Ida discovers that she's been left a cottage in a will, from none other then Shane's father, but when they get there they discover a little surprise waiting there.
After attending a christening, Robert and Angie argue over whether to have a baby. Angie: Jennifer Lonsdale. Robert: Christopher Blake. Ida: Mollie Sugden.
When Robert is told to bring his mother to a colleague's party, he invites Mrs. Price instead of Ida. Charles Barber: Anthony Howard. Mrs. Price: Clare Richards. Ida: Mollie Sugden. Robert: Christopher Blake.
When Ida suspects that Mrs. Price is being tricked by a con man (Simon Oates), she enlists Wilfred's help to expose him. Wilfred: Harold Goodwin. Mrs. Price: Clare Richards. Ida: Mollie Sugden. Angie: Jennifer Lonsdale.
The Apartment block handyman Jim Barnes is given his marching orders, Ida refuses to accept the decision and devises a plan to get him reinstated.
Robert's in hot water when Angie and Ida find an incriminating note---from another woman---in his dirty laundry. Robert: Christopher Blake. Angie: Jennifer Lonsdale. Ida: Mollie Sugden.
Mrs. Price's recovery from a fall is harder on Ida, who must play hostess to the domineering house guest. Mrs. Price: Clare Richards. Wilfred: Harold Goodwin. Ida: Mollie Sugden. Robert: Christopher Blake.
Robert's musical plans are thrown into disarray when he discovers one of the nurses is already singing 'Little Donkey' at the hospital Christmas concert. Wilfred helpfully suggests an alternative act - mind reading!