Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 32,35 (click to see context) from:
-->'''Sharon''': I've got a blow-lamp I'd like to introduce certain parts of 'is anatomy to!
* ADateWithRosiePalms:
** Sharon tells Chris the only reason his testicle is expanding is because he keeps touching it.
** Darryl tries checking his testicles for lumps at the table and a prison warder thinks he's masturbating.
* ADateWithRosiePalms:
** Sharon tells Chris the only reason his testicle is expanding is because he keeps touching it.
** Darryl tries checking his testicles for lumps at the table and a prison warder thinks he's masturbating.
to:
-->'''Sharon''': I've got a blow-lamp blowlamp I'd like to introduce certain parts of 'is anatomy to!
* ADateWithRosiePalms:
** Sharon tells Chris the only reason his testicle is expanding is because he keeps touching it.
** Darryl tries checking his testicles for lumps at the table and a prison warder thinks he's masturbating.to!
* ADateWithRosiePalms:
** Sharon tells Chris the only reason his testicle is expanding is because he keeps touching it.
** Darryl tries checking his testicles for lumps at the table and a prison warder thinks he's masturbating.
Changed line(s) 38 (click to see context) from:
-->'''Sharon''': I've told you Trace, they won't suit him y'know.
to:
-->'''Sharon''': I've told you Trace, you, Trace; they won't suit him y'know.
Changed line(s) 49 (click to see context) from:
* MistakenForMasturbating: An officer believes that Darryl is masturbating when he was really checking to ensure that he doesn't have any lumps on his testacles.
to:
* MistakenForMasturbating: An officer believes that Darryl is masturbating when he was really checking to ensure that he doesn't have any lumps on his testacles.testicles.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 57 (click to see context) from:
-->'''Sharon''': She only knows a dozen words of English, an' four o' them are "Sharon ya lazy fat bitch!".
to:
-->'''Sharon''': She only knows a dozen words of English, an' four o' them are "Sharon "Sharon, ya lazy fat bitch!".
Changed line(s) 80 (click to see context) from:
* TwoWordsICantCount: Sharon claims four of the only English words Chris' mum knows are "Sharon ya lazy fat bitch!". Tracey calls her out on this error.
to:
* TwoWordsICantCount: Sharon claims four of the only English words Chris' mum knows are "Sharon "Sharon, ya lazy fat bitch!". Tracey calls her out on this error.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 8,9 (click to see context) from:
Chris wants Sharon to visit him, but she tells him that she plans to sell her wedding ring and forget she ever met him. Then Chris reveals that one of his testicles is expanding and causing him pain, but Sharon doesn't believe him, thanks to his history of lying. It's not long before he is soon diagnosed with a malignant tumor in the testicle and has to go to hospital. She goes to see him and Chris says he still loves her, but Sharon still wants their relationship to end. Tracey is annoyed by this, but Sharon just wants to move on. She does agree to continue seeing Chris on occasion though.
to:
Chris wants is getting extremely desperate to see his wife, but Sharon to visit him, but she tells him that she plans to sell her wedding ring and forget she ever met is as usual uninterested in hearing about him. Then Unfortunately for her, Chris' mum is also asking around and she is forced into seeing him. During said meeting, Chris reveals tries to tell her that one of his testicles is expanding and causing him pain, swelling, but Sharon she doesn't believe him, thanks him and tells him that she doesn't like him.
As Sharon is trying tohis history of lying. It's not long before he is soon diagnosed with pick out a new surname, however, the prison calls to inform them that Chris has a malignant tumor in the on his testicle and has that he needs to go have it removed. He wants Sharon up there, but she's reluctant at first until Dorien tells her that she'll regret it. They have a nice conversation for once but Chris expects her to hospital. She goes visit him again, making Sharon feel trapped. Still, in spite of her feelings for him, Tracey manages to see guilt-trip her into seeing him and Chris says he still loves her, but Sharon still wants their relationship choosing to end. Tracey is annoyed by this, but Sharon just wants to move on. She does agree to continue seeing Chris on occasion though.
remain with him.
