Episode Guide (Series 6)
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1: Dog Day Afternoon (14 Nov 96)
It's a lazy Summer afternoon and nobody has anything much to do. Jenny comes home, says that she doesn't want to see anybody and goes up to her room. Bill and Ben try to find out what the problem is. They come to the conclusion that it has something to do with Jenny's boyfriend Clive.
Clive's mother phones Bill and says that her son has gone off to buy a ring. Bill and Rona assume that he's buying an engagement ring against Jenny's wishes. They rush off to try and stop him, with Ben and David in close pursuit.
When they catch up with Clive, they discover that he's planning to buy a ring for himself, to have fitted through some part or other of his body.
Also Appearing:
Arbel Jones (Laura), Berwick Kaler (Bob Vincent), Nathan Valente (Clive)
2: The Lady Vanishes (21 Nov 96)
It's Halloween and the Porter family's neighbour, Mrs Crudaal, is nowhere to be seen. The delivery next door of what looks like a large coffin makes the Porters suspect that something strange is going on.
Also Appearing:
Richard Durden (John Crudaal), Andy Linden (Eegore), Malya Woolf (Mrs. Crudaal)
3: Vertigo (28 Nov 96)
Bill and Rona argue about whether or not horoscopes ever come true. Aunt Belle, who's moved to live in a tower block, is in need of help.
Also Appearing:
Graeme Briggs (Lift Repair Man), Ian Ralph (Dennis)
4: The Trouble With Harry (5 Dec 96)
Ben wants to get a dog, but Bill isn't keen on the idea. She eventually agrees to let the family keep an imaginary dog - on a trial basis only, of course.
Also Appearing:
Jonathon Finlay (Policeman), Robert Weatherby (Don)
5: The Man Who Knew Too Much (12 Dec 96)
The Brotherhood of the Plunger is a very exclusive club. For some reason, they seem to be interested in having Ben as a member. Provided, of course, he can meet the conditions of membership.
Also Appearing:
Steven Critchlow (Ceremonial Master), Roger Lloyd-Pack (Jake Klinger),
Anthony Ofoegbu (Ray), Sean Sloan (Sean)
6: The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe (19 Dec 96)
A distant relative dies and leaves Bill a fur coat and a strange-looking wardrobe.
Also Appearing:
Chris Armstrong (Rod), Peter Cartwright (Auctioneer), Abagail Clarke (Baby),
Charles Simon (Elderly Man), Natalie Wright (Jackie)
7: And Now The Screaming Starts (20 Dec 96)
Ben has gone missing. Rona has found a baby under bush near the local hospital. Bill has to sort things out, as usual.
Also Appearing:
Abagail Clarke (Baby), Nathan Constance (Band Member), Ray McCallan (Plumber),
Danny Merstoy (Band Member), Daniel Perry (Band Member)
Special
Two Years Before The Mast
(26 Dec 96)
Tina is going away on a cruise. The Porter family go to see her off. When the ship sails, they're still on board.
Also Appearing:
Jeremy Hawk (Fletcher), Paul Williamson (Commodore Henderson)