One in five British adults admits to having an affair, whilst a third says they thought about it.

Of those who say they have had an affair, only half have stopped at one.

A quarter had two affairs, whilst 20% had three or more.

Women are flattered by the attention of a stranger, are emotionally neglected, or deprived of sexual gratification in their relationship to seek solace in the arms of another.

Men too enjoy the flattery, but usually express dissatisfaction with their sex life.

Both enjoy the thrill of the chase, and its illicit outcome.

"Cheats" is a true tale of modern infidelity, how it begins, why it begins, and the disastrous consequences it has on the lives of four couples.