Faith discovers her ex-husband, John, is coming to England for their goddaughter's wedding.

Joe prepares to take his driving test, while Bill anticipates the board's decision on confirming his position as the magazine's editor.

Faith has a temperature and has to stay in bed. As a result, Bill has to search for someone else to accompany him to the magazine's annual dinner.

Faith finally has enough of her offspring's demands and decides to move out to teach them a lesson.

Joe is having a bad day and decides not to go to work, causing Faith to worry about him.

Bill takes Faith to Scotland to spend a weekend with his mother.

Everyone is dismayed by Joe's decision to marry Louise. Could an old face from the past change his mind?

Bill and Faith attempt to marry again. Will it all go according to plan this time round?

Now that Hannah has left for university in Liverpool, Faith, enjoying the extra space, is none-too-pleased when Joe is keen to accommodate an Italian exchange student.

Faith's new job for a health magazine makes her more aware of health-related issues, and she begins advising everyone else on how they should eat and live.

Liza leaves her job as Vista's editor, paving the way for Bill to take over the magazine's top job.

Faith comes over all protective when Joe starts college. Meanwhile, Richard organises a charity week at the wine bar.

Hannah begins a relationship with the wine bar's new pianist, who just so happens to be married.

Faith gets very excited over Joe's eighteenth birthday. But will her plans for a big family occasion be spoiled?

Domestic strife returns when Bill and Faith decide to add a conservatory to the rear of their premises.

With certain areas of the house in need of decoration, Bill is given a preview of what living with two teenagers will be like.

Faith introduces Bill to her children as they prepare to move in together.

Bill gives Faith a weekend at a health farm for a birthday present, leaving him in charge at the house on his own for the first time.

When Bill is taken ill with food poisoning, he learns what it's like being with Faith twenty-four hours a day.

In spite of Liza's interference, Bill and Faith are reconciled and Faith suggests Bill goes to watch Joe playing football.

Bill asks Faith to go out with him for the evening. But when she is unable to because of her commitments at home, he criticises her lack of spontaneity.

Bill and Faith decide to take the plunge and marry forthwith. But they find that such split decisions often have repercussions…

Faith is worried that she has been neglecting Hannah and Joe by spending too much time with Bill.

Faith is not enjoying teaching Hannah to drive, and challenges Bill to attempt the task.

Bill cuts all his ties with his bachelor lifestyle when he decides to sell his flat to Liza.

With Hannah and Joe growing up, Faith contemplates having a baby with Bill.

Richard offers Bill the opportunity to launch Vista magazine in America, which would mean emigrating.

Faith is looking forward to having some friends from Australia over to dinner.

What with Bill worrying about his image and Hilary's new toy boy, Faith is beginning to feel old.

Liza gets taken in, Joe gets a job, and Bill gets a year older.