Bad Move

The rose-tinted fantasy of an idyllic country lifestyle proves to be further away than ever from Nicky and Steve. Their crumbling wreck of a house continues to throw problems at them, and the pair struggle to find a builder willing to fix the gaping hole in their roof.

A contract for Steve's web design business would give the couple a much needed financial lifeline. In an attempt to impress the potential client, Steve foolishly brags about the amazing renovation job that he and Nicky have done to their idyllic country cottage, but the lie comes back to haunt him when the client announces that she wants to come and see their home.

Nicky, Steve and the rest of the villagers are united in their opposition to a proposed fracking scheme. It will disrupt the community, destroy the beautiful countryside, and - most importantly from Nicky and Steve's point of view - mean that they will never be able to sell their house and escape the rural hell that they're stuck in. Locally-based rock star Grizzo is persuaded to organise a fundraising gig for the campaign, but an unexpected development presents Nicky and Steve with a major dilemma.

Steve has finally got his driving licence back and promises Nicky that his speeding days are over. In spite of her doubts, it seems that he has indeed turned over a new leaf. Even when he's conned into a trip to the superstore with Alice, the devious old lady from the village, Steve manages to make the long journey across the moors without breaking the speed limit. So when Nicky's father Ken is made President of the Garthdale Bowls Club, Steve's offer of giving him a lift to the inauguration ceremony goes down well.

Nicky and Steve get roped into throwing a competitive charity dinner party, organised by their insufferable neighbours Matt and Meena. Nicky and Steve's efforts come in for some robust criticism, so when it's Matt and Meena's turn to play host, tensions are already running high between the couples.

Steve is chosen to play a key role in The Lantern Man Festival - an annual village tradition, just as Nicky's daughter Zoe decides to come and stay with them after splitting up with her boyfriend. When Zoe takes a shine to the local bad lad Bronson, Nicky and Steve have to do their best to stop a romance blossoming. Meanwhile, as Steve is made to don a ceremonial cloak and drag a straw figure through the village, disastrous events unfold at the fireworks display.