Series 6

01 Dog Day Afternoon Episode 114th November 1996 Ben is bored and missing the football season, while Bill and Rona are also feeling listless. Meanwhile, Jenny's boyfriend sets off to buy a ring. 02 The Lady Vanishes Episode 221st November 1996 Bill is looking forward to a quiet, relaxing time at home, but fate intervenes. 03 Vertigo Episode 328th November 1996 Bill tells Rona not to heed the dire predictions of Psychic Sadie's latest horoscope. But following a worrying phone call from her eccentric Aunt Belle, she is not so certain. 04 The Trouble With Harry Episode 45th December 1996 Bill's not keen to agree to owning a family pet. Ben suggests they create an imaginary dog for two weeks - but they end up with three real ones. 05 The Man Who Knew Too Much Episode 512th December 1996 Ben's disaffection with his age leads him into a vulnerable situation when he applies to join a plumbers' secret society known only as the Brotherhood of the Plunger. 06 The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Episode 619th December 1996 Bill is locked inside a wardrobe wearing only a fur coat. Ben is facing a midlife crisis. 07 And Now the Screaming Starts Episode 720th December 1996 Rona turns up with an abandoned baby, which crawls under the floorboards. Ben finds a novel way of coping when he starts to feel depressed about his age. 08 Two Years Before the Mast (1996 Christmas Special) Episode 826th December 1996 Bill, Ben, Rona and David end up as stowaways on a cruise ship. Jenny is stuck at home with Bette and Aunt Pearl, who set about making Christmas dinner.