Changing Ends

Big League Player

Christine is desperate for Graham to take her on a night out. At school Alan is struggling to hide who his dad is from bullies - and there's the dread of communal showers looming.

Man On

Graham's woes extend off the pitch and Alan gets the acting bug, but Christine is worried when he comes home from school with a black eye. How did he get it and from whom?

Stud

A brilliant but troubled striker gives the Cobblers a lifeline, while keen birdwatcher Alan becomes eagle-eyed at news of a loose pelican. Then Sue's book club gets out of hand...

Sick as a Parrot

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

Fowl Play

Things are looking up for The Carrs - the Cobblers are in the quarter finals of the Milk Cup, Alan's got a part in the school play and Angela's marriage has taken a nose dive.