Cuckoo (OV)

Back in Lichfield, six months after Dale's dramatic departure. Rachel is still heartbroken and missing the son-of-her-dead-husband-by-another-mother, but has managed to salvage a certain friendship with her jilted former fiancé, Ben. Just as life looks like it's about to return to normal in the Thompson household, a transformed Dale returns from China to shake things up all over again. Meanwhile, Ken and Lorna are preparing for the birth of their unexpected new baby, and their son Dylan is getting ready to leave for university.

Rachel has a chance to get the job of her dreams - and Ken and Dale are on hand to help out.

Ken starts enjoying his paternity leave when he joins a mums group, but Lorna’s worried that a 'yummy mummy' has her eye on him.

Ken's special birthday evening is invaded by Steve, and a game of Trivial Pursuit conjures memories of Dale's secret past.

Dylan decides to leave university after only three weeks. Ken and Dale head there to keep him away from home at all costs.

It's the day of Baby Sid's naming, and another new Thompson causes havoc in the family. Meanwhile, Dale struggles with his feelings about Ling.

The family head off to Cumbria on a relaxing holiday - but Ken has a secret purpose, and Dale’s past comes back to haunt him.