As Sharon is trying to
Added DiffLines:
* OverlyLongName: Sharon once again complains about her lengthy surname of Theodopolopodous, claiming that it doesn't fit on envelopes.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 18 (click to see context) from:
* BaitAndSwitch: Sharon gave Chris a right hander every birthday. He still thinks she shouldn't have hit him.
to:
* BaitAndSwitch: Sharon gave Chris a right hander right-hander every birthday. He still thinks she shouldn't have hit him.
* ComicallyMissingThePoint: When Chris mentions having a "problem downstairs", Sharon thinks he means his feet (it's actually his testicles).
Changed line(s) 26 (click to see context) from:
* CreepyCrossdresser: Darryl mentions that Reg Hollis on C wing wears stockings and suspenders.
to:
* CreepyCrossdresser: Darryl mentions that Reg Hollis on C wing not only wears stockings and suspenders.suspenders, but can also put you off your dinner.
* TheGhost: Andy, a cousin of Chris who Sharon and Chris attended the wedding of.
Changed line(s) 39 (click to see context) from:
** Tracey tells Sharon her abandoning Chris after his diagnosis would be a real kick in the nuts.
to:
** Tracey tells Sharon her that abandoning Chris after his diagnosis would be a real kick in the nuts.
* IWarnedYou: Upon hearing that Chris is ill, Tracey's reaction is to say that she had warned her sister that he was properly ill but had been ignored.
* {{Malaproper}}: Chris confuses the word "testicles" with "tentacles".
* MistakenForMasturbating: An officer believes that Darryl is masturbating when he was really checking to ensure that he doesn't have any lumps on his testacles.
* {{Narcissist}}: In spite of Chris' claims, Sharon believes that the only person that Chris loves is him.
* {{Malaproper}}: Chris confuses the word "testicles" with "tentacles".
* MistakenForMasturbating: An officer believes that Darryl is masturbating when he was really checking to ensure that he doesn't have any lumps on his testacles.
* {{Narcissist}}: In spite of Chris' claims, Sharon believes that the only person that Chris loves is him.
Changed line(s) 60 (click to see context) from:
** When Sharon talks about her jealously at Tracey's life, Dorien remarks that she couldn't see Ivana Trump being sacked with envy.
to:
** When Sharon talks about her jealously jealousy at Tracey's life, Dorien remarks that she couldn't see Ivana Trump being sacked with envy.
* SickEpisode: Chris falls ill from a malignant tumor in his testicle this episode and has to get it removed.
Changed line(s) 72,73 (click to see context) from:
* WhyDontYouJustShootHim: Tracey asks why Sharon doesn't just divorce him if she hates him so much. Sharon replies that the process is too time-consuming and a pain.
to:
* WhyDontYouJustShootHim: Tracey asks why Sharon doesn't just divorce him Chris if she hates him so much. Sharon replies that the process is too time-consuming and a pain.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 18,21 (click to see context) from:
* BaitAndSwitch:
** Sharon gave Chris a right hander every birthday. He still thinks she shouldn't have hit him.
** Sharon discussing why she married Chris:
--->'''Sharon''': Then along come this bloke that promised me everything Tracey 'ad. Then he got me so called "best mate" pregnant an' 'ad t'marry 'er. Chris got me on the rebound.
** Sharon gave Chris a right hander every birthday. He still thinks she shouldn't have hit him.
** Sharon discussing why she married Chris:
--->'''Sharon''': Then along come this bloke that promised me everything Tracey 'ad. Then he got me so called "best mate" pregnant an' 'ad t'marry 'er. Chris got me on the rebound.
to:
* BaitAndSwitch:
**BaitAndSwitch: Sharon gave Chris a right hander every birthday. He still thinks she shouldn't have hit him.
** * BaitAndSwitchComment: Sharon discussing why she married Chris:
--->'''Sharon''': -->'''Sharon''': Then along come this bloke that promised me everything Tracey 'ad. Then he got me so called "best mate" pregnant an' 'ad t'marry 'er. Chris got me on the rebound.
