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- Stella runs an open garden with fiery results, while Patrick attempts to book a trip for himself and Stella to Scotland. However, travel plans are disrupted when Alison goes into labour. (en)
- Alison has moved out again to live with her new boyfriend, while Xanthe and Rick have new jobs. The family takes to spending large amounts of time visiting Alison, before Patrick treats Stella to a stay in a country cottage. (en)
- Patrick gets a job hosting a cooking show on the Barbecue Channel. Rick and Xanthe decide to get engaged, though the engagement doesn't last long due to Rick's inability to make a decision. Alison also drops the news she is pregnant. (en)
- Still planning on a move to the country, Stella tries to improve relations with the neighbours to ensure they do not scupper any house sale. Egg is also being taught how to cook by Patrick in preparation for university. (en)
- Egg takes to Fergus, the director of Patrick's cooking show. Alison finds a house to move into with her partner, though arguments over furniture cause problems. Stella jumps at the chance to go house-hunting in the country. (en)
- Stella is struggling with the stress of a full house as eldest daughter Alison moves back home. Husband Patrick attempts to talk to the kids about their futures, however, Rick and Xanthe's move out to her parents doesn't last long. (en)
- Rick has a new job delivering vegetables, however ends up running a stall at a farmers market. Egg has also come into money in secretive circumstances, and Alison loses a job as a childminder. (en)
- Alison surprisingly takes to cleaning the house, and it is soon revealed that she has a new partner. However, to the families shock he is significantly older, though on meeting him, he is well liked by everyone. (en)
- Patrick focuses on writing a children's cookbook while Alison returns from living in Spain having broken up with her boyfriend. Egg receives her exam results, while Stella tries to improve herself by doing a landscaping course. (en)
- Christmas has arrived and Patrick attempts to buy a potting shed for Stella, who would much rather move house. However, changes to the usual festivities leave Alison, Rick and Egg upset. (en)
- Alison has broken up with her boyfriend and returns home upset with men. Xanthe is also having difficulties with Rick, and with a little interference and advice from Alison, ends up moving out herself. (en)
- Alison is a bridesmaid for Rick's former girlfriend who is getting married and the whole family is invited. As Xanthe worries about Rick's feelings to the marriage, Rick leaves her with the impression they are engaged. (en)
- Egg has a school friend guest, Digger, over to help her out with her history homework. Contributing to the household bedlam, he becomes ill with the flu and has to be looked after. (en)
- Patrick decides on hosting a car boot sale to fund a potential retirement move to France, and the potential earnings mean the kids are willing to help out, however things don't go to plan in managing to get rid of items. (en)
- Alison breaks up with Rory, however he is well liked by the family who decide to remain friends with him despite Alison's protests. Xanthe gets a job as a teaching assistant, and Stella brings home a beehive. (en)
- Stella finds a positive pregnancy test, and begins to speculate on which of Xanthe, Alison or Egg is pregnant. Various misunderstandings however mean that the kids think Stella might be having another child. (en)
- An environmentalist guest, Dominic, moves in meaning even more congestion in the household. Patrick buys a larger car, and Rick moves into a flat due to being repeatedly late for work. (en)
- Patrick plans a surprise party for Stella's upcoming birthday. However, the plans are complicated by the fact that Stella doesn't want any fuss, and the scheme is almost ruined when Stella becomes upset at the lack of fuss. (en)
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