Yes, you should all know by now that the actress who played Cathy (Doon Mackichan) isn't in the latest series (6). There has been a load of, "Oh woe is me, how will the show survive, etc?" The truth is the show is doing just fine without her. Series 6 is just as funny as any of the other 5. To be honest out of all the characters I found Cathy to be so annoying. In reality no one would put up with her. Her antics where way over the top for my liking. She was crass, vulgar, rude, obnoxious...Oh, I'm drifting here. Long may this show run. So enjoyable. Another hit from the BBC, to go alongside, "Ghosts", and, "Motherland".