Grease Monkeys is a BBC comedy-drama created by Harwant Bains, broadcast for two 10-episode series from 2003 to 2004. Grand Trunk Garage is owned by patriarch Mo, who spends most of his time worrying about daughter Rita, an ace mechanic more obsessed with auto than fashion, makeup or finding a nice boy to settle down with. Mo's son Dave—a sexually irrepressible, irresponsible minor criminal—runs the sales side of the business... mostly into the ground. Mo also has to contend with the ghost of his dead wife and a talking dog. And this is only the family — wait til you meet the friends!
Grease Monkeys (Season 2)
Jail Bait (Episode 1)
Writer: Harwant Bains
Air date: 2004-09-19
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: Dave collects his old friend Trevor Baptiste from jail, where Trevor has spent the last three years for insurance fraud.
Delhi Belly (Episode 2)
Writer: Harwant Bains
Air date: 2004-09-19
Runtime: 28 min
Overview: Mo attempts to exorcise the ghost of his dead wife Jasbir on the 15th anniversary of her death.
Little Star (Episode 3)
Writer: Harwant Bains
Air date: 2004-09-26
Runtime: 28 min
Overview: Dave and Trevor help out discount mortician DIY Derek to transport corpses, which DIY Derek drains and embalms from his back kitchen.
Reunion (Episode 4)
Writer: James Payne
Air date: 2004-09-26
Runtime: 26 min
Overview: Mo's concerns about the community spur him into starting a milk round.
Disco Fever (Episode 5)
Writer: Harwant Bains
Air date: 2004-10-03
Runtime: 27 min
Overview: Nicola and Dave unwittingly secure maintenance contracts from rival mobile disco companies.
P.S. (Episode 6)
Writer: Harwant Bains
Air date: 2004-10-03
Runtime: 28 min
Overview: Mina returns to Manchester to tell Dave that he is the father of her son, and she wants him in her life again.
Power and Passion (Episode 7)
Writer: Harwant Bains
Air date: 2004-10-10
Runtime: 28 min
Overview: Rita is concerned when Dave considers selling the garage to a local MP/land developer.
Grey Days (Episode 8)
Writer: Harwant Bains
Air date: 2004-10-10
Runtime: 28 min
Overview: As his 30th birthday fast approaches, Dave's relationship with Mo—and his sexual ardour—is tested by the arrival of a distant cousin from the home country.
Middleman (Episode 9)
Writer: Harwant Bains
Air date: 2004-10-17
Runtime: 28 min
Overview: Trevor's mum Ada wants a divorce after finding evidence that Bertrand has been having an affair. Trevor turns to Rita for comfort.
Love Bug (Episode 10)
Writer: Harwant Bains
Air date: 2004-10-17
Runtime: 28 min
Overview: Mo and Rita clash over her close relationship with Trevor, Dave has a new and bizarre future for the garage, and Marley Bob has devious plans to wreak havoc.
Seasons
Episodes 10
Episodes 10