 Whether she likes it or not the out-spoken, no-nonsense Yorkshire woman Barbara ( Gwen Taylor  (qv)) has become the agony aunt, problem-solver for her extended family. Her husband, Ted ( Sam Kelly  (qv)), has the most amazing of adventures whilst driving his cab everyday whilst her outrageous son-in-law, Martin ( Mark Benton  (qv)), seems to investigate the most bizarre news stories for the local television station. Even at work she can t escape as she gets it in one ear from the other receptionist, Doreen ( Madge Hindle  (qv)), whose husband becomes involved in the most perverse of activities and in the other from her sister Jean ( Sherrie Hewson  (qv)) who positively enjoys relating her latest sexual conquests. Through it all Barbara struggles vainly on hoping one day for a quieter life!