Barry is tired of being outperformed in fitness by his physically fit neighbour, so his friends decide to help him out.

Howard disguises himself like a racer to escape Pearl's watchful eye but discovers disguises have effects he didn't bargain for when Aunty Wainwright mistakes him for Tom.

Policemen Cooper and Walsh are looking to have a quiet day out, but while trying to avoid everyones problems they end up kidnapping a vicar, believing its the best think for him.

Howard becomes jealous when Marina and Miss Davenport become enamored with Jeremy, a man who claims to be an international jewel thief. When Tom discovers a safe in Aunty Wainwright's store which she can't remember the combination to, Howard puts Jeremy to the test by enlisting him to crack the safe.

Eva, who happens to be a woman from Alvin's past, finds a way to make Howard's life even more complicated.

Barry decides to help his lonely neighbour find a girlfriend.

Howard attempts to contact other nature lovers but finds out there are better ways than the mobile phone to do so.

Mervyn is deeply in love with 'Her' at the pizza take-away, but lacking the courage to tell her himself, he unfortunately makes the terrible mistake of letting Entwistle and Alvin try to bring them together.

Clegg and Truly reminisce fondly about their old friend Compo, who suffered at the hands of Nora Batty - and them.

Lenny, heavily-chained, is determined that he has a showbusiness future as an escapologist. Sidekick Cliff is not as enthusiastic.