjoyed All The Small Things. The chemistry between all the actors, the music, the storyline. Will look forward to a second series. And please keep the ‘fire burning’ between Jake and Esther. Thanks for a lovely show BBC.
I am a magical matchmaker and I predict that Esther’s destiny is to be with Jake.
They were made for each other!
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Have you noticed its basically just girls who have posted on this site? I know. I’m so sad…
all the small things fans!
Despite delivering all this, and averaging at well over four million viewers per episode – the BBC have decided NOT to make a second series of this.
We’ll never know if Kyle and Grace get married! We’ll have to live with repeats forever!!
Ben Stephenson – Head of Drama Commissioning and Jay Hunt – Controller of BBC One are the only ones who change that decision now.
If enough people submit a message to them – via the following link, the BBC will at very least have to reconsider making more of this truly brilliant programme!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/feedback/?ref=/drama/#11
use the box right at bottom of the page!
Many thanks for your time
AHHHHHHH!!!!! Serious?????? What am I going to do now? Forget Kyle and Grace; what about Esther and Jake????? This is extrubely bad!!!
Right. I’ve posted! And you guys must too!!!! the address is: http://www.bbc.co.uk/feedback/?ref=/drama/#11
You MUST comment so All The Small Things will LIVE!!! Especially you Carrotline- you know who you are!
Tell your friends…
Nice one guys! We decide what we want to watch on our TVs NOT THEM! It’s their job to make it for us!
Ben Stephenson and Jay Hunt are the ones you want to talk to!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/feedback/?ref=/drama/#11
scroll right the way down to the bottom of the page!
Am 68 years old and really enjoyed All The Small Things. Miss it on Tuesday evenings.
As christinecummings said it was a great script with fine acting (and singing) and no
bad language for a change!! Hope Debbie Horsfield manages to persuade the BBC to commission
a second series – come on BBC – four million viewers is pretty good viewing figures.
just found some more info on the guy we need to convince!
At this point im not sure if i should ask people to write or call or fax etc. that may be too much trouble but i thought i’d pass it on anyway!
Ben Stephenson
Head Of Drama Commissioning
Responsible for: Drama – all channels from independent production companies
Room 6027
BBC TV Centre
Wood Lane
London
W12 7RJ
tel: (020) 8225 7500
fax: (020) 8225 7734
thanks again for all your help
already posted on bbc website! :p
Hey everyone on the forum. We subscribe to this and are thrilled that people watched the show and are still talking about it.
We still are yet to convince the BBC to commission a series two, and firmly believe that people power is our only valid option. So if you feel that you would like a second series, PLEASE just send them a quick mail and then your opinion has been registered
Use the form at the bottom of this web page!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/feedback/?ref=/drama/#11
Thanks to everyone
Hi everyone,
I have decided to start up a petition to try and get the BBC to realise how popular All The Small Things is, and how it would be silly not to commission a second series. If you would like a second series, or a sound track at least, please please please sign the petition.
I think we will need to fight firm from every angle to make them listen to us!
The petition is here: http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/keep-all-the-small-things-going
Thanks!
Gem xxx
GREAT petition!!!! The BBC are SURE to commission another series now!!!!!