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.

Director: Al Campbell

Writer: N/A

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.

Director: Al Campbell

Writer: James May

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.

Director: Al Campbell

Writer: Gaby Hull

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?

Director: Al Campbell

Writer: N/A

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.

Director: Al Campbell

Writer: Lucy Montgomery

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.

Director: Al Campbell

Writer: Gaby Hull

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.

Director: Al Campbell

Writer: Gaby Hull

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.

Director: Al Campbell

Writer: Gaby Hull

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.

Director: Al Campbell

Writer: Phoebe Eclair-Powell

When she can't remember what a shoe is called, Linda visits her doctor.

Director: Al Campbell

Writer: Bridget Christie

Linda's thinking about going home - until she learns that the forest is under threat.

Director: Al Campbell

Writer: Bridget Christie

The Verderer decides to start living in a tree. Linda gets an angry visit from her sister.

Director: Al Campbell

Writer: Bridget Christie

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?

Director: Al Campbell

Writer: N/A

It's Eel Festival eve, and Linda helps Joy and the Eel sisters with the final preparations.

Director: Al Campbell

Writer: Bridget Christie

The town is buzzing on Eel Festival day. But the harmony is soon broken...<

Director: Al Campbell

Writer: Bridget Christie

Linda meets the mysterious Pig Man while she's searching for an old time capsule.

Director: Al Campbell

Writer: Bridget Christie