The doctor heads for London to meet the man leading the selection process for the job he wants, but has to conquer his blood phobia once and for all to secure the prestigious position. Back in Cornwall, Aunt Joan locks a mischievous schoolboy in a chicken coop - and faces the consequences when he falls ill.

Pauline finds out about Martin's imminent departure to London and confronts him over her uncertain future. Aunt Joan tries to solve her farm's money problems by opening a B&B - and ends up having to call the doctor for her first guest, local farmer Ted. Elsewhere, Bert organises a baby shower for Louisa.