Seasons & Episodes
Leader of the Pack
An encounter with another man sets Bill thinking about her life.
Saturday Night and Sunday Morning
Bill has been offered a lift by a mysterious figure on a motorbike. Ben has had an exhausting day.
When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Go Shopping
The Porters have a family barbecue, which makes Jenny decide that she wants to be a vegetarian.
Love and Marriage
Ben has forgotten to tell Bill her mother is coming. Ben encounters an old flame and receives a proposition.
Dirty Bowling
Bill has decided to take her long deferred driving test. Ben also has a secret.
Young at Heart
Ben gets an offer Bill can't refuse, and Rona is forced to question her entire lifestyle.
I'm Going Slightly Mad
Bill is still unemployed after losing her job at the bakery. Meanwhile, Ben recruits a new assistant to help with his ce
Bedtime for Bonzo
Bill has a new job and two new responsibilities - a dog with wind and an ailing Ben.
Hormones
Bill faces two new problems: Ben's aggression and the unexpected pregnancy in the Porter household.
One Night in Bangkok
Ben's father returns with a surprising addition to the family.
The Skeleton in the Cupboard
Rona has a problem, Bill has an interview and a strange presence stalks the Porter house.
Bird on a Wire
David complains about feeling ill, but Bill is too busy preparing the food for Rona's wedding to pay much attention to h
Thank Your Lucky Stars
David lies seriously ill in hospital, while Rona races to the altar.
Misery (1992 Christmas Special)
The Porters agree reluctantly to spend Christmas with Bill's mother Bette.
The Secret Diary of David Porter
It is impossible to keep secrets in a family, as David's diary reveals.
When the Children Are Asleep
When Bill thinks the house next door is being robbed, she sets in motion a chain of events filled with terror, burglary
Badger's Bend
Bill discovers that Ben has a serious addiction problem. Rona pays a visit to her old school reunion in an attempt to dr
Women on the Edge of a Nervous Breakdown
Bill and Rona's first job is disrupted by Mother Nature.
Beam Me Up, Scotty
Bill's business faces closure and Ben's business is also in trouble because of a feud.
Whoopee, We're All Going to Die
The Porters' holiday in Florida looks like ending in disaster when Bill's namesake pursues her across America.
Babes in the Wood (1993 Christmas Special)
The Porter family and their friend Rona decide to spend a relaxing Christmas with Bette and Auntie Pearl in a hotel in t
The Parent Trap
Bill and Ben demonstrate how not to embarrass your daughter in front of your potential in-laws.
Family Plot
Bill resorts to drastic measures to bring about an evening of culture and sparkling conversation.
Fortuosity
A strange ethereal force causes the arrival of a sinister letter at the Porter household.
Curiosity Killed the Cat
Confined to bed with flu, Bill has difficulty finding out what is going on downstairs - which is just as well!
Frenzy
Jenny is forced to confide in her father for once. Meanwhile, Bill and Rona encounter some unexpected visitors in Rona's
You Only Live Twice
Bill, Ben and Rona take stock of their lives.
Relax-ay-voo (1994 Christmas Special)
Ben wants to go to France for the Christmas holiday, but after the previous year's mishaps, Bill is determined to stay a
Greed
The Porters argue about how to spend the lottery jackpot.
We'd Like to Know a Little Bit More About You for Our Files
Bill and Ben are concerned about David's private life.
The Deep
Disaster strikes when Bill and Ben look after the Grimes' house.
Mayday
Jenny is worried when her boyfriend's grandmother comes to tea.
Seven Dials
What could possibly stop Bill and Ben being on time for David's acting competition?
The Truth Is Out There
Ben and David organise a seance, in a paranormal attempt to help Rona keep her house.
Porky's (1995 Christmas Special)
In a display of poor judgment, Bill entrusts Ben with buying all the food for Christmas. Ben surprises everyone by not b
Dog Day Afternoon
Ben is bored and missing the football season, while Bill and Rona are also feeling listless. Meanwhile, Jenny's boyfrien
The Lady Vanishes
Bill is looking forward to a quiet, relaxing time at home, but fate intervenes.
Vertigo
Bill tells Rona not to heed the dire predictions of Psychic Sadie's latest horoscope. But following a worrying phone cal
The Trouble With Harry
Bill's not keen to agree to owning a family pet. Ben suggests they create an imaginary dog for two weeks - but they end
The Man Who Knew Too Much
Ben's disaffection with his age leads him into a vulnerable situation when he applies to join a plumbers' secret society
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Bill is locked inside a wardrobe wearing only a fur coat. Ben is facing a midlife crisis.
And Now the Screaming Starts
Rona turns up with an abandoned baby, which crawls under the floorboards. Ben finds a novel way of coping when he starts
Two Years Before the Mast (1996 Christmas Special)
Bill, Ben, Rona and David end up as stowaways on a cruise ship. Jenny is stuck at home with Bette and Aunt Pearl, who se
Perfect Day
Tension mounts as Jenny awaits her A-level results. Meanwhile Bill discovers that Ben has swapped the family car for a m
When Saturday Comes
Ben's football team need to win the next three Saturday matches and he feels there's only one way to ensure they do - to
Malcolm X
An ex-boyfriend who has made it big in Hollywood pays Bill an unexpected visit, bringing a serious threat to the future
The Sweet Hereafter
A box of sample chocolate that Ben brings home leads to an addictive weekend for the Porters.
When Did You Last See Your Father?
Bill's mum Bette makes a shocking confession about her late husband. He wasn't cremated but was, in fact, cryogenically
The Italian Job
An Italian exchange student arrives in the Porter household, causing disruption for everyone - but just who is his myste
The Heart Has Its Reasons
Bill and Ben bid farewell to Jenny.
Fame
The Porters worry that their tendency towards bizarre situations will jeopardise their aim to foster a child.
Enter the Dragon
The arrival of Bill's mother in the household proves detrimental to Declan's discipline.
Sticky Fingers
Ben is annoyed when Jenny brings her new boyfriend to stay. Bill and Declan have sticky problems.
After the Fox
When Bill and Rona go to France to buy cheap wine, they return with more than expected.
Carry on Screaming
It's Halloween, and Ben learns something disturbing from a long-lost uncle.
The Millennium Experience
After all the panic about what may happen at the millennium, Bill is determined that the night will be a memorable one f
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