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Kelly's parents meet her boyfriend Bert McCracken, lead singer of band the Used, but all is not well as Sharon voices her concerns about his vulgar nickname and Jack labels him a weirdo for professing his love for Kelly after only a few weeks of dating

Dorien's book group discusses Crime and Punishment at the house, which turns out to be surprisingly appropriate after Tracey warns Garth not to lead his younger brother astray. This episode features the return of Melanie Fishman, Dorien's rival from the original BBC series. Pauline Quirke, Linda Robson, Lesley Joseph and Jan Goodman star

As Tracey is released from prison, Sharon welcomes her sister home with the offer of a job in the school kitchen, where she's now manager. Meanwhile, Dorien's gambling problem is getting out of hand - she's broke and can't pay the rent - so Sharon again comes to the rescue. Linda Robson, Pauline Quirke and Lesley Joseph star in the comedy

Sharon makes plans to take Tracey and Dorien on a madcap 1970s-themed weekender, but Tracey is about to receive some eye-opening news that could spoil her fun. First of a two-part episode of the comedy, starring Pauline Quirke, Linda Robson and Lesley Joseph

As Tracey awaits the results of her scan, she and Sharon swap home truths in the comfort of a spa, and try to make plans for the future, while Dorien prepares to say a long goodbye to her daughter Naomi. Second of a two-part episode of the comedy, starring Pauline Quirke, Linda Robson and Lesley Joseph, with Frances Ruffelle and Michael Lumsden

As the comedy returns, there's bad news for the Stubbs family as they hear that Tracey's ex-husband has died and she has to decide what kind of send-off to give him. Sharon wants it to be nice for the boys, Chigwell's criminal fraternity are keen to make it special, while Dorien seems more interested in just finding the right outfit. Linda Robson, Pauline Quirke and Lesley Joseph star, with appearances from Spandau Ballet's Martin Kemp and one-time EastEnder Jamie Foreman (Derek Branning)

The family are devastated when unscrupulous burglars take advantage of their absence at Darryl's funeral to ransack the house. But rather than involve the Old Bill, they decide to track down their possessions themselves, setting out on a trail that takes them from a snooker parlour and a pawnbroker's to an infamous local drag club. Comedy, starring Pauline Quirke and Linda Robson

Sharon disapproves of Tracey dating policeman Barry, especially as she appears to be neglecting Garth's feelings about his dear, departed dad, leading to a major argument between the sisters. Can Dorien solve their problems in her new role as a magazine agony aunt? Comedy, starring Pauline Quirke, Linda Robson and Lesley Joseph

A couple of the birds are forced to fly this week when one of them becomes fed up of being treated like a doormat. It seems Tracey has had enough of visits from Dorien's gentleman callers to her home, and is equally unhappy that her sister doesn't contribute to the household finances, so she throws them both out. The pair of them are soon holed up together in Sharon's old bedsit, where they decide to take a united stand - but things are never quite that straightforward. Comedy, starring Pauline Quirke, Linda Robson and Lesley Joseph

The lifts in Auntie Vera's block of flats are playing up, which is no good with her hips, so she announces to Sharon and Tracey that she is moving in with them. There's just one little snag - the only available room is Dorien's - and she is somewhat dismayed to be told that family comes first. Comedy, starring Pauline Quirke, Linda Robson and Lesley Joseph, with a guest appearance from Kate Williams (Love Thy Neighbour)

Tracey is very welcoming when a surprise visitor turns up in the form of the attractive Emma, although Sharon is suspicious of the newcomer and Dorien is shocked to the core. Travis, on the other hand, is over the moon. Comedy, starring Pauline Quirke, Linda Robson, Lesley Joseph and Charlie Quirke

Travis has serious school news that he is scared to break to his mum, so Sharon decides to pass herself off as Tracey and sort out his problems. However, her efforts only land the family in more trouble and it is left to Dorien to help out - using her skills of seduction. Comedy, starring Pauline Quirke, Linda Robson, Lesley Joseph and Charlie Quirke

Sharon and Tracey suspect that Dorien is fast approaching a big birthday and decide that, whether she likes it or not, the event calls for a celebration. Comedy, starring Pauline Quirke, Linda Robson and Lesley Joseph

The mismatched suburban couple go on a weekend holiday in London to celebrate their wedding anniversary, only for gangsters to mistake George for a hired killer. Spin-off from the sitcom, starring Yootha Joyce, Brian Murphy and Stratford Johns

Dorien splashes out on a trip to the Canary Islands, but with Tracey's fear of flying, Sharon's hopes for adventure and the novelist's own eagerness for anything in trousers, will it be plain sailing? Linda Robson, Pauline Quirke and Lesley Joseph star in this 2014 Christmas special

Travis has finally been allowed to fly the nest on a gap year to Spain, but nobody has heard from him in four days and he was last seen getting on a ferry to Morocco with his girlfriend. Tracey is convinced something terrible has happened to him so she heads off to Tangier to track him down and bring him back home for Christmas, accompanied by Sharon and Dorien. On arrival they end up in a bar run by Vince, one of Dorien's old flames, who reviews the CCTV footage and spots Travis being arrested in a police raid. Festive special of the comedy, starring Pauline Quirke, Linda Robson and Lesley Joseph, with Martin Kemp

Kate and Martin have decamped to a nearby picturesque village - but find more than a chocolate on the pillow in their room. The Garveys return to the Solana in the company of Madge's new boyfriend Mel, who is the owner of five sunbed shops and is Didsbury's answer to Julio Iglesias. Their holiday doesn't get off to the best of starts when Mel's diving competition with the Oracle leads to a near fatal accident. Comedy, starring Johnny Vegas, Sheila Reid and Geoffrey Hutchings

Martin and Kate fail to get away from the resort and find themselves babysitting Telle's youngster Coolio. Mel decides not to tackle Wuthering Heights at the karaoke night following his near-death experience, and springs a surprise on Madge. Comedy, starring Johnny Vegas, Geoffrey Hutchings, Abigail Cruttenden and Nicholas Burns

Jealous Monica resents the attention Frank is lavishing on his daughter, so she tells Debbie it is time to find a boyfriend. Karen and Jamie finally get together, but joining the Maguire clan will prove her biggest challenge yet. Ian is surprised to learn he can count Micky Maguire among his admirers, but regrets getting in too deep when he discovers Micky's disturbing secret

Ozzy tries to warn his children of the dangers of drink when Jack and Kelly's partying gets out of control, but the arrival of pop star Mandy Moore only adds to the spirit of revelry. Sharon is reunited with her estranged father after 20 years without contact and the Prince of Darkness's oldest daughter Jessica gives birth to a baby girl