Ashley goes international with a major casting for a huge designer label, with supermum Pauline firmly in tow. The pressure is still on at home as she flunks exams and fights with her sister, and the family are rocked by terrible news from Tiggsy. Meanwhile, Murray gets to sign the most important contract of his life.

Brutus has been kidnapped and Murray sends Nana in to negotiate his release. Val spends a night to forget with Howard, and Tiggsy has a final drink with his mates in the pub. Terry discovers the truth about Ashley's secret affair.