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Growing Up

★ 8.2 15 votes 1996–2001 6 seasons · 128 episodes Ended MediaCorp Channel 5
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Starring
Kay Tong LimAndrew SeowSteven LimIrin GanJamie YeoCatherine Sng
Starring
Kay Tong LimAndrew SeowSteven LimIrin GanJamie YeoCatherine Sng

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About

An award-winning drama, "Growing Up" is the answer to Singapore in the sixties and seventies. The earlier seasons see stern father Mr Tay struggling to hold onto a familiar way of life amidst tumultuous changes that threaten to tear the family apart. Some of the most memorable moments include the death of Mrs Tay, which left the Tay family devastated; Vicki's divorce from her unfaithful doctor husband; Tammy graduating from university; David's decision to move to England; and Gary's marriage to Karen. In the latest season, expect more drama when Gary commits adultery, Karen suffers from a miscarriage, and Vicki's son contracts leukaemia. Expect to also see two new faces: Aileen Tan, who plays Mr. Tay's love interest; and Cynthia Koh, who plays Gary's mistress.

All Seasons

Season 11996
0139h 55m
Local English drama goes nostalgic! Rediffusion radio, the wayang, the Beatles..icons which evoke memories of the 60's in this new series. It charts the ups and downs of the Tay family living in the era as seen through the eyes of the second son (Steven Lim). Lim Kay Tong plays the stern patriarch; Wee Soon Hui, the typical stoic mother and Andrew Seow as a James Dean--like rebel.
Season 21997
02217h 28m
It's 1968 and David is part of the second batch to be enlisted into NS, to the distress of Mrs Tay. Meanwhile, Vicky is in a dilemma - should she go to the Teachers Training College or join Whiteley's Department Store to pursue her interest in fashion.
Season 31998
02620h 49m
New developments in the third season, the Tay family moves into the 1970's. The family has moved to a three-room HDB flat in Toa Payoh in 1972, while Mrs Tay dies.
Season 41999
02620h 37m
The return of the popular local series set in Singapore in the 60s. This season, Vicky becomes a mother, and has a busy time juggling her maternal duties with running a boutique and searching for a new love. Gary settles down in his work and gets involved with several girls in succession before finding the perfect wife. The rest of the family also have their ups and downs, but as is always in the world of the Tays, things turn out right in the end.
Season 52000
02620h 33m
All grown up and into their fifth season, the Tay kids find themselves up against temptations, tragedies and, generally, trying time. Aileen Tan and Cynthia Koh cross over to play love interests.
Season 62001
01511h 7m
After so many years of being with each other, Tay and Mae finally decide they can't be friends forever and so decide to get married. Poh Choo emigrates to Singapore with her husband Jimmy and daughter Li Lien. And for the first time in years, she and Jimmy will live together with their son, Chee Keong.

Full Cast & Crew

Cast

Kay Tong Lim Charlie, Mr Tay
Andrew Seow Gary Tay
Steven Lim David Tay
Irin Gan Vicky Tay
Jamie Yeo Tammy Tay
Catherine Sng Mrs. Chong
Amy Cheng Karen
Soon Hui Wee Mrs Tay, Soo Mei, Mrs. Tay
Mohan Govindasamy, Govin
Aileen Tan Mae, Mae Low

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