The residents get an unpleasant surprise when the evening paper is delivered. Frank accuses his son of betraying his class by writing the article. Len reacts with fury to Ken's words.
Dennis finds that he has too many audience members for his concert at the Mission Hall. Jack and Annie set off for the licensees' annual dinner in town. Minnie comes to the rescue when Ena takes the key to the piano.
Jack nervously awaits Annie's reaction to the news that his illness was not genuine. Ena orders Minnie and Martha to cancel their plans and accompany her to the cinema. Concepta hopes that Harry's greyhound loses the race.
The Walkers, the Hewitts and Len take the car and go for a picnic. Florrie asks Elsie to go on a double date with her. Minnie and Martha persuade Ena to join them for a day in the park.
Despite Sheila's best efforts, Christine's depression worsens with dramatic consequences. Swindley nervously awaits a visit from Mr. Papagopolous. Frank buys a blouse for Florrie.