**
Changed line(s) 51 (click to see context) from:
* OneWordTitle: The name of the episode is called "Parting".
to:
* OnTheRebound: Chris got Sharon after her best mate had stolen her man.
* OneWordTitle: The name of the episode iscalled "Parting".
* OneWordTitle: The name of the episode is
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 4 (click to see context) from:
to:
-->-- '''Tracey Stubbs''' cleaning the kitchen.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 20 (click to see context) from:
-->'''Sharon''': Then along come this bloke that promised me everything Tracey 'ad. Then he got me so called "best mate" pregnant an' 'ad t'marry 'er. Chris got me on the rebound.
to:
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 3,4 (click to see context) from:
-->'''Tracey''': Look at th' state o' this unit. It's got more sticky fingerprints on it than Dorien's underwear!
to:
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
* BritsLoveTea: Sharon bemoans how hard it is to get a proper cup of tea overseas.
Deleted line(s) 64 (click to see context) :
* SpotOfTea: Sharon bemoans how hard it is to get a proper cup of tea overseas.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Added DiffLines:
* SpeedSex: Chris tells Sharon to hop in bed with him because he'll be quick.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 60 (click to see context) from:
** Sharon compares Chris to UsefulNotes/JohnWayne.
to:
** Sharon compares Chris to UsefulNotes/JohnWayne.Creator/JohnWayne.
Changed line(s) 63 (click to see context) from:
* TakeThat: When Sharon believes that Chris is lying, she states that he's "worse than a ''[[UsefulNotes/BritishNewspapers Sun]]'' reporter!"
to:
* TakeThat: SpotOfTea: Sharon bemoans how hard it is to get a proper cup of tea overseas.
* TakeThat:
** When Sharon believes that Chris is lying, she states that he's"worse worse than a ''[[UsefulNotes/BritishNewspapers Sun]]'' reporter!"reporter.
** Sharon asks Tracey if she wants the Nobel Prize for smartarses.
** Sharon calls UsefulNotes/JackTheRipper, UsefulNotes/BenitoMussolini and Arthur Scargill toerags who aren't husband material.
* TwoWordsICantCount: Sharon claims four of the only English words Chris' mum knows are "Sharon ya lazy fat bitch!". Tracey calls her out on this error.
* TakeThat:
** When Sharon believes that Chris is lying, she states that he's
** Sharon asks Tracey if she wants the Nobel Prize for smartarses.
** Sharon calls UsefulNotes/JackTheRipper, UsefulNotes/BenitoMussolini and Arthur Scargill toerags who aren't husband material.
* TwoWordsICantCount: Sharon claims four of the only English words Chris' mum knows are "Sharon ya lazy fat bitch!". Tracey calls her out on this error.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
-->'''Tracey''': Look at th' state o' this unit. It's got more sticky fingerprints on it than Dorien's underwear!
* AnalogyBackfire: When Chris tells Sharon he's got a problem downstairs, she thinks he's talking about his feet.
Changed line(s) 12 (click to see context) from:
-->'''Sharon''': No, it's the local convent! They want to know if you're still interested in joining.
to:
-->'''Sharon''': No, No it's the local convent! They convent, want to know if you're still interested in joining.joinin'.
Changed line(s) 14,15 (click to see context) from:
* BaitAndSwitch: Sharon discussing why she married Chris:
-->'''Sharon''': Then along comes this bloke that promised me everything Tracey had. Then he married my best mate. Chris got me on the rebound.
