The Sins

David Starkey explores the tensions created by Elizabeth I's reluctance to marry, which strained the political and religious machinations of her reign. The self-styled 'Virgin Queen' - devoted only to her country - signified a new era of unorthodox behaviour on the throne. Though her dalliances with potential suitors such as Lord Dudley provoked much speculation, it was her refusal to choose a spouse from France or Spain - powers that were a threat to the then slight nation of England - that worried the Queen's advisors. The programme also measures the threat presented by Elizabeth's cousin, Mary Queen of Scots.

While suffering a bout of erectile dysfunction, Len travels to Oxford with Carl to check on his increasingly promiscuous daughter Chastity. Meanwhile, Oy breaks up with his "girlfriend" who turns out to be the wife of a local hard-man.

After Carl's estranged father is injured in a fall, Len puts in all his time and effort into reconciling the two. Charity, envious of the attention Carl is receiving, starts to act out.

After Gloria shoplifts a bracelet, the boys have to break into the jeweller's and put it back. Meanwhile, Len tries to modernise uncle Irwin's traditional funeral parlour much to everyone's chagrin and disastrous consequences.

After Gloria tells Len she had had an affair with Mickey, Len goes on a vengeful rampage. Meanwhile, Faith deals with her own husband's serial infidelities and alcoholism in her own, saintly manner.