Things are looking up for the Carrs - the Cobblers are in the quarter finals, Alan's got a part in the play and Angela's marriage has taken a nosedive. Can the good times last?

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.

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.

Alan gets the acting bug at the school Drama club but Christine becomes concerned when he comes home from school with a black eye. How did he get it and who gave it to him?

Christine is desperate for a night out. At school, Alan struggles with bullies and wants to hide his Dad's identity.

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?