-->'''Sharon''': Then along comes this bloke that promised me everything Tracey had. Then he married my best mate. Chris got me on the rebound.
to:
* BaitAndSwitch: BaitAndSwitch:
** Sharon gave Chris a right hander every birthday. He still thinks she shouldn't have hit him.
** Sharon discussing why she married Chris:
-->'''Sharon''': Then alongcomes come this bloke that promised me everything Tracey had. 'ad. Then he married my best mate.got me so called "best mate" pregnant an' 'ad t'marry 'er. Chris got me on the rebound.
** Sharon gave Chris a right hander every birthday. He still thinks she shouldn't have hit him.
** Sharon discussing why she married Chris:
-->'''Sharon''': Then along
Changed line(s) 17 (click to see context) from:
* ContinuityNod: This is not the first time that Chris is stated to have [[Recap/BirdsOfAFeatherS1E1Nicked cheated on Sharon in the back of a car]].
to:
* ContinuityNod: ContinuityNod:
** Chris being [[Recap/BirdsOfAFeatherS1E4WomensTroubles sterile]] is brought up again.
** This is not the first time that Chris is stated to have [[Recap/BirdsOfAFeatherS1E1Nicked cheated on Sharon in the back of acar]].car]].
* CreepyCrossdresser: Darryl mentions that Reg Hollis on C wing wears stockings and suspenders.
** Chris being [[Recap/BirdsOfAFeatherS1E4WomensTroubles sterile]] is brought up again.
** This is not the first time that Chris is stated to have [[Recap/BirdsOfAFeatherS1E1Nicked cheated on Sharon in the back of a
* CreepyCrossdresser: Darryl mentions that Reg Hollis on C wing wears stockings and suspenders.
Changed line(s) 20 (click to see context) from:
-->'''Sharon''': I've got a blow-lamp I'd like to use on part of 'im.
to:
-->'''Sharon''': I've got a blow-lamp I'd like to use introduce certain parts of 'is anatomy to!
* ADateWithRosiePalms:
** Sharon tells Chris the only reason his testicle is expanding is because he keeps touching it.
** Darryl tries checking his testicles for lumps at the table and a prison warder thinks he's masturbating.
* DeadpanSnarker: Sharon in a bid to wear Tracey's pearl earrings.
-->'''Tracey''': Well bloody well get 'em off! I'm late f'visitin' now, you know they're Darryl's favourites.
-->'''Sharon''': I've told you Trace, they won't suit him y'know.
* FeeFiFauxPas: Tracey tells Chris to cheer up because he'll be out of hospital soon, but Chris reminds her he'll be going straight back to prison.
* FictionalDocument: Dorien reads ''Surnames and Their Meanings'' to help Sharon choose a new one.
* GroinAttack:
** Tracey tells Sharon her abandoning Chris after his diagnosis would be a real kick in the nuts.
** Sharon drops a bad of grapes onpart of 'im.Chris' crotch after his surgery.
* HistoricalCharacterConfusion: Sharon mixes up UsefulNotes/JackTheRipper, UsefulNotes/BenitoMussolini and Arthur Scargill.
* ADateWithRosiePalms:
** Sharon tells Chris the only reason his testicle is expanding is because he keeps touching it.
** Darryl tries checking his testicles for lumps at the table and a prison warder thinks he's masturbating.
* DeadpanSnarker: Sharon in a bid to wear Tracey's pearl earrings.
-->'''Tracey''': Well bloody well get 'em off! I'm late f'visitin' now, you know they're Darryl's favourites.
-->'''Sharon''': I've told you Trace, they won't suit him y'know.
* FeeFiFauxPas: Tracey tells Chris to cheer up because he'll be out of hospital soon, but Chris reminds her he'll be going straight back to prison.
* FictionalDocument: Dorien reads ''Surnames and Their Meanings'' to help Sharon choose a new one.
* GroinAttack:
** Tracey tells Sharon her abandoning Chris after his diagnosis would be a real kick in the nuts.
** Sharon drops a bad of grapes on
* HistoricalCharacterConfusion: Sharon mixes up UsefulNotes/JackTheRipper, UsefulNotes/BenitoMussolini and Arthur Scargill.
