Kyle surprises everyone by wanting to move his relationship with Grace onto another level, and Esther faces an impossible choice as the day of the competition dawns.

The death of Binsey's brother comes as a shock to all his friends, but there is an even bigger surprise in store.

Michael's choir are rehearsing hard for the North West Choral heats and, determined not to be outdone by their rivals, Jimmy and Olive enter Esther's choir too.

When new members Sofija and Nemanja annoy Gilbert and Ethel Tonks, Gilbert threatens to ruin their wedding plans.

Having entered the choir into a contest, Layla encourages Michael to be ruthless in pursuit of success, including getting rid of church caretaker Shrek.

The arrival of glamorous and mysterious soprano Layla turns local choirmaster Michael and his wife Esther's lives upside down.