Richard forgets his wedding anniversary but then tells Hyacinth that he had a new alarm installed as an anniversary present, only he has forgotten the code.

Hyacinth surprises Richard with a pair of skis for a birthday present, a gift that he's not particularly thrilled about, but that ends up being only the start of a series of problems.

Hyacinth's plan to take Daddy on a picnic backfires when he takes the car, leaving the rest of the family stranded.

Hyacinth's visit to her favourite stately home goes wrong when her less-than-blue-blooded relatives tag along.

Hyacinth volunteers Richard's services when there is a problem with the lights at the church hall, and he reluctantly agrees despite the fact that DIY is not really his forte.

Hyacinth decides to have a second attempt at finding a weekend home in the country and Elizabeth is called in to help her on her property search. Her final choice is `interesting' to say the least and worries Richard enormously.

Hyacinth's social standing at a church function is jeopardised when Daisy tries to encourage Onslow to become more ardent. She pretends to have found herself a 17-year-old toyboy.

Hyacinth plans a super-special event, desperate to keep up with the Barker-Finches who have had a local celebrity at their barbecue. However, despite a faultless strategy, events do not turn out quite as she planned.

Hyacinth wants a new car and, much to Richard's disgust, test drives a Rolls-Royce in her efforts to take Lydia Hawksworth down a peg.

Hyacinth has her feathers ruffled when she has problems with Daddy, and is appalled to spy a strange man at Elizabeth's house who has obviously spent the night there. What will it do to property values?