Deleted line(s) 22 (click to see context) :
* MeaningfulName: Turns out that Stubbs means "short and fat". Note that Sharon is both the shortest and the heaviest looking of the girls.
* ObnoxiousInLaws: Sharon hates Chris' mum.
-->'''Sharon''': She only knows a dozen words of English, an' four o' them are "Sharon ya lazy fat bitch!".
-->'''Sharon''': She only knows a dozen words of English, an' four o' them are "Sharon ya lazy fat bitch!".
* PetTheDog: The policeman in Chris' room lets him and Sharon have some alone time when asked.
* ReallyGetsAround: Chris was having sex with every woman on his floor, except for Sharon.
* ReallyGetsAround: Chris was having sex with every woman on his floor, except for Sharon.
* SexlessMarriage: Sharon claims her and Chris only had a tumble every six months.
Changed line(s) 31 (click to see context) from:
** Most of the surnames that Sharon considers are these, including [[Franchise/JamesBond Bond]] and [[Series/{{Dallas}} Erwing]].
to:
** Most of the surnames that Sharon considers are these, including [[Music/KylieMinogue Minogue]], [[Franchise/JamesBond Bond]] and [[Series/{{Dallas}} Erwing]].Ewing]].
** Dorien quotes ''Film/{{Casablanca}}'' when telling Sharon to visit Chris in hospital.
** Chris remembers dancing to "The Birdie Song" at his cousin Andy's wedding.
** Dorien quotes ''Film/{{Casablanca}}'' when telling Sharon to visit Chris in hospital.
** Chris remembers dancing to "The Birdie Song" at his cousin Andy's wedding.
Added DiffLines:
** Tracey calls Sharon the most mistreated wife since UsefulNotes/AnneBoleyn.
** Sharon compares Chris to UsefulNotes/JohnWayne.
** Chris uses UsefulNotes/AdolfHitler as proof you can live a full life with only one testicle.
** Sharon compares Chris to UsefulNotes/JohnWayne.
** Chris uses UsefulNotes/AdolfHitler as proof you can live a full life with only one testicle.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/parting.jpg]]
Changed line(s) 21 (click to see context) from:
* NoodleIncident: Sharon and Chris once had a day out at Fontwell Races five years ago.
to:
* NoodleIncident: NoodleIncident:
** Sharon and Chris once had a day out at Fontwell Races five years ago.
** Sharon and Chris once had a day out at Fontwell Races five years ago.
Changed line(s) 23 (click to see context) from:
** Chris and Sharon's reminiscences are these, such as the time they went to a nightclub in Clacton and Chris got sick on the Chilli Con Carne. Notably, these incidents usually had them being paralytic.
to:
** Chris and Sharon's reminiscences are these, such as the time they went to a nightclub in Clacton and Chris got sick on the Chilli Con Carne.chilli con carne. Notably, these incidents usually had them being paralytic.
Changed line(s) 31 (click to see context) from:
* TakeThat: When Sharon believes that Chris is lying, she states that he's "worse than a [[UsefulNotes/BritishNewspapers Sun]] reporter!"
to:
* TakeThat: When Sharon believes that Chris is lying, she states that he's "worse than a [[UsefulNotes/BritishNewspapers Sun]] ''[[UsefulNotes/BritishNewspapers Sun]]'' reporter!"
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 30 (click to see context) from:
** Sharon and Chris briefly discuss Creator/JackieKennedy, including the fact that her second husband (Aristotle Onassis) was Greek.
to:
** Sharon and Chris briefly discuss Creator/JackieKennedy, UsefulNotes/JacquelineKennedy, including the fact that her second husband (Aristotle Onassis) was Greek.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 32 (click to see context) from:
* UnusualEuphenism: Chris refers to his testicles as his "tentacles". {{Subverted}} however when it turns out that that is what he legitimately thinks they are called.
to:
* UnusualEuphenism: UnusualEuphemism: Chris refers to his testicles as his "tentacles". {{Subverted}} however when it turns out that that is what he legitimately thinks they are called.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 15 (click to see context) from:
* ContinuityNod: This is not the first time that Chris [[Recap/BirdsOfAFeatherS1E1Nicked cheated on Sharon in the back of a car]].
to:
* ContinuityNod: This is not the first time that Chris is stated to have [[Recap/BirdsOfAFeatherS1E1Nicked cheated on Sharon in the back of a car]].
