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Season 1 Episode 1
Missing
Domestic sitcom following the close-knit Lewis family, originally featured in the 2011 Christmas comedy drama Lapland and now the subject of a six-part series. Sue Johnston heads the cast as widowed matriarch Eileen, who is determined to live life to the full, even if she does find Birkenhead rather less inspiring than the spectacular vistas of the frozen north. Panic sets in when Eileen goes missing, so daughter Paula frantically organises a search. Elizabeth Berrington, William Ash, Julie Graham and Dean Andrews co-star
Season 1 Episode 2
Homeless
The family prove they have a great capacity for kindness when Paula and Ray take in a rabbit, only for mum Eileen to go one better by providing shelter for a homeless man. Domestic comedy following the post-Lapland adventures of the Lewis clan, starring Sue Johnston, Elizabeth Berrington and William Ash
Season 1 Episode 3
Ay Carumba
A friend encourages Eileen to join a group of local widows for emotional support. However, their obsession with who's dead, who's dying and who might die next proves far too depressing, and all attempts to cheer them up are met with fierce opposition by the group leader Maureen. Meanwhile, Paula and Mandy set up rival classes in the latest keep-fit dance craze - Ay Carumba - and Ethan shows signs of being a future judo star
Season 1 Episode 4
Monopoly
After discovering an old `Teach Yourself Spanish' tape, Eileen decides that it's never too late to try something new. However, her studies are interrupted when Paula, Ray and the kids arrive in search of an old family board game, and soon the entire contents of the attic are out on the upstairs landing. The situation further deteriorates when Mandy, Pete, Ethan and Melissa visit, and it's not long before Eileen is forced to use strong language to restore order. Comedy, starring Sue Johnston
Season 1 Episode 5
DIY
Pete discovers Eileen's shower is broken so he plans a trip to the local DIY centre to get her a new one. Unfortunately, Mandy gets the wrong end of the stick and assumes he is taking her there to finally buy the dream bathroom suite she's always wanted - and with the rest of the family at a loose end, they decide to meet them for a fun day out. Comedy, starring Sue Johnston and Dean Andrews
Season 1 Episode 6
Birthday
The family gathers for Liam's pirate-themed birthday bash at Eileen's, and while Paula begins to panic when she realises she is nowhere near ready for the young guests to arrive, Mandy is too poorly to enjoy herself and Ray is all dressed up to greet his parents, who have never made it to one of the children's parties before. But then someone turns up to see Eileen - a certain someone from the family's Christmas holiday in Lapland. Comedy, starring Sue Johnston, Elizabeth Berrington, Julie Graham and William Ash. Last in the series
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