Job

Upon hearing that her son-in-law Martin has applied for a job in Swansea, Barbara is livid. Faced with the prospect of separation from her daughter Linda, Barbara elects to take matters into her own hands to ensure the couple remains in Yorkshire.

First broadcast: 10th July 1995

1. Birthday

Barbara attempts to bake a birthday cake for her younger sister Jean, whose new boyfriend Phil is the source of much amusement for Neil.

First broadcast: 27th June 1999

2. Rivals

Ted is distressed after two ‘Star Trek’ fans hijack his taxi. Meanwhile, Barbara and Doreen are very taken with the new doctor at the surgery.

First broadcast: 4th July 1999

3. Armour

Barbara loses her job as a hospital visitor, Ted makes some new friends, and Jean is having boyfriend trouble.

First broadcast: 11th July 1999

4. Friends

Barbara falls out with Martin and Linda, and Ted discovers a fish in the back of his cab.

First broadcast: 18th July 1999

5. Coffee

One of the patients at the practice invites Barbara out for coffee, placing her in something of a quandary as she considers the possible ramifications her acceptance might have for her marriage.

First broadcast: 25th July 1999

6. Scattering

During a solemn moment on the moors, where the scattering of the ashes of Jean and Barbara’s mother is taking place, Linda unintentionally brings proceedings to an abrupt end.

First broadcast: 1st Aug 1999