Alan’s returned, and things are looking up: he now holds the third most popular slot on Radio Norwich, enjoys a relationship, and drives a Lexus. While visiting the garage, he unexpectedly encounters an old teacher, who agrees to let him sp…

Alan has been invited to host the sales conference for Dante’s Fireplaces in Reading, whereas Michael remains at the incomplete house, having had his front door stolen.

At the BP garage, Alan struck up an acquaintance with a man named Dan. They shared a taste for Director's bitter and both favored Lynx deodorant, and they each drove a Lexus – or rather, Lexi. Dan then requested that Alan present an award a…

Alan was planning a marathon viewing of James Bond films for the bank holiday weekend with Michael, but their plans were threatened when he learned that Michael had become friendly with a man named Tex, who possessed an enthusiastic fondnes…

A summons from the tax authorities arrived for Alan, sending a ripple of anxiety through him, particularly concerning a receipt he needed to submit – a receipt for a Christmas present received from Bill Oddie. Simultaneously, he found himse…

Alan’s house is at last complete, and Sonja has expressed her desire to move in with him. His book, *Bouncing Back*, however, hasn’t found its audience and will now be destroyed; furthermore, Lynne's baptism is scheduled. Things are progres…