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Mel and Howard's wedding is one week away. Howard experiences a series of humiliating disasters in the week leading up to the ceremony.
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Mel and Howard's wedding is one week away. Howard experiences a series of humiliating disasters in the week leading up to the ceremony.
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Episode 1
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 takes ill, Dick finds it difficult to entrust the job to the new member of the family.
Directed by Justin Sbresni, Mark BussellWritten by Justin Sbresni, Mark BussellGuest stars John Benfield, Sian Thomas, Anastasia Griffith, John Owens, Greg Bennett
Episode 2
Mel forces Howard to make a dreaded housing decision, and then he's called back to work... accused of sexual harassment.
Directed by Justin Sbresni, Mark BussellWritten by Justin Sbresni, Mark BussellGuest stars John Benfield, Sian Thomas, Richard Ridings, Gresby Nash, Maureen Beattie, Paul Raffield, Georgie Glen, Howard Coggins
Episode 3
After the adventures of the night, Howard is excused from the day's special occasion — instead opting to prepare a celebratory meal. With extra company in the shape of Uncle Fraser and problems from work still tugging at Howard's heels, can the evening for once be a pleasant one?
Directed by Justin Sbresni, Mark BussellWritten by Justin Sbresni, Mark BussellGuest stars Ronald Pickup, Sian Thomas, Terrence Hardiman, Anastasia Griffith, Richard Ridings, David Baukham, Danny Babington
Episode 4
As the week drags on for Howard, things seem to be going from bad to worse. Dick discovers the truth about the cottage and Howard's trouble at work is also revealed. Poor Howard, at least friends over for dinner will provide some much-needed light relief.
Directed by Justin Sbresni, Mark BussellWritten by Justin Sbresni, Mark BussellGuest stars Ronald Pickup, John Benfield, Terrence Hardiman, Gresby Nash, Hattie Ladbury, Alisdair Simpson, River George, Peter J. Morton
Episode 5
Howard is doing his best to put a few things right, but it's not easy. As progress is made on one thing, yet another seems to be waiting to catch him out. After a tense work meeting, it seems that Mel's big day has arrived early! Is it time to meet Baby Steel?
Directed by Justin Sbresni, Mark BussellWritten by Justin Sbresni, Mark BussellGuest stars Ronald Pickup, Sian Thomas, Terrence Hardiman, Maureen Beattie, Jack Chissick, Ruby Snape, Keith Marsh, Sue Kelvin
Episode 6
It's the weekend at last and the big day for Dick's celebration. Friends and family 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...
Directed by Justin Sbresni, Mark BussellWritten by Justin Sbresni, Mark BussellGuest stars Ronald Pickup, Jack Chissick, Anna Massey, Jonathan Cecil, Natasha Bromfield
Episode 7
All hands are on deck for the baby's arrival. Howard and Dick work together and just in time, the midwife arrives. As the night wears on, anticipation builds. Will what has been the worst week of their lives turn into the best one yet for Howard and Mel?
Directed by Justin Sbresni, Mark BussellWritten by Justin Sbresni, Mark BussellGuest stars Ronald Pickup, Terrence Hardiman, Anna Massey, Annie Farr, Jenny Tarren, Alexis Conran
Episode information updated Sep 15, 2026
Sarah AlexanderMel Steel
Ben MillerHoward Steel
Alison SteadmanAngela Cook
Geoffrey WhiteheadDick Cook
Janine DuvitskiEve
Ronald PickupFraser Cook
Emma PiersonSophie Cook
John BenfieldRon Steel
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