S01E01 Kick Off
Between a Dad managing a 4th Division football club and friends ditching him for being camp, Alan wants to change. Should he go against his instincts and become a footballer?
Changing Ends
S01E06: Fowl Play
Things are looking up for the Carrs - the Cobblers are in the quarter finals, Alan's got a part in the play and Angela's marriage has taken a nosedive. Can the good times last?
Overview
Against the backdrop of Thatcher’s Britain, Alan experiences sexual awakenings, battles with bullies and navigates the highs and lows of fourth division football.
Episodes
S01E02 Big League Player
Christine is desperate for a night out. At school, Alan struggles with bullies and wants to hide his Dad's identity.
S01E03 Man On
Alan gets the acting bug at the school Drama club but Christine becomes concerned when he comes home from school with a black eye. How did he get it and who gave it to him?
S01E04 Stud
A brilliant but troubled striker gives the Cobblers a lifeline. While keen birdwatcher Alan becomes eagle eyed at news of a pelican on the loose.
S01E05 Sick as a Parrot
It's BCG day at Alan's school and he decides to pull a sickie. With Christine otherwise disposed it's up to a begrudging Graham to play nursemaid.
S01E06 Fowl Play
Things are looking up for the Carrs - the Cobblers are in the quarter finals, Alan's got a part in the play and Angela's marriage has taken a nosedive. Can the good times last?
Cast
Oliver Savell
Alan
Alan Carr
Present Day Alan
Shaun Dooley
Graham
Nancy Sullivan
Christine
Taylor Fay
Gary
Gabby Best
Angela
Harry Peacock
Nigel