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 10 (click to see context) from:
-->'''Sharon''': No, it's the local convent! Want to know if you're still interested in joining.
to:
-->'''Sharon''': No, it's the local convent! Want They want to know if you're still interested in joining.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 9,10 (click to see context) from:
'''Dorien''': Was that the hospital?
'''Sharon''': No, it's the local convent! Want to know if you're still interested in joining.
'''Sharon''': No, it's the local convent! Want to know if you're still interested in joining.
to:
Added DiffLines:
* ContinuityNod: This is not the first time that Chris [[Recap/BirdsOfAFeatherS1E1Nicked cheated on Sharon in the back of a car]].
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Added DiffLines:
* Date First Aired: 29/11/1990
Chris wants Sharon to visit him, but she tells him that she plans to sell her wedding ring and forget she ever met him. Then Chris reveals that one of his testicles is expanding and causing him pain, but Sharon doesn't believe him, thanks to his history of lying. It's not long before he is soon diagnosed with a malignant tumor in the testicle and has to go to hospital. She goes to see him and Chris says he still loves her, but Sharon still wants their relationship to end. Tracey is annoyed by this, but Sharon just wants to move on. She does agree to continue seeing Chris on occasion though.
----
!!Tropes in this episode:
* AskAStupidQuestion: Happens when Dorien comes in on Sharon taking a phone call:
'''Dorien''': Was that the hospital?
'''Sharon''': No, it's the local convent! Want to know if you're still interested in joining.
* AutoErotica: Chris briefly reminisces about the time he and Sharon had sex in the back of their Capri. Well, until Sharon reminds him that it wasn't with her.
* BaitAndSwitch: Sharon discussing why she married Chris:
-->'''Sharon''': Then along comes this bloke that promised me everything Tracey had. Then he married my best mate. Chris got me on the rebound.
* {{Blackmail}}: Sharon briefly thinks that Chris is trying to pull this by saying that he has some money stashed away which she can have if she stays with him.
* CryingWolf: Sharon initially doesn't believe Chris when he complains of swelling in his testicle due to his history of lying and manipulations. Turns out that it was indeed serious.
* CutHisHeartOutWithASpoon: Sharon, stating her feelings for Chris at that point.
-->'''Sharon''': I've got a blow-lamp I'd like to use on part of 'im.
* HorribleHousing: Before Sharon married Chris, she was living with her aunt in a damp council next to a bunch of dustbins in Oxton.
* MeaningfulName: Turns out that Stubbs means "short and fat". Note that Sharon is both the shortest and the heaviest looking of the girls.
* NoodleIncident: Sharon and Chris once had a day out at Fontwell Races five years ago.
** Chris once tried to get £200 off a pools winner for a new kidney.
** Chris and Sharon's reminiscences are these, such as the time they went to a nightclub in Clacton and Chris got sick on the Chilli Con Carne. Notably, these incidents usually had them being paralytic.
** Sharon once left Chris and stayed with another girl until Chris convinced her to stay by redecorating the place.
* OneWordTitle: The name of the episode is called "Parting".
* RecognitionFailure: Chris thought Einstein was a name for a German lager.
* ShoutOut:
** Most of the surnames that Sharon considers are these, including [[Franchise/JamesBond Bond]] and [[Series/{{Dallas}} Erwing]].
** When Sharon talks about her jealously at Tracey's life, Dorien remarks that she couldn't see Ivana Trump being sacked with envy.
