Not Going Out Season 1 Episode 4 Stress

Tim and Lee are stuck in a lift together and it doesn't take long for Tim to start feeling the stress. With no mobile phone signal and the prospect of a long wait, Tim soon starts to feel the panic rising. Lee, as ever, takes a more laid-back approach, sitting down on the floor and trying to relax. This frustrates Tim, who can't understand how Lee can be so calm in such a situation.

As the minutes tick by, Tim's stress levels continue to rise and he starts to argue with Lee, blaming him for their predicament. Meanwhile, Lucy is on the outside trying to help but the lift engineer is nowhere to be found. She recruits Kate to help her find the engineer and soon they discover that there are a lot of people stuck in lifts across the building.

As the temperature in the lift starts to rise, Tim becomes more and more agitated and eventually starts to hyperventilate. Lee advises him on how to control his breathing and gradually he starts to calm down. They pass the time by playing games but the tension in the air is palpable and it's clear that Tim is still feeling stressed.

When the engineer finally arrives, it's to find Tim and Lee lying on the floor, exhausted from their ordeal. As they emerge into the daylight, Tim is grateful to be out of the lift but still shaken up by the experience. Meanwhile, Lee seems completely unfazed by it all.

The episode touches on the issue of stress and how different people deal with it. Tim is clearly someone who struggles to cope with stress and is prone to panic attacks. Lee, on the other hand, is able to remain calm and relaxed even in the most stressful situations. The two characters provide an interesting contrast and offer different ways of approaching stress.

Overall, the episode is a lighthearted look at a potentially stressful situation. While it touches on some serious issues, such as panic attacks and claustrophobia, it does so in a humorous and engaging way. The banter between Tim and Lee is a particular highlight, as is the dynamic between Lucy and Kate as they try to find the missing lift engineer. Fans of the show will enjoy this episode and newcomers will find it a good introduction to the series.