Cousin Shifty is up to his old criminal tricks which leads to a bust up with Joey. Aveline brings home her 'unsuitable' fiance, Oswald.

Grandad has a fall and Adrian takes up art in a big way. While Aveline has her first quarrel with her fiance, Shifty has a date.

Mrs Boswell bonds with new neighbour Celia, and Billy manages to upset Adrian in the middle of a poetry recital in the kitchen.

Mrs Boswell is saying prayers at the table, as usual. Freddie's heart trouble is a worry for the entire Boswell family.

Adrian's poems have been published and Joey receives a totally unexpected letter. Shifty tries to park a car in someone's living room.

Mr and Mrs Boswell pass on some heartfelt advice to their beloved daughter Aveline before she walks down the aisle.

Adrian receives a letter from an 18-year-old fan of his poems and arranges to meet her. Meanwhile, Mrs Boswell meets up with Derek again.

Mrs Boswell has a bit of trouble with her brood. Billy returns to his estranged wife Julie, while Adrian reaches a plateau.

When Linda McCartney visits Liverpool to open an animal rescue centre, Billy sees his chance to sell sandwiches to the crowds outside.

Adrian, Billy and Shifty are in trouble with the police as Mrs Boswell has a chance meeting with retired widower Derek.

All the Boswells now seem to have personal problems, even Mrs Boswell - should she see the appealing Derek?

Aveline's wedding is on again, Shifty starts a greengrocery business from his hearse and Mrs Boswell's new friendship brings a few surprises.

Jack has flown the nest to seek his fortune in California. Errant cousin Shifty is released from prison and comes to stay with Grandad.