The Best Episodes Directed By Al Campbell

A new couple moves into number 9 Mulberry Close, but the sinister sounds coming from within inevitably raise the suspicions of their neighbours.

The first of a new series that sees James May on a mission to save modern man - from themselves. From his Man Lab HQ, James and his team set out on a series of action-packed challenges that will help modern man relearn some of the vital skills, once cherished by his forefathers, that are now in danger of being lost forever. In this episode, we learn how to defuse an unexploded bomb, build a kitchen out of concrete, how to serenade a woman, transform a fishfinger sandwich, and create the world's first motorised picnic table.

Kim faces her dad's killer in an epic showdown while Jay tells a disapproving Nicky that he plans to propose to his girlfriend, Beth. As Kim appears battered and bloody from the fight, having learned from Jimmy that the world is not about to end, she confronts Nicky who comes clean with disastrous consequences.

Before Kim has a moment to cope with the fallout of her mother's deception, Brooks and Thompson's plan to use Jay to track them down backfires.

As the gang reach the safety of the cabin, Kim finds herself back where she started, her plans now shattered and her mum's lies revealed.

Blake saves a man from leaping to his death from a bridge. The poor guy probably just needs someone to talk to. But is it a good idea to bring him back home?

Kim sets out into the real world for the first time on a secret mission. But after encountering hapless brothers Nicky and Jay at their local pub, a seemingly harmless prank sets in motion a series of events that sees them all on the run from murderous gangsters.

After kidnapping her daughter from Jimmy's, Tina is forced to return to the gangster's mansion with Kim, just in time to save Nicky and Jay from being executed.

Unaware they're now being hunted by Brooks and Thompson on the orders of Jimmy's daughter, the mysterious Terri, Kim finally stands up to her mum.

Linda receives a visit from her sister, who's furious at her for leaving. Meanwhile, The Verderer comes up with a way to stop the developers: living in a tree.

It's Eel Festival eve, and Linda joins up with Joy and the Eel sisters to help with the final preparations. But she soon starts feeling guilty about her big secret.

Eel Festival day has arrived, and the town is buzzing with excitement. Even honorary 'Eel Child' The Verderer comes down from his tree to celebrate. But the harmony is soon broken...

Shane and Clifford have a plan to abduct the wife of a wealthy hedge fund manager. If he won’t pay them the money, they’ll snip her ears off to prove they mean business. Everything in the plan depends on everyone playing their part right to the end. It’s totally foolproof - isn’t it?

Linda considers returning to her old life - until she discovers that a building development threatens the future of the forest.

Linda heads into the forest to search for a time capsule she hid when she was 10, and meets the mysterious Pig Man, who may know more about the capsule than he's letting on.

Linda can't remember what a shoe is called. She's sure it's early-onset dementia. When she finds out it's the menopause, she moves to a caravan in the Forest of Dean to reconnect with her youth.