ITV's telethon has gripped the nation and while some are willing to give, others are on the take. Meanwhile, Alan gets some unexpected attention, Comedy, starring Oliver Savell.

An away game feels like the perfect opportunity for a father and son bonding session, while Christine's party takes a raucous turn. Comedy, starring Oliver Savell.

As a heatwave looms Alan tries to write about the man of his dreams, which proves tricky given they're in the same class, making Alan as hot and bothered as the temperature outside. Comedy, starring Oliver Savell.

Alan gets a shock about his future, while Christine gives an ill-judged interview in the local paper that causes friction on the close. Comedy, starring Oliver Savell.

With the stress of the Cobblers trying to stay top of the league taking its toll, Christine strong-arms Graham into having a caravan mini-break in Great Yarmouth.

Between a Dad managing a 4th Division football club and friends ditching him for being camp, Alan wants to change. Should he go against his instincts and become a footballer?

A vicious stray Alsatian in the close forces the Carrs to have some unexpected quality time together, but the front room starts to resemble a pressure cooker.

A brilliant but troubled striker gives the Cobblers a lifeline. While keen birdwatcher Alan becomes eagle eyed at news of a pelican on the loose.

The Close has a problem with knickers being snatched from washing lines and windows being peeped into, so Alan eagerly decides to play detective, even if it clashes with his 12th birthday.

It's BCG day at Alan's school and he decides to pull a sickie. With Christine otherwise disposed it's up to a begrudging Graham to play nursemaid.