My Family

With Janey going off to university, vacuum cleaning the house becomes an issue for everyone.

Ben and Susan take part in Michael's school fundraising auction. Ben quickly regrets making a pledge when he spies a former patient.

Susan invites cousin Abi to stay for moral support in an otherwise male household. Ben worries his peace and quiet will be disturbed.

The Harpers star in a documentary about family life as part of Abi's latest college assignment.

Sitcom. Ben and Susan look forward to a night out in a town where nobody knows their names when they visit daughter Janey, who is away at university.

Nick lands the part of Jesus in an amateur production, leaving Susan to play the rather less demanding part of Shepherd Number Two.

Susan is worried that the studious Michael is being led astray by a more adventurous classmate, and asks Ben to have a friendly chat.

Janey is appalled when her mother comes to visit at university - especially when she begins to reminisce about her own student days.

Nick wins an old car, and intends to break it up for parts. Ben decides to restore it to its former glory, but is less than successful.

Ben gets a surprise when his birthday is forgotten.

When the children go away for the weekend, Ben and Susan finally have some time to themselves. Unfortunately, they have forgotten how to enjoy it.

When Susan mentions she has come across an old flame, it causes problems between her and Ben.

Nick decides to get his own flat but, as always for Ben, every silver lining has a cloud.

Christmas is a season of peace and goodwill, except, of course, in the Harper household. Not only does Nick fill the front room with Christmas trees (for next year) but it appears that Susan's Chocolate Raisin Turkey may not be the only thing in the oven...