SERIES 2 - First broadcast 2005

1. Monday

Howard and mother-to-be Mel begin the week by moving into the cottage bequeathed to them in Granny's will, but their upheaval coincides with the funeral. When one of the pallbearers is taken ill, Dick finds it difficult to entrust the job to the new member of the family.

First broadcast: 17th Nov 2005

2. Tuesday

Howard and Mel are staying with Mel's parents until the cottage is ready. Howard is also having a few problems at work and after giving Eve a lift home events spiral leaving Howard feeling the long arm of the law.

First broadcast: 24th Nov 2005

3. Wednesday

Howard declines to go to Buckingham Palace and instead prepares a barbecue to celebrate Dick's CBE, but the arrival of Fraser and his friend Gerard complicates matters. Things go from bad to worse when the hapless husband decides to confront Cordelia about the sexual harassment charge - and also discovers Eve's told his boss about his arrest the night before.

First broadcast: 1st Dec 2005

4. Thursday

Davina is worried that her brother-in-law Roger is wanting to start an affair with her. It's only after the unexpected arrival of Roger's son Michael and the liberal use of a class C narcotic, that the true nature of Roger's desires are revealed.

First broadcast: 8th Dec 2005

5. Friday

Howard is busy doing his best to put a few things right, but it is not easy. As progress is made on one thing, yet another seems to be waiting to catch Howard out. After a tense meeting at work it seems that Mel's big day has arrived early! Is it time to meet Baby Steel?

First broadcast: 15th Dec 2005

6. Saturday

It's the weekend at last and the day for Dick's celebration. Friends and relatives are arriving and Howard helps to get things ready. With the party in full swing and Dick's special gift finally secured the evening seems set for success, but not before yet another interruption.

First broadcast: 23rd Dec 2005

7. Sunday

As Mel goes into labour, Howard and Dick slave to get things ready, while the midwife makes a timely entrance. Everybody gets more tense as the night wears on - but there could still be hope at the end of the disastrous week for the parents-to-be.

First broadcast: 29th Dec 2005