Cuckoo

Dale is planning to propose to Rachel, he's just got to ask Ken. Ken says he should get himself sorted out with a proper job first. Meanwhile, Ken has been nominated for Lichfield Lawyer of the Year. Unfortunately, Jane has been nominated too.

Ken is suspended from work and tries to find a way back in before Lorna finds out. Lorna tells a little white lie to get Sid into a nursery. Meanwhile, it's full steam ahead for Dale and Steve's new bar, but Rachel sees an opportunity to stop it.

Ken complains about loud, new neighbor, Lloyd, to the police, only to make great friends with him later. Meanwhile, Dale discovers that Ken has been suspended at work. Can Ken hide his snitching from Lloyd? Can he hide his skiving from Lorna?

Ken wakes up trapped behind a newly-built wall in Steve's bar and is forced to wait until help arrives. Rachel and Dale grapple with a scare, while Lorna is surprised to find Dylan's new girlfriend is age inappropriate... and an old friend.

When Rachel says she needs more space, Dale takes her at her word and strands her in the Pennines. Ken has only a day to save his job but is forced instead to rescue his daughter and, worst of all, must ask his son for help.

It's the big opening night for All Steve's Pals with Dale determined to make it the best launch ever and show Rachel she can spend her future with him. Rachel's forced to choose between Dale or a dream job.