Quick Summary
Susan and Ben consider taking dance lessons, but soon realise that it takes more than two to tango, highlighting the complexities of learning the dance. Meanwhile, Michael's growing interest in girls is beginning to undermine his studies, causing a noticeable decline in his academic performance.
About This Program ✦
is a programme presented as an episode, its title hinting at the quirky tone that runs through the story. The piece is structured like a typical broadcast episode, offering a snapshot of the characters’ lives within a compact timeframe. It stays focused on everyday concerns, using humour and everyday situations to drive the narrative forward. In this installment, Susan and Ben mull over the idea of taking dance lessons together. As they discuss the prospect, they quickly discover that learning to tango isn’t as simple as two people showing up; the dance actually demands more participants than they initially imagined. At the same time, Michael finds his attention increasingly drawn to the opposite sex, a preoccupation that begins to undermine his academic work. His growing interest in girls starts to have a clearly negative impact on his studies. The episode juxtaposes these two storylines, highlighting how personal pursuits can spill over into other areas of life. Susan and Ben’s realisation about the complexities of tango serves as a light‑hearted reminder that some activities need more than just enthusiasm. Michael’s distraction, on the other hand, underscores how romantic curiosity can interfere with educational goals. Both threads are handled within the same narrative space, offering a concise look at how everyday decisions and interests can shape, and sometimes complicate, the characters’ routines.
My Family broadcasts on U&W at 9:20am, Sunday, 8 February 2026. (Subtitles)




