William's snoring begins to give Hester disturned nights but when she has to look after a neighbour's dog, her days aren't too good either.

Upset that a Victorian mansion is to be torn down and replaced by ""a block of flats,"" Hester starts a campaign to persuade local councillor Mr. Gardner to convert the premises into a seniors' residence. When he doubts the need for such a facility, Hester invites him home, having persuaded Nancy, her sister Winnie, and Guy to pretend senility. The appalled Gardner not only approves the home but telephones to notify William and Hester that he has arranged for their dotty dependents to move in immediately....

The Fields hope to get their Chinese vase onto a locally filmed episode of The Antiques Road Show.

William has financial problems, so Hester takes him to Bologne, France, for a carefree day and Duty Free goods. It's far from plain sailing.

William comes home from work reeking of perfume. He says he can explain it; Hester stands by to listen with understanding and a rolling pin.

William insists on mending a leaky kitchen tap himself, necessitating an expensive visit from the plumber.

Hester joins in a sponsored cycle race to Brighton for the R.S.P.C.A. She finishes up in worse shape than most of the animals she is trying to help.

After a sojourn in Italy, the Fields return home to celebrate Hester's 45th birthday.