** Sharon and Chris briefly discuss Creator/JackieKennedy, including the fact that her second husband (Aristotle Onassis) was Greek.
* TakeThat: When Sharon believes that Chris is lying, she states that he's "worse than a [[UsefulNotes/BritishNewspapers Sun]] reporter!"
* UnusualEuphenism: Chris refers to his testicles as his "tentacles". {{Subverted}} however when it turns out that that is what he legitimately thinks they are called.
* WhyDontYouJustShootHim: Tracey asks why Sharon doesn't just divorce him if she hates him so much. Sharon replies that the process is too time-consuming and a pain.
----
Chris wants Sharon to visit him, but she tells him that she plans to sell her wedding ring and forget she ever met him. Then Chris reveals that one of his testicles is expanding and causing him pain, but Sharon doesn't believe him, thanks to his history of lying. It's not long before he is soon diagnosed with a malignant tumor in the testicle and has to go to hospital. She goes to see him and Chris says he still loves her, but Sharon still wants their relationship to end. Tracey is annoyed by this, but Sharon just wants to move on. She does agree to continue seeing Chris on occasion though.
----
!!Tropes in this episode:
* AskAStupidQuestion: Happens when Dorien comes in on Sharon taking a phone call:
'''Dorien''': Was that the hospital?
'''Sharon''': No, it's the local convent! Want to know if you're still interested in joining.
* AutoErotica: Chris briefly reminisces about the time he and Sharon had sex in the back of their Capri. Well, until Sharon reminds him that it wasn't with her.
* BaitAndSwitch: Sharon discussing why she married Chris:
-->'''Sharon''': Then along comes this bloke that promised me everything Tracey had. Then he married my best mate. Chris got me on the rebound.
* {{Blackmail}}: Sharon briefly thinks that Chris is trying to pull this by saying that he has some money stashed away which she can have if she stays with him.
* CryingWolf: Sharon initially doesn't believe Chris when he complains of swelling in his testicle due to his history of lying and manipulations. Turns out that it was indeed serious.
* CutHisHeartOutWithASpoon: Sharon, stating her feelings for Chris at that point.
-->'''Sharon''': I've got a blow-lamp I'd like to use on part of 'im.
* HorribleHousing: Before Sharon married Chris, she was living with her aunt in a damp council next to a bunch of dustbins in Oxton.
* MeaningfulName: Turns out that Stubbs means "short and fat". Note that Sharon is both the shortest and the heaviest looking of the girls.
* NoodleIncident: Sharon and Chris once had a day out at Fontwell Races five years ago.
** Chris once tried to get £200 off a pools winner for a new kidney.
** Chris and Sharon's reminiscences are these, such as the time they went to a nightclub in Clacton and Chris got sick on the Chilli Con Carne. Notably, these incidents usually had them being paralytic.
** Sharon once left Chris and stayed with another girl until Chris convinced her to stay by redecorating the place.
* OneWordTitle: The name of the episode is called "Parting".
* RecognitionFailure: Chris thought Einstein was a name for a German lager.
* ShoutOut:
** Most of the surnames that Sharon considers are these, including [[Franchise/JamesBond Bond]] and [[Series/{{Dallas}} Erwing]].
** When Sharon talks about her jealously at Tracey's life, Dorien remarks that she couldn't see Ivana Trump being sacked with envy.
** Sharon and Chris briefly discuss Creator/JackieKennedy, including the fact that her second husband (Aristotle Onassis) was Greek.
* TakeThat: When Sharon believes that Chris is lying, she states that he's "worse than a [[UsefulNotes/BritishNewspapers Sun]] reporter!"
* UnusualEuphenism: Chris refers to his testicles as his "tentacles". {{Subverted}} however when it turns out that that is what he legitimately thinks they are called.
* WhyDontYouJustShootHim: Tracey asks why Sharon doesn't just divorce him if she hates him so much. Sharon replies that the process is too time-consuming and a pain.
----
