About this season
Against the backdrop of Thatcher’s Britain, Alan experiences sexual awakenings, battles with bullies and navigates the highs and lows of fourth division football.
Episodes (6)
1. Kick Off
4.8Aired 1 June 2023 • 23 min
Between a Dad managing a 4th Division football club and friends ditching him for being camp, Alan wants to change. Should he go against his instincts and become a footballer?
2. Big League Player
5.4Aired 1 June 2023 • 22 min
Christine is desperate for a night out. At school, Alan struggles with bullies and wants to hide his Dad's identity.
3. Man On
7.0Aired 1 June 2023 • 21 min
Alan gets the acting bug at the school Drama club but Christine becomes concerned when he comes home from school with a black eye. How did he get it and who gave it to him?
4. Stud
7.0Aired 1 June 2023 • 23 min
A brilliant but troubled striker gives the Cobblers a lifeline. While keen birdwatcher Alan becomes eagle eyed at news of a pelican on the loose.
5. Sick as a Parrot
7.3Aired 1 June 2023 • 23 min
It's BCG day at Alan's school and he decides to pull a sickie. With Christine otherwise disposed it's up to a begrudging Graham to play nursemaid.
6. Fowl Play
6.5Aired 1 June 2023 • 22 min
Things are looking up for the Carrs - the Cobblers are in the quarter finals, Alan's got a part in the play and Angela's marriage has taken a nosedive. Can the good times last?