Graham's woes extend off the pitch and Alan gets the acting bug, but Christine is worried when he comes home from school with a black eye. How did he get it and from whom?

A brilliant but troubled striker gives the Cobblers a lifeline, while keen birdwatcher Alan becomes eagle-eyed at news of a loose pelican. Then Sue's book club gets out of hand...

It's BCG day at school and he decides to pull a sickie. With Christine otherwise disposed it's up to a begrudging Graham to play nursemaid. Can Alan's acting skills last the day?