Hyacinth has decided that as it is Christmas, Richard should help distribute gifts to the old people at the church hall, dressed as Father Christmas. Richard shows off the costume at Elizabeth and Emmet's house, but he and Emmet proceed to get incredibly drunk. 

Meanwhile, Rose has a new boyfriend called Mr Sudbury, and Onslow and Daisy watch in amazement as the pair dance down the road. 

Hyacinth plans a picnic for her father but things go horribly awry when Daddy takes off.

Hyacinth is anxiously awaiting the delivery of her new three piece suite, a exact replica of Sandrigham House's. She does her best to make sure her neighbors will see the delivery. She makes plans to give her old suite to Daisy and Onslow, however her best laid plans go awry.

Daddy disappears from Onslow and Daisy's again and runs amok in a toy store. He is then held hostage by the owners until Hyacinth comes in to pay for the damages.

Hyacinth finds herself with an ideal opportunity to impress Emmet with her singing when she discovers that he is involved in a concert at the church hall. 

Hyacinth is invited to Onslow's birthday party so she plans a pre-party cocktail. She also gets excited when she hears about Rose's new boyfriend who is supposed to pick her and Richard up in a limousine to take them to the party and starts telling everyone that Rose is dating a millionaire.

Hyacinth's quest for perfection is somewhat hampered by the dubious antics of the rest of her family. 

Hyacinth and Richard spend the weekend at a gold resort where Hyacinth thinks she can increase her social standing by being involved with the Major and his wife. Things take a turn for the worse however.

Hyacinth arranges one of her candlelight suppers, planning to impress Emmet with her singing. However, events soon take a turn for the worse.

Hyacinth is thrilled when wealthy Mrs. Fortescue asks her for a ride into town, until, that is, they have a run in with Onslow, Daisy and Rose.

Hyacinth sees a strange man coming out of Elizabeth's house wearing nothing but a towel to get the morning milk and she goes nuts until she finds out the truth then does a 180.