My Family

The Harpers await their first grandchild, but Susan dreads the prospect of becoming a grandmother. Meanwhile, Nick, tired of his dreadful flat, is contemplating a scheme to slip back into the Harpers' family home and escape the cramped conditions of his current accommodation.

"Fitting Punishment" is a television episode presented as a standalone programme. It falls under the broader genre of episodic drama and centres on the everyday trials of the Harper family. The core of the story follows the Harpers as they prepare for the arrival of their first grandchild. While the prospect of a new baby should bring excitement, Susan finds herself dreading the role of grandmother, feeling uneasy about the changes it will bring to her life. At the same time, Nick is reaching the end of his patience with the conditions of his current flat, which he describes as ghastly. Frustrated by his living situation, he begins to entertain the idea of slipping back into the family home, hoping the move will offer a more suitable environment. The episode weaves these two threads together, contrasting Susan’s apprehension about becoming a grandmother with Nick’s desire to leave his unsuitable flat and re‑join the household. Both characters are faced with decisions that could reshape family dynamics, setting the stage for a day‑to‑day look at how the Harpers cope with impending change.