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With Zoe returning to work, the Callenders are on the look-out for a nanny for Fleur.

Son of My Father

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With Zoe returning to work, the Callenders are on the look-out for a nanny for Fleur, but neither advertising or approaching an agency yields a successful result.

May to December

A middle-aged solicitor meets a fresh-faced PE teacher - and sparks fly!

Charmingly comic tale of age-gap love. When a fresh-faced PE teacher walks into the suburban legal practice of a middle-aged solicitor, it sparks an unlikely love story. 

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Alec Callender is a solicitor, acting for twenty-something Zoe Angell in her divorce.

It Never Entered My Mind

Zoe and Alec meet up to discuss the divorce and discover a shared interest in musicals.

Fools Rush In

Zoe and Alec meet up to discuss the divorce and discover a shared interest in stage musicals. Alec's friend Miles suggests he asks Zoe on a date but Alec believes he is too old for her.

Alec and Zoe are about to go and see 'Bottoms Up' but Zoe sprains her ankle.

Send in the Clowns

Alec and Zoe are about to go and see 'Bottoms Up' but she sprains her ankle and so he takes a reluctant Miss Flood instead, to the bewilderment of Alec's son Jamie. To cheer Zoe up, Alec borrows the donkey's head from the show and goes to see her.

Anything You Can Do

Alec feels stupid after the encounter with Zoe's parents but still asks her for dinner. Knowing that she is a physical education teacher, he swots up on sports to help the conversation.

Zoe gives Alec an unusual present for his fifty-fourth birthday.

They Didn't Believe Me

Zoe gives Alec an unusual present for his fifty-fourth birthday: a man made up of sugar lumps who she calls Sugar Daddy. Zoe joins Alec at a birthday tea with his children Jamie and Simone.

Miss Flood expresses disapproval about Alec taking Hilary away for a weekend.

There's a Small Hotel

Miles is lending his cottage to Hilary and her boyfriend. Zoe is rather over-awed by all the memories of Alec's late wife at his home so they agree to have a night at a hotel.

When Zoe's divorce is finalised, Alec turns up at her flat with champagne to celebrate.

What Kind of Fool Am I

Zoe's divorce is finalised and Alec sees it as a cause for celebration, turning up at her flat with champagne. Unfortunately, she sees things differently.

Jamie comes to work for his father as Miles pursues his errant wife.

I Remember It Well

Jamie comes to work for his father as Miles pursues his errant wife. Alec agrees to have a proper meeting with Zoe's parents, minus his donkey's head, and though they are initially suspicious of his motives, the parents get on famously with Alec.

Alec gives Zoe driving lessons, but it puts a strain on their relationship.

You're Driving Me Crazy

Alec gives Zoe driving lessons, but it puts a strain on their relationship. Hilary is intrigued by Miss Flood's phone conversations with a mystery man and when the manuscript of a romantic novel penned by one Elvira Storm arrives at the office.

Alec seems to be seeing less and less of Zoe, so she suggests that they move in together.

Time After Time

Alec is exhausted by his relationship with a much younger woman. Then Zoe suggests that they move in together. Jamie and his girlfriend have the same idea and the strait-laced Simone is shocked by her father's decision.

Alec is unsure as to whether to take up Zoe's suggestion and move in with her.

There's a Place for Us

Alec is unsure as to whether to take up Zoe's suggestion and move in with her. Not only is this his first relationship since his widowhood, but her flat is much smaller than his house. Jamie is all for it, but Simone is disapproving.

A handsome young American teacher comes to work at Zoe's school.

No Other Love

Matt, a handsome young American teacher, comes to work at Zoe's school and they spend a lot of time together working on the school play. This makes Alec jealous, so when his old flame Dollie reappears in town he is only too happy to flirt with her.

Valentine's day is approaching but not all is well with Alec and Zoe.

My Funny Valentine

Valentine's day is approaching but Alec and Zoe have split up. Each blames the other but they are both miserable, neither wanting to be seen to give in first and ask for reconciliation.

Alec dreams that he is his idol, the fictional criminal defense lawyer Perry Mason.

That'll Be the Day

Alec has been a solicitor for twenty-five years, but most of his cases have been mundane. So when he falls asleep he dreams that he is his idol, the fictional criminal defence lawyer Perry Mason, with Miss Flood as a glamorous Della.

It is a year since Zoe and Alec first began dating and he is being urged to propose.

The Look of Love

It is a year since Zoe and Alec first began dating and he is being urged to propose. Zoe, however, is less keen to walk up the aisle again and wonders how to turn Alec down without hurting him.

Zoe is keen for her and Alec to buy a house together.

Too Close for Comfort

Zoe is keen to buy a house with Alec and wonders why he is spending so much time attending to his current home. In fact he is doing it up to sell. At the office, Miss Flood is taking time off to look after her poorly mother.

With the homeless Jamie sleeping on Zoe's sofa, the house hunting begins in earnest.

It's All in the Game

With the homeless Jamie sleeping on Zoe's sofa, the house hunting begins in earnest, though it takes a while for Zoe and Alec to find a home upon which they both agree and even then their troubles are far from over.

Zoe is trying for a promotion. Alec tries to prove to her that winning isn't everything.

The Way You Look Tonight

Zoe is going for a promotion at work and Alec attempts to prove to her that winning is not everything. She manages to beat him at chess and he only wins at Trivial Pursuit because, he suspects, she let him.

Zoe is nervous as Jean-Claude, Alec's brother-in-law is visiting from Paris.

Feelings

Zoe is nervous as Jean-Claude, Alec's brother-in-law is visiting from Paris and Simone's constant praise of her late mother makes Zoe feel she should act like her.

Miss Flood is extremely happy because she has a gentleman friend.

I Guess I'll Have to Change My Plans

Miss Flood is extremely happy because she has a gentleman friend, Gerald, who makes plaster cast. Hilary is miserable because Anthony has returned to Newcastle.

While recovering from his operation, Jamie finds himself falling for Zoe.

This Could Be the Start of Something Big

Back with his father whilst recovering from the operation, Jamie finds he is falling for Zoe but masks it by paying court to Hilary. Miss Flood on the other hand is not dancing for joy.

Alec and Zoe return from their honeymoon to a distinctly cold atmosphere at the office.

Just Like a Woman

Alec and Zoe return from their honeymoon to find a distinctly cold atmosphere at the office; Miss Flood is not happy about Hilary's engagement to Anthony. Simone is still not happy with her father's actions but she has news of her own.

Alec's niece Clothilde comes over from Paris to improve her English.

I'm Old Fashioned

Alec's niece Clothilde comes over from Paris to improve her English and Alec thinks it would be a good idea for her to help the pregnant Zoe around the house. Zoe is less happy feeling that Alec doubts her ability to cope.

Alec has a new client Peter Grant, who plays Inspector Dangerfield in a television series.

The Party's Over

Alec has a new client: Peter Grant, who plays Inspector Dangerfield in a television series and Alec asks him to dinner. Zoe believes Alec is homophobic because of comments he has made about her new, gay colleague.

Alec buys a Cluedo game at the church jumble sale.

The Crying Game

Alec buys a Cluedo game at the church jumble sale and invites Miss Flood, Gerald and Hilary to come round and play.

Alec is concerned that Zoe seems to be in denial about the miscarriage.

Catch the Bouquet

Alec is concerned that Zoe seems to be in denial about the miscarriage. He gets her a dog to cheer her up but to no avail. With Anthony gone, Hilary is now anxious to win back Derek, whilst Miss Flood and Gerald announce their engagement.

The big day is approaching for Vera Flood to marry her Gerald.

Splish Splash

The big day is approaching for Vera Flood to marry her Gerald. She begins to doubt whether or not she is doing the right thing and gets a pep talk from Alec and Zoe.

Zoe is pregnant again and wants to have the baby in a birthing pool.

Baby Love

Zoe is pregnant again and wants to have the baby in a birthing pool. Alec sees no point in this and they argue. However matters are taken out of their hands when she goes into labour whilst he is at court, working on his first really big case.

Determined to be a good father, Alec is taking more time off work to look after Fleur.

School Days

Determined to be a good father, Alec is taking more and more time off work to look after Fleur, leaving Zoe feeling undermined and Jamie over-worked.

Zoe's sister Debbie has boyfriend trouble.

Who Can I Turn To

Zoe's sister Debbie has boyfriend trouble and Vera's efforts to get Hilary and Derek back together go awry. Alec goes behind Zoe's back in putting Fleur's name down for an exclusive private girls' school.

Zoe is not happy when her sister Debbie announces that she has left boyfriend Trevor.

Let There Be Love

Zoe is not happy when her sister Debbie announces that she has left boyfriend Trevor for Zoe's colleague and occasional past sleeping partner Roy. She wants Alec to influence Debbie in returning to Trevor.

Zoe is suffering from severe post-natal depression.

The Best Is Yet to Come

Zoe is suffering from severe post-natal depression and to cheer her up, Alec takes her to a country hotel for a weekend. Jamie is not pleased as his father has left him to entertain an extremely boring client.

Alec finds out he has high blood pressure and must adopt a healthier lifestyle.

Nice Work If You Can Get It

Whilst arguing with Zoe as to whether Debbie or Simone should be Fleur's godmother, Alec is told by his doctor that he has high blood pressure and must adopt a healthier life style.

Hilary has moved to the Isle of Wight to be near Derek.

Take Good Care of My Baby

Hilary has moved to the Isle of Wight to be near Derek, who is in prison there. Vera has trouble in finding a replacement for her and, to Alec and Jamie's dismay, Simone fills in as a temp.

Zoe's mum arrives at Alec and Zoe's, having left her husband.

Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White

Zoe's mum arrives at Alec and Zoe's, having left her husband. Alec goes to see Zoe's Dad to sort things out. Back in the office, Rosie decides she wants to be a model.

Alec and Vera are perturbed when Jamie introduces his new one-stop solicitor scheme.

Let the Heartaches Begin

Alec and Vera are perturbed when Jamie introduces his new one-stop solicitor scheme to the office, and with good reason. Zoe has introduced Debbie to a possible date, handsome young single parent Mark Lindsay.

Jamie throws a surprise 'This Is Your Life' style party for Vera.

Until It's Time for You to Go

To celebrate Vera's thirty year work anniversary, Jamie throws a surprise 'This Is Your Life' style party for her. Zoe is late turning up and Alec begins to fear that she has left him for Mark.

May to December

May to December

Series 6

1. Nice Work If You Can Get It

1. Nice Work If You Can Get It

2. Take Good Care of My Baby

2. Take Good Care of My Baby

3. Son of My Father

3. Son of My Father

4. Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White

4. Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White

5. Let the Heartaches Begin

5. Let the Heartaches Begin

6. Until It's Time for You to Go

6. Until It's Time